Winter Storm Warning 7, NWS Albuquerque, NM

250 
WWUS45 KABQ 272212
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
312 PM MST Mon Feb 27 2017

NMZ512>514-280600-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WS.W.0007.170228T0100Z-170301T0300Z/
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
312 PM MST Mon Feb 27 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
MST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Winter
Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow which is in effect 
from 6 PM this evening to 8 PM MST Tuesday.


* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...7 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts
  along the highest west facing mountain slopes. 


* TIMING...Intensify tonight and last into Tuesday before 
  diminishing early Tuesday evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to to 45
  mph tonight becoming westerly 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph
  on Tuesday.

* SNOW LEVELS...Snow expected at all levels and time periods. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Significant reductions in visibility due to
  heavy snowfall and blowing snow will create hazardous
  conditions. Travel will be difficult at times due to snowpacked
  and icy roads.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means
severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring.
Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel
dangerous. Strong winds are likely. Only travel in an emergency.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

NMZ503-510-280600-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0007.170228T0100Z-170301T0300Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-San Juan Mountains-
312 PM MST Mon Feb 27 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 PM MST TUESDAY...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...8 to 14 inches above 7500 feet and 5 to 10
  inches below 7500 feet. Locally higher amounts up to near 18 
  inches possible along the highest west facing mountain slopes 
  near Chama.

* TIMING...Intensify tonight and last into Tuesday before 
  diminishing early Tuesday evening.

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to to 40
  mph tonight becoming westerly 15 to 25 mph on Tuesday. 

* SNOW LEVELS...Snow levels will quickly lower and allow across
  all areas by midnight.  

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Significant reductions in visibility due to
  heavy snowfall and blowing snow will create hazardous
  conditions. Travel will be difficult at times due to snowpacked
  and icy roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means
severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring.
Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel
dangerous. Strong winds are likely. Only travel in an emergency.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

NMZ515-516-280600-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WW.Y.0008.170228T0100Z-170301T0300Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
312 PM MST Mon Feb 27 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 PM MST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow, which is in effect 
from 6 PM this evening to 8 PM MST Tuesday. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 5 inches. Locally up to 10 inches
  across the high peaks near the Moreno valley.  

* TIMING...Intensify tonight and last into Tuesday before 
  diminishing early Tuesday evening.

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to to 45
  mph tonight becoming westerly 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph
  on Tuesday.

* SNOW LEVELS...Mix of rain and snow will initially impact the
  upper Rio Grande Valley but temperatures will be cold enough 
for snow at all locations after midnight tonight. 


* LOCAL IMPACTS...Roads will become snow covered and icy at 
  times especially on bridges and overpasses. Sudden reductions 
  in visibility due to the snow and blowing snow can be 
  expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that
visibilities will be restricted due to a combination of falling
and blowing snow.

&&

$$

NMZ502-504-506-508-511-280600-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0008.170228T0100Z-170301T0300Z/
Chuska Mountains-Northwest Highlands-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-Jemez Mountains-
312 PM MST Mon Feb 27 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 8 PM MST TUESDAY...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 4 inches below 7500 feet and 4 to 8
  inches above 7500 feet. Locally higher amounts up to 10 inches
  over the higher west facing slopes and peaks of the Jemez 
  and western mountains.

* TIMING...Intensify tonight and last into Tuesday before 
  diminishing early Tuesday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts near 45 mph tonight
  becoming Southwest to West 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 50
  mph favoring southern portions of the area on Tuesday. 

* SNOW LEVELS...Mix of rain and snow will be found below 7500 feet
  this evening. Temperatures will be cold enough for snow at all
  locations Tuesday morning. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Roads will become snow covered and icy at times
  especially on bridges and overpasses. Sudden reductions in
  visibility due to the snow and blowing snow can be expected. A
  flash freeze scenario will be possible Tuesday evening due to 
  rapidly dropping temperatures and residual moisture on road 
  surfaces. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that
visibilities will be restricted due to a combination of falling
and blowing snow.

&&

$$
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643 
WWUS45 KABQ 280617
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1117 PM MST Mon Feb 27 2017

...SNOW ACROSS NORTHERN AND WESTERN NEW MEXICO THROUGH TUESDAY...

.A potent upper level trough will bring increased Pacific 
moisture to areas west of the central mountain chain through 
early Tuesday night. Snow will expand this evening with 
accumulation levels lowering to around 6500 feet across the far 
west. The heaviest snowfall will favor areas from the northwest 
mountain region south along the Continental Divide into the upper 
Gila region. Snow will gradually decrease west to east early 
Tuesday evening but west facing slopes of the northern mountains 
will likely experience occasional snow through Tuesday night..

NMZ512>514-281430-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170301T0300Z/
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
1117 PM MST Mon Feb 27 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...7 to 12 inches with locally higher 
  amounts along the highest west facing mountain slopes. 

* TIMING...Intensify tonight and last into Tuesday before 
  diminishing early Tuesday evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to to 45 
mph tonight becoming westerly 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph 
on Tuesday. 

* SNOW LEVELS...Snow expected at all levels and time periods.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Significant reductions in visibility due to 
  heavy snowfall and blowing snow will create hazardous 
  conditions. Travel will be difficult at times due to 
  snowpacked and icy roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means
severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring.
Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel
dangerous. Strong winds are likely. Only travel in an emergency.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

NMZ503-510-281430-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170301T0300Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-San Juan Mountains-
1117 PM MST Mon Feb 27 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...8 to 14 inches above 7500 feet and 5 to 
  10 inches below 7500 feet. Locally higher amounts up to near 
  18 inches possible along the highest west facing mountain 
  slopes near Chama. 

* TIMING...Intensify tonight and last into Tuesday before 
  diminishing early Tuesday evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to to 35 
mph tonight becoming westerly 15 to 25 mph on Tuesday. 

* SNOW LEVELS...Snow levels will quickly lower and allow across 
  all areas by midnight. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Significant reductions in visibility due to 
  heavy snowfall and blowing snow will create hazardous 
  conditions. Travel will be difficult at times due to 
  snowpacked and icy roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means
severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring.
Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel
dangerous. Strong winds are likely. Only travel in an emergency.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

NMZ515-516-281430-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170301T0300Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
1117 PM MST Mon Feb 27 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 5 inches. Locally up to 10 inches 
  across the high peaks near the Moreno valley. 

* TIMING...Intensify tonight and last into Tuesday before 
  diminishing early Tuesday evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to to 45 
  mph tonight becoming westerly 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 
  mph on Tuesday. 

* SNOW LEVELS...Mix of rain and snow will initially impact the 
  upper Rio Grande Valley but temperatures will be cold enough 
  for snow at all locations after midnight tonight. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Roads will become snow covered and icy at 
  times especially on bridges and overpasses. