Rio Arriba County Emergency Services News:

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches. The heavier accumulations will focus above 8,500 feet.

* WHERE…Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains Including Chama and Jemez Mountains.

* WHEN…From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Check road conditions before heading out. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Colder temperatures and gusty winds arriving Saturday may lead to blowing snow with low visibility through Saturday night.

* AFFECTED AREAS: TUSAS MOUNTAINS INCLUDING CHAMA … JEMEZ MOUNTAINS … NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS … SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit https:////nmroads.com.