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The National Weather Service is advising of high winds and mountain snow this evening through tomorrow morning at dawn. Snow levels will be around 6,000 ft this evening and will fall quickly late tonight behind the cold front dropping to near 2,500 ft by dawn Wednesday. This is especially true for much of Cochise county where a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for up to 2 inches of snow. Difficult driving is possible due to slippery roads and light snow accumulation, especially in the mountain passes, in the early hours as our employees head to work tomorrow.

For this reason, County staff located in Bisbee will have a delayed start to 9:00 am. This includes Cochise County Superior Court located in Bisbee, the Administration Building, Bisbee Justice Court, and Melody Lane. We will provide additional information if a change is made for a later start. Messages will be sent through alert sense and email.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR FREE COCHISE COUNTY EMERGENCY ALERTS

It is strongly recommended that as we approach this projected period of inclement weather that Cochise County residents consider registering for free county Emergency Alerts. This can be done by texting “cochisealerts” to 38276 or online at Cochise.MyFreeAlerts.com.

About Cochise CountyCochise County provides regional leadership and effective, high-quality services with personal and professional integrity. Located in the southeast corner of Arizona, Cochise County has natural beauty, world-famous history, and fascinating culture. Covering 6,219 square miles, and with a population of approximately 130,000 people, the County provides vital services to the unincorporated areas of the region. It is home to a diverse range of incorporated cities, including Sierra Vista, Bisbee, Benson, Douglas, Tombstone, Willcox, and Huachuca City. For more information, visit cochise.az.gov, Cochise County - Government, or twitter.com/CochiseCountyAZ. Public Programs…Personal Service.

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