TUSAS MOUNTAINS INCLUDING CHAMA — * WHAT...Snow expected above 9000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 3 to 6 inches with potential locally higher amounts.
* WHERE...Tusas Mountains.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult on U.S. Highway 64 between Tres Piedras and Tierra Amarilla. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Winter weather in Tusas Mountains Including Chama makes roads dangerous, increases the risk of power loss, and can cause cold-related injury during outages. Stranded vehicles are a common hazard.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Expect a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated power-outage risk, and heating stress during any extended loss of service.
Recommended steps: avoid non-essential travel; keep heat sources clear and ventilated; have blankets and a way to charge a phone; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this winter storm and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS