Petroleum County
Winter Storm Watch from FRI 2:00 PM MST until THU 1:45 PM MST
Issued January, 02 2025 at 1:45 PM - None expires January, 02 2025 at 1:45 PM - None
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 PM MST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
9 inches.
* WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips, Garfield, Petroleum, and
Southwest Phillips Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges will likely become slick
and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling
and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
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