Alamo Peak, South Of Cloudcroft, NM.
Winter Storm Severity Index.
Winter Storm Severity Index.
Updated Forecasts Winter Storm Warnings/Advisories!
A major widespread winter storm is forecast to impact much of New Mexico this afternoon into Friday. Significant travel disruptions, power outages, very heavy snowfall, and blowing and drifting snow with near-blizzard conditions along with near-zero visibility at times, are forecast for parts of the northern half of the state. This storm has to potential to produce life-threatening conditions in the warning areas. Widespread road closures will be possible in these areas. Travel on some roads and highways will become impossible. This will be a three-day long duration event.
The Albuquerque National Weather Service Office has increased their storm total snowfall amounts across the northern half of the state. Some communities will measure their snowfall totals in feet rather than inches.
Livestock, range animals, domestic pets, and other animals will be at risk from the heavy snow and cold. Protect them now as much as possible.
As I mentioned in yesterday's blog post the key to who gets the greatest snowfall amounts and where will be highly dependent upon the storm's track and speed. If it pulls a little further to the north and faster than currently forecast then snowfall totals would be less in some areas. If it slows down and digs further south than currently forecast then snowfall totals would be heavier in some areas.
This is a dangerous winter storm with significant impacts to much of the state expected so please head all National Weather Service Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories.
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At 6 AM MST Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024.
NWS NDFD Storm Total Precipitation Forecast.
National Blend Of Models Storm Total Precipitation Forecast.
FXUS65 KABQ 061212 AAA AFDABQ Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 512 AM MST Wed Nov 6 2024 .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 456 AM MST Wed Nov 6 2024 - A major winter storm will impact portions of the state with heavy snowfall today through Friday. Dangerous travel conditions are expected and road closures are likely. Power outages are possible. - A backdoor cold front will bring windy conditions today through Thursday with well below normal temperatures lasting through Saturday. - A slow warming and drying trend is forecast this weekend into early next week. && .UPDATE... Issued at 507 AM MST Wed Nov 6 2024 Issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Albuquerque Metro Area starting late this evening. Snow and blowing snow with only a few inches of accumulation are expected, except for closer to 6 inches in Rio Rancho and the west mesa. East canyon wind gusts around 50 mph tonight into Thursday morning will probably produce near whiteout conditions at times. .SYNOPSIS... Issued at 255 AM MST Wed Nov 6 2024 A major winter storm will impact the area beginning today and continuing through Friday, bringing windy conditions, well below normal temperatures, heavy snow and significant snow accumulation with dangerous travel conditions. The greatest amounts will be in the mountains, where two to three feet of snowfall are possible. Lesser amounts are forecast across the lower elevations, but this storm will bring the first notable snowfall of the season to the Santa Fe and Albuquerque Metro areas. Well below normal temperatures will continue in the wake of the departing storm on Saturday, but a warming and drying trend will begin and continue through early next week. &&
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 419 AM MST Wed Nov 6 2024 NMZ210-213>216-227-061915- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0013.241106T1200Z-241109T0000Z/ Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass- 419 AM MST Wed Nov 6 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Three day total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches except up to 35 plus inches at mountain tops. Lesser amounts between 6 and 12 inches near Taos. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains Including Chama, Upper Rio Grande Valley, and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel is discouraged. Many road closures are likely. Avoid traveling if possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow may limit visibility to near zero at times, creating dangerous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 http://nmroads.com. && $$URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 419 AM MST Wed Nov 6 2024 NMZ204-206>208-211-217-241-061915- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0013.241107T0000Z-241108T1800Z/ Northwest Highlands-West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands- Southwest Mountains-Jemez Mountains-Espanola Valley-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 419 AM MST Wed Nov 6 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches and up 24 inches above 8,500 feet. * WHERE...San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, Espanola Valley, Jemez Mountains, Northwest Highlands, Southwest Mountains, West Central Highlands, and West Central Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially along I-40 between Grants and Gallup. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 419 AM MST Wed Nov 6 2024 NMZ212-218-221>224-226-233-239-061915- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0013.241107T0000Z-241108T1800Z/ Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Santa Fe Metro Area-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains- Guadalupe County-Eastern Lincoln County- 419 AM MST Wed Nov 6 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Three day total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches and up to 24 inches above 8500 feet. * WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Santa Fe Metro Area, Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, South Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, Guadalupe County, and Eastern Lincoln County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially along parts of I-40 east of Albuquerque and I-25 through Santa Fe to Las Vegas. Some roads may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 http://nmroads.com. && $$URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 419 AM MST Wed Nov 6 2024 NMZ228>232-061915- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0013.241107T0000Z-241109T0000Z/ Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County- 419 AM MST Wed Nov 6 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 to 12 inches, although amounts across western portions of these areas may receive up to two feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Northeast Highlands, and Union County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel is discouraged. Many road closures are likely. Avoid traveling if possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ 11URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 419 AM MST Wed Nov 6 2024 NMZ219-061915- /O.EXB.KABQ.WS.W.0013.241107T0300Z-241108T1800Z/ Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area- 419 AM MST Wed Nov 6 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Up to 6 inches possible above 6000ft. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong east canyon wind with gusts up to 50 mph tonight will create near white-out conditions below Tijeras Canyon. The greatest snow amounts in the Albuquerque Metro area will be along and east of Tramway and higher up on the west mesa. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 http://nmroads.com. && $$
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 419 AM MST Wed Nov 6 2024 NMZ204-206>208-211-217-241-061915- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0013.241107T0000Z-241108T1800Z/ Northwest Highlands-West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands- Southwest Mountains-Jemez Mountains-Espanola Valley-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 419 AM MST Wed Nov 6 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches and up 24 inches above 8,500 feet. * WHERE...San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, Espanola Valley, Jemez Mountains, Northwest Highlands, Southwest Mountains, West Central Highlands, and West Central Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially along I-40 between Grants and Gallup. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 419 AM MST Wed Nov 6 2024 NMZ212-218-221>224-226-233-239-061915- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0013.241107T0000Z-241108T1800Z/ Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Santa Fe Metro Area-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains- Guadalupe County-Eastern Lincoln County- 419 AM MST Wed Nov 6 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Three day total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches and up to 24 inches above 8500 feet. * WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Santa Fe Metro Area, Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, South Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, Guadalupe County, and Eastern Lincoln County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially along parts of I-40 east of Albuquerque and I-25 through Santa Fe to Las Vegas. Some roads may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 http://nmroads.com. && $$Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 613 AM MST Wed Nov 6 2024 NMZ414>416-062115- /O.UPG.KEPZ.WS.A.0001.241107T0600Z-241108T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.WW.Y.0014.241107T0600Z-241108T1800Z/ West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Timberon, Pinon, Sacramento, Cloudcroft, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Sunspot, Mescalero, and Mountain Park 613 AM MST Wed Nov 6 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches 7500 feet and above. * WHERE...Sacramento Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall will occur Thursday morning and afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 613 AM MST Wed Nov 6 2024 NMZ426-062115- /O.UPG.KEPZ.WS.A.0001.241107T0600Z-241108T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.WW.Y.0014.241107T0600Z-241108T0600Z/ Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range- Including the cities of Kingston and Lake Roberts 613 AM MST Wed Nov 6 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 to 7 inches 6000 feet and above. * WHERE...Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall will occur Thursday morning and afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For additional information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/epz KS
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