High Wind Warning 17, NWS Albuquerque, NM

976 
WWUS75 KABQ 170327
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
827 PM MST Thu Nov 16 2017

NMZ513>515-171100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171118T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
827 PM MST Thu Nov 16 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening then peak late 
  tonight into Friday before tapering off through sunset Friday. 

* VISIBILITY...No significant restrictions.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make travel difficult
  along north to south oriented roadways and through high 
  mountain passes. Damage to trees, power lines, light weight 
  objects, and weakened structures is possible from these winds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ523-527>532-171100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0017.171117T1500Z-171118T0000Z/
Central Highlands-Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
827 PM MST Thu Nov 16 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...From the Central Highlands across northeast New 
  Mexico, including the I-25 corridor from Las Vegas to Raton 
  Pass, as well as along I-40 near Clines Corners. 

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase late Friday morning into the 
  afternoon before tapering off through sunset Friday. 

* VISIBILITY...No significant restrictions.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make travel difficult
  along north to south oriented roadways and exposed areas on 
  ridge tops. Damage to trees, power lines, light weight objects, 
  and weakened structures is possible from these winds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ502-505-521-533-534-171100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0042.171117T1500Z-171118T0000Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-
827 PM MST Thu Nov 16 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...Chuska Mountains, West Central Plateau, Sandia and
  Manzano Mountains, Guadalupe and Quay counties. 

* WINDS...West 30-40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase late morning then peak in the 
  afternoon Friday before tapering off through sunset Friday. 

* VISIBILITY...No significant restrictions expected.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make travel difficult
  along north to south oriented roadways and through mountain 
  gaps locations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.

&&

$$

541 
WWUS75 KABQ 170957
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
257 AM MST Fri Nov 17 2017


NMZ513>515-171900-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171118T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
257 AM MST Fri Nov 17 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will peak later this morning into the afternoon
  before decreasing around sunset. 

* VISIBILITY...No significant restrictions.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make travel difficult 
  along north to south oriented roadways and through high 
  mountain passes. Damage to trees, power lines, light weight 
  objects, and weakened structures is possible from these winds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ523-527>532-171900-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0017.171117T1500Z-171118T0000Z/
Central Highlands-Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
257 AM MST Fri Nov 17 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...From the Central Highlands across northeast New 
  Mexico, including the I-25 corridor from Las Vegas to Raton 
  Pass, as well as along I-40 near Clines Corners. 

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase late morning into the afternoon
  before tapering off through sunset. 

* VISIBILITY...No significant restrictions.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make travel difficult 
  along north to south oriented roadways and exposed areas on 
  ridge tops. Damage to trees, power lines, light weight 
  objects, and weakened structures is possible from these winds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ522-171900-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0042.171117T1500Z-171118T0000Z/
Estancia Valley-
257 AM MST Fri Nov 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST
THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST
this afternoon. 

* LOCATION...Estancia Valley. 

* WINDS...West 30-40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase late morning then peak in the
  afternoon before tapering off through sunset. 

* VISIBILITY...No significant restrictions expected.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make travel difficult
  along north to south oriented roadways. Items such as trash
  cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor
  objects may become airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.

&&

$$

NMZ502-505-521-533-534-171900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0042.171117T1500Z-171118T0000Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-
257 AM MST Fri Nov 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...Chuska Mountains, West Central Plateau, Sandia and 
  Manzano Mountains, Guadalupe and Quay counties. 

* WINDS...West 30-40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase late morning then peak in the
  afternoon before tapering off through sunset. 

* VISIBILITY...No significant restrictions expected.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make travel difficult 
  along north to south oriented roadways and through mountain 
  gaps locations. Items such as trash cans, lawn furniture, and 
  other loose or lightweight outdoor objects may become 
  airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.

&&

$$

403 
WWUS75 KABQ 171757
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1057 AM MST Fri Nov 17 2017

NMZ513>515-180000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171118T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
1057 AM MST Fri Nov 17 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will peak this afternoon before decreasing a
  little bit around sunset. However, strong and gusty winds winds
  may continue into the night.  

