Blizzard & Winter Storm Warnings & Winter Weather Advisories For Southeastern, Southern NM Tonight Into Monday Night!
Our Front Yard In Carlsbad, NM.
I measured 13" On The Ground With 3' To 10' Drifts In Carlsbad.
Looking Back At Our December 2015 Blizzard.
A dangerous winter storm will begin impacting southern and southeastern New Mexico, including the Sacramento and Guadalupe Mountains, late tonight and continue into at least Tuesday morning. Travel disruptions and road closures are likely in the warning and advisory areas.
Blizzard conditions are forecast to develop tonight in the Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy and Culberson Counties around 10 PM MST. North to northeast winds gusting up to around 50 mph, along with heavy snow, blowing and drifting snow, and whiteout conditions, will make travel next to impossible if not impossible in these areas late tonight into late Monday night. This includes the Guadalupe Pass and Queen areas.
Snowfall totals of 4" to 6" are now forecast, and it's possible that even more may fall than this. Travel through Guadalupe Pass will become life-threatening and next to impossible later tonight into Monday night. Travel through this area should be delayed and restricted to emergencies only. Anyone planning on traveling between Carlsbad and El Paso along US Highway 62/180 late tonight into Monday night may want to change their travel plans and pick an alternate route of travel.
Winter Storm Warnings are now in effect for Eddy and southwestern Chaves County from 11 PM MST tonight through 11 PM MST Monday night. Snowfall totals of 3" to 6" are forecast for the Elk, Runyan Ranches, Dunken, and Flying H Ranch areas.
Across Eddy County, 3" to 5" are forecast west of the Pecos River, and 1" to 3" are forecast east of the Pecos River. Locally higher totals are possible. Northerly to northeasterly winds gusting up to around 30 to 40 mph will create areas of blowing and drifting snow, making travel upon local highways and roads difficult and dangerous. Travel disruptions and road closures are likely in the warning and advisory areas.
Winter Weather Advisories are now in effect for Lea, Chaves, Lincoln, Otero, Culberson Counties, and parts of the Permian Basin and far West Texas from 11 PM MST tonight through 11 PM MST Monday night.
Lincoln County is expecting to see at least 3" of new snowfall with higher totals above 7,000'. This includes the Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Glenco, Hondo, Picacho, Capitan, and Lincoln areas. Northerly to northeasterly winds gusting up to around 30 to 40 mph will create areas of blowing and drifting snow, making travel upon local highways and roads difficult and dangerous. Travel disruptions and road closures are likely in the warning and advisory areas.
Otero County is expecting to see at least 4" to 7" of new snowfall with higher totals possible. This includes the Sunspot, Cloudcroft, Mountain Park/High Rolls, Mayhill, Sacramento/Weed, Pinon, Timberon, Apache Summit, and Mescalero areas. Northerly to northeasterly winds gusting up to around 35 mph will create areas of blowing and drifting snow, making travel upon local highways and roads difficult and dangerous. Travel disruptions and road closures are likely in the warning and advisory areas.
Local power disruptions may occur in a few areas, especially if heavy wet snow falls on power lines, utility lines, and tree limbs, causing them to snap or break under the load.
Wind chill temperatures will fall into the single digits and teens in the Sacramento, Capitan, and Guadalupe Mountains late tonight into Monday morning. Wind chill temperatures in the teens to near twenty are forecast for the southeastern plains Monday morning.
High temperatures on Monday will range from the low to mid-30s across the southeastern plains to the low to mid-20s over the higher elevations of the Sacramento Mountains.
Travel across southeastern New Mexico from Monday into Tuesday morning is going to be a nightmare. I know this because we've experienced this before during winter storms. We already have major problems with the oil field traffic congestion, and this inbound winter storm with heavy snowfall will only exacerbate our local problems. Life-threatening conditions could easily develop with numerous accidents possible...because even on clear sunny days, we have a lot of accidents. If you don't have to travel from Monday into Tuesday morning, then don't.
Some of the forecast computer models are still indicating heavier snowfall totals than are currently being forecast. Narrow heavy snow bands could bust some of the forecast snowfall totals and end up being higher. While outside of these snow bands, totals could be less in some locales.
Changes in some of our local forecasts will be possible later today into Monday, so stay weather alert and check my main weather web page often for all of the latest on this incoming winter storm.
