Weather Forecast: A Flood Warning is in effect from Sunday morning to Monday morning for the San Juan River at Pagosa Springs. A Winter Weather Warning is in effect for the same time period for the mountains. Periods of heavy rain will begin around sunrise Sunday and continue through Monday morning. 3” of rain is expected for the Pagosa Springs area with up to 18” of snow in the mountains, depending on elevation. The San Juan River is expected to crest at 16.9 feet (compared to 15.02’ last week and a historic record of 17.8 ft.) around midnight Sunday night.
Evacuation Orders:
Archuleta County: Mandatory evacuation orders for all low-lying areas along the San Juan, Rio Blanco, Navajo, and Piedra Rivers are still in effect.
Town of Pagosa: The Town of Pagosa Springs has issued a MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER for residents, businesses, and visitors in areas threatened by flooding, particularly along the San Juan River corridor and in low-lying areas.
To view an interactive map including evacuation zones and road closures visit:https://archuletaco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/interactivelegend/index.html?appid=935713304e0a4182abbe4ec3c9db5c03
Road Closures:
State Highway 151 – Impassible...