* VISIBILITY...No significant restrictions.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make travel difficult 
  along north to south oriented roadways and through high 
  mountain passes. Damage to trees, power lines, light weight 
  objects, and weakened structures is possible from these winds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, a High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent 
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or 
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ523-527>532-180000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171118T0000Z/
Central Highlands-Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
1057 AM MST Fri Nov 17 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...From the Central Highlands across northeast New 
  Mexico, including the I-25 corridor from Las Vegas to Raton 
  Pass, as well as along I-40 near Clines Corners. 

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will peak this afternoon before tapering off a
  little bit through sunset. However, strong and gusty winds could
  continue well into the night.  

* VISIBILITY...No significant restrictions.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make travel difficult 
  along north to south oriented roadways and exposed areas on 
  ridge tops. Damage to trees, power lines, light weight 
  objects, and weakened structures is possible from these winds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ502-505-521-522-533-534-180000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-171118T0000Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-
Estancia Valley-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
1057 AM MST Fri Nov 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...Chuska Mountains, West Central Plateau, Sandia and 
  Manzano Mountains, Guadalupe and Quay counties. 

* WINDS...West 30-40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will peak this afternoon before tapering off
  through sunset. Across central and eastern areas, strong and
  gusty winds may continue at times tonight into Saturday 
  morning.
 
* VISIBILITY...No significant restrictions expected.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make travel difficult 
  along north to south oriented roadways and through mountain 
  gaps locations. Items such as trash cans, lawn furniture, and 
  other loose or lightweight outdoor objects may become 
  airborne. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.

&&

$$

603 
WWUS75 KABQ 172159
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
259 PM MST Fri Nov 17 2017

...HIGH WINDS TO CONTINUE TONIGHT ACROSS PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST TO
CENTRAL NEW MEXICO...

.A potent upper level disturbance and associated surface cold
front will cross the state tonight, bringing strong to high winds.
The winds will subside around daybreak. 

NMZ513>515-523-527-529-530-180600-
/O.EXT.KABQ.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171118T1200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
259 PM MST Fri Nov 17 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Central and Northeast
  Highlands, Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa and Union County.  

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph, becoming
  northwest.

* TIMING...High winds will continue to be a threat well into the
  night, diminishing before daybreak.  

* VISIBILITY...No significant restrictions, briefly dropping to 3
  to 5 miles in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make travel difficult
  along north to south oriented roadways and exposed areas on
  ridge tops. Damage to trees, power lines, light weight objects,
  and weakened structures is possible from these winds. Snow over
  the Sangre de Cristo mountains could accumulate a couple of
  inches overnight above 8500 feet, with blowing snow reducing the
  visibility to under 1 mile at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ528-531-532-180000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171118T0000Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
259 PM MST Fri Nov 17 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...Portions of northeast New Mexico. 

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will peak late this afternoon before tapering off
  after sunset. Gusty winds will remain well into the night. 

* VISIBILITY...No significant restrictions, briefly lowering to 3
  to 5 miles in blowing dust. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make travel difficult 
  along north to south oriented roadways and exposed areas on 
  ridge tops. Damage to trees, power lines, light weight 
  objects, and weakened structures is possible from these winds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ502-521-180600-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-171118T1200Z/
Chuska Mountains-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-
259 PM MST Fri Nov 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...Chuska Mountains and Sandia/Manzano Mountains. 

* WINDS...West becoming northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 
  55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through the night, finally
  diminishing around daybreak. 

* VISIBILITY...No significant restrictions expected, briefly
  lowering to 3 to 5 miles in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make travel difficult 
  along north to south oriented roadways and through mountain 
  gaps locations. Items such as trash cans, lawn furniture, and 
  other loose or lightweight outdoor objects may become 
  airborne. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.

&&

$$

NMZ505-522-533-534-180000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-171118T0000Z/
West Central Plateau-Estancia Valley-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
259 PM MST Fri Nov 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...West Central Plateau, Estancia Valley, Guadalupe and
  Quay counties. 

* WINDS...West 30-40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will peak late this afternoon before tapering off
  around sunset. Occasional gusty winds will continue through the
  night. 

* VISIBILITY...No significant restrictions expected.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make travel difficult 
  along north to south oriented roadways and through mountain 
  gaps locations. Items such as trash cans, lawn furniture, and 
  other loose or lightweight outdoor objects may become 
  airborne. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.

