The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a winter storm watch advisory that will remain in effect from Tuesday morning until Wednesday evening.
During this time, the National Weather Service says heavy snow is possible, with accumulations of 8 to 16 inches possible. Wind gusts could reach as high as 30 to 40 mph.
The winter storm watch as issued for the northwest and southwest San Juan Mountains, including the towns of Hesperus, Lake City, Silverton, Telluride, Rico and Ouray.
The National Weather Service said holiday travel could be heavily impacted because of the storm, with potential heavy snow and reduced visibility. Sleet and/or ice may also cause difficult travel conditions.
Anyone with plans to travel are advised to keep monitoring the forecast, the National Weather Service said.
The Colorado Department of Transportation reminds drivers to check for updated weather information:
Visit www.cotrip.org for real-time road conditions, highway closures, average speeds, photos, live cameras streaming traffic, trucking information and more.Call 511 to listen to recorded information about road conditions, projected trip travel times and trucker information.Receive free email/text alerts at www.codot.gov/travel; choose from a list of subscription options at the “get connected” tab.Follow @coloradodot on Twitter for traveler information and other news.Like CDOT at www.facebook.com/coloradodot to receive news and traveler information.Visit www.codot.gov/travel/winter-driving to get information about road conditions, what to keep in a vehicle during the winter, how to safely pass a snowplow, commercial-vehicle requirements, seasonal closures, snow removal and avalanche control.You can also check The Durango Herald’s webcam page to see conditions from around the region.