Blizzard Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1116 AM MST Sun Dec 28 2025 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-290415- /O.UPG.KMAF.WS.A.0001.251229T0600Z-251230T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.BZ.W.0001.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Pine Springs, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park 1116 AM MST Sun Dec 28 2025 /1216 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MST /MIDNIGHT CST/ THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST /MIDNIGHT CST/ MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Visibilities less than 1/4 mile will make travel through Guadalupe Pass dangerous. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ this evening to 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Some roads could become slick, especially secondary roads and on overpasses. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In New Mexico, dial 511 or visit nmroads.com for current road conditions. In Texas, dial 800-452-9292 or visit drivetexas.org for current road conditions. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1125 AM MST Sun Dec 28 2025 NMZ240-290300- /O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0008.251229T0600Z-251230T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.WS.W.0011.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ Southwest Chaves County- 1125 AM MST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Southwest Chaves County, including Dunken and Elk. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very difficult travel conditions are likely along US Highway 82, with the period of heaviest snow from sunrise Monday through Monday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. && $$URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1116 AM MST Sun Dec 28 2025 NMZ028-290415- /O.NEW.KMAF.WS.W.0002.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ Eddy County Plains- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, and Carlsbad Caverns NP 1116 AM MST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches west of the Pecos River. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches along and east of the Pecos River. * WHERE...Eddy County Plains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Some roads could become slick, especially secondary roads and on overpasses. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. dial 511 or visit nmroads.com for current road conditions. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1125 AM MST Sun Dec 28 2025 NMZ226-238-239-290300- /O.NEW.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ South Central Mountains-Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County- 1125 AM MST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches, with higher amounts above 7000 feet in the Sacramento mountains. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, and Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes, particularly along US 380 between Roswell and Hondo and US 285 south of Roswell. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A thin band of heavy snow will set-up across Lincoln and Chaves Counties early Monday morning. There is high uncertainty regarding the exact location of heavy snowfall and therefore forecast snow amounts may change significantly over the next 12-24 hours. Snow is much less likely in the northern portions of Lincoln and Chaves Counties where little to no accumulation is expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ 16URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1116 AM MST Sun Dec 28 2025 NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045-050-059-060-272>274-290415- /O.NEW.KMAF.WW.Y.0003.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Gaines-Andrews-Loving- Winkler-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-Reeves County Plains- Including the cities of Van Horn, Tatum, Kermit, Eunice, Seminole, Andrews, Pecos, Mentone, Hobbs, Lovington, and Jal 1116 AM MST Sun Dec 28 2025 /1216 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MST /MIDNIGHT CST/ THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST /MIDNIGHT CST/ MONDAY... * WHAT...Light to occasionally moderate snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ this evening to 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In New Mexico, dial 511 or visit nmroads.com for current road conditions. In Texas, dial 800-452-9292 or visit drivetexas.org for current road conditions. && $$ HennigURGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 1113 AM MST Sun Dec 28 2025 NMZ414>416-290215- /O.UPG.KEPZ.WS.A.0001.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.WW.Y.0006.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Timberon, Mayhill, Mountain Park, Mescalero, Pinon, Apache Summit, Sunspot, and Sacramento 1113 AM MST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Sacramento Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 1113 AM MST Sun Dec 28 2025 NMZ417-TXZ420-421-290215- /O.UPG.KEPZ.WS.A.0001.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.WW.Y.0006.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ Otero Mesa-Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin- Including the cities of Dell City, Salt Flat, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, and Crow Flats 1113 AM MST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Otero Mesa. In Texas, northern Hudspeth County. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, especially along U.S. Highway 62/180. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Blowing snow possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing rain may mix in and accumulate up to one tenth of an inch. 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 ZAWind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 1226 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 OKZ004>029-033>039-044-045-TXZ083>090-290100- /O.CON.KOUN.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-251229T0100Z/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield- Noble-Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne- Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain- Cleveland-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Tillman-Comanche-Stephens- Cotton-Jefferson-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor- Archer-Clay- Including the cities of Tuttle, Scotland, Seymour, Shattuck, Ponca City, Lawton, Temple, Kingfisher, Moore, Holliday, Hinton, Hollis, Walters, Weatherford, Clinton, Lamont, Wellston, Hammon, Sentinel, Laverne, Ryan, Cordell, Chickasha, Hobart, Waurika, Carmen, Okarche, Henrietta, Buffalo, Fairview, Watonga, Burns Flat, Wichita Falls, Snyder, Munday, Lakeside City, Medford, El Reno, Oklahoma City, Mangum, Newcastle, Leedey, Chandler, Elk City, Stroud, Quanah, Mustang, Blackwell, Knox City, Davenport, Stillwater, Archer City, Norman, Helena, Cheyenne, Prague, Sheppard AFB, Crowell, Ringling, Anadarko, Yukon, Vici, Fargo, Blanchard, Frederick, Alva, Perry, Sayre, Arnett, Gage, Taloga, Purcell, Hennessey, Enid, Woodward, Pond Creek, Wakita, Geary, Meeker, Duncan, Cherokee, Altus, Concho, Vernon, Okeene, Seiling, Guthrie, and Granite 1226 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, southern, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern Texas. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lubbock TX 435 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 TXZ026-032-038-044-290200- /O.NEW.KLUB.WI.Y.0011.251228T1800Z-251229T0200Z/ Childress-Cottle-King-Stonewall- Including the cities of Kirkland, Guthrie, Old Glory, Paducah, Dumont, Cee Vee, Aspermont, and Childress 435 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Childress, Cottle, King, and Stonewall Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 01
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