&&

$$

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853 
WWUS75 KABQ 172358
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
458 PM MST Fri Nov 17 2017

...HIGH WINDS TO CONTINUE TONIGHT ACROSS PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST TO
CENTRAL NEW MEXICO...

.A potent upper level disturbance and associated surface cold
front will cross the state tonight, bringing strong to high
winds. The winds will subside around daybreak.

NMZ528-531-532-180100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171118T0000Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
458 PM MST Fri Nov 17 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds have decreased below warning criteria, therefore the warning
will be allowed to expire. However, erratic gusty winds to 45 mph
will remain possible through the evening and overnight hours as a
cold front sweeps through the area.

$$

NMZ505-522-534-180100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-171118T0000Z/
West Central Plateau-Estancia Valley-Quay County-
458 PM MST Fri Nov 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds have decreased below advisory criteria, therefore the wind
advisory will be allowed to expire around Gallup, Moriarty and
Tucumcari. Gusty winds to 30 or 35 mph will remain possible into
the evening. 

$$

NMZ513>515-523-527-529-530-181200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171118T1200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
458 PM MST Fri Nov 17 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Central and Northeast
  Highlands, Raton Ridge, Johnson Mesa and Union County. 

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph, becoming 
  northwest. 

* TIMING...High winds will continue to be a threat well into the 
  night, diminishing before daybreak. 

* VISIBILITY...No significant restrictions, but visibilities may
  briefly drop between 3 and 5 miles in blowing dust. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make travel difficult 
  along north to south oriented roadways and exposed areas on 
  ridge tops. Damage to trees, power lines, light weight 
  objects, and weakened structures is possible from these winds. 
  Snow over the Sangre de Cristo mountains could accumulate a 
  couple of inches overnight above 8500 feet, with blowing snow 
  reducing the visibility to under 1 mile at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ533-181200-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-171118T1200Z/
Guadalupe County-
458 PM MST Fri Nov 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...Guadalupe County, especially western portions of the
  county.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, becoming
  northwest after midnight.

* TIMING...Strong winds will persist into the evening and
  overnight hours. These winds will diminish by daybreak Saturday. 

* VISIBILITY...No significant restrictions expected.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make travel difficult
  along north to south oriented roadways. Items such as trash 
  cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor 
  objects may become airborne. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.

&&

$$

NMZ502-521-181200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-171118T1200Z/
Chuska Mountains-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-
458 PM MST Fri Nov 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...Chuska, Sandia and Manzano Mountains.

* WINDS...West becoming northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 
  55 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through the night, finally 
  diminishing around daybreak. 

* VISIBILITY...No significant restrictions expected, but may
  briefly lower between 3 and 5 miles in blowing dust. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make travel difficult 
  along north to south oriented roadways and through mountain 
  gaps locations. Items such as trash cans, lawn furniture, and 
  other loose or lightweight outdoor objects may become 
  airborne. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.

&&

$$

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476 
WWUS75 KABQ 181135
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
435 AM MST Sat Nov 18 2017


NMZ513>515-523-527-529-530-181245-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171118T1200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
435 AM MST Sat Nov 18 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Windy conditions will persist through the mid morning hours, but
winds will gradually subside.

$$

NMZ502-521-533-181245-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-171118T1200Z/
Chuska Mountains-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Guadalupe County-
435 AM MST Sat Nov 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Windy conditions will persist through the mid morning hours, but
winds will gradually subside.

$$

Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1035 AM MST Thu Nov 16 2017

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF CYCLE
MVFR/IFR cigs have cleared out of the southeast and KROW this
morning and are not expected to return. Breezy westerly winds will
make their debut across eastern NM this afternoon with gusts up to
30kts at KLVS, and up to 20-25kts at KGUP, KSAF and KTCC. Westerly
winds pick up in strength Friday as an approaching trough gets closer
to NM. Windy conditions are expected to start around late morning
Friday near the end of the current TAF cycle. A few light showers
will also be possible across the northern mtns Fri morning.

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&&

.PREV DISCUSSION...233 AM MST Thu Nov 16 2017...
.SYNOPSIS...
West winds will be on the increase today as a Pacific storm moves
into the Pacific Northwest. Strong west winds are expected across
much of the area Friday afternoon but particularly along and east of
the central mountain chain. A cold front will sweep from northwest
to southeast across the state Friday afternoon with another
reinforcing front Friday night. Scattered showers and high mountain
snow showers will accompany the front as it moves through the
northern mountains Friday into Friday night. A few inches of snow
accumulation is likely across the higher peaks of the Tusas and
Sangre de Cristo mountains. Much cooler temperatures will result
areawide over the weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Low clouds with patchy fog starting to develop across the southeast
plains early this morning. Expect this area to expand nwwd during the
early morning, dissipating gradually during the late morning hours.
West winds will be on the increase today ahead of an upper level
trough moving ashore over the PACNW. Winds increase further on
Friday with the potential for strong to high winds from northern and
eastern Sangres and Raton/Johnson/Bartlett mesas including Raton
Pass. Left high wind watch as is for now. Expecting that much of the
area east of the central mountain chain along and north of I-40 will
need a wind advisory Friday afternoon. West winds (downsloping) and
warm temps aloft will lead to near record or record temperatures
across the eastern half of the state Friday afternoon.

Latest NAM and GFS to some extent progging slightly higher QPF
amounts for the Tusas mountains and northern and central Sangres.
Came up with 3-6" snow amounts for locations above about 9K feet in
the Tusas Mountains along and north of U.S. Hwy 64 between Tierra
Amarilla and Tres Piedras. These snow amounts are localized and not
expected to have much impact to travel given the warm ground of late.
An inch or two of snow accumulation is possible in the higher peaks
of Sangres by sunrise Saturday. A much cooler airmass settles in over
the region for the weekend with high temperatures dropping to near
or slight below seasonal average Saturday, warming somewhat across
western NM Sunday. Bone dry airmass along with light winds will
combine to allow temperatures to plummet Saturday night. Latest
temperature guidance did not change so kept the forecast low at the
ABQ Sunport at 30F, two days prior to the all-time record late date.

GFS and ECWMF now pretty similar for early next week, bringing a weak
upper trough through NM on northwest flow aloft Monday and Monday
night. ECWMF generates some puny QPF across the far northwest Monday
night and little else. Both models have dry northwest flow aloft for
Thanksgiving Day along with temperatures above average. ECWMF brings
a closed low through northern NM during the Thanksgiving weekend. GFS
is slow but quite similar with the overall North Pacific/North
American pattern.

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&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
A warming trend will continue into Friday in advance of a strong
cold front. Well above normal temperatures are forecast today and
Friday, especially across the Eastern Plains on Friday where a few
locales may set new daily record highs. A lee side trough will
deepen in response to an approaching upper level trough and
associated cold front, with the strongest winds on Friday when windy
to very windy conditions are forecast. A few hours of elevated fire
weather conditions are expected this afternoon across portions of
the East Central Highlands/Plains, but Friday will definitely be the
more impactful day. Will go with a Fire Weather Watch for the East
Central Plains Friday, where several hours of critical conditions
are likely.

Windy conditions will continue into Friday evening, but much colder
conditions will follow into Saturday morning behind the front. The
cool-down will be relatively short-lived, with a new warming trend
beginning Sunday. Vent rates will take a dive behind the front and
generally be poor/fair, then will be slow to improve next week as
pressure heights increase over the region thanks to a dominant upper
high center forecast to anchor over the Baja Peninsula.

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&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Fire Weather Watch from Friday morning through Friday afternoon for
the following zones... NMZ108.

High Wind Watch from 8 PM MST this evening through Friday afternoon
for the following zones... NMZ513-515-527.

&&

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
252 AM MST Thu Nov 16 2017

NMZ501>540-171000-
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-San Juan Mountains-Jemez Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Lower Chama River Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
South Central Mountains-Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
252 AM MST Thu Nov 16 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north and central
New Mexico.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Strong to possibly damaging west winds will likely develop on
Friday, ahead of a Pacific cold front. The strongest winds are
forecast along and east of the central mountain chain Friday
afternoon. Wind gusts to 60 mph will be possible from the Sangre de
Cristo mountain crest east across the northeast highlands. Strong
west winds are also likely across the eastern plains along and north
of I-40. Additionally, several inches of accumulation is possible in
the Tusas Mountains above about 9000 feet Friday night with travel
impact expected to remain low given warm temperatures of late.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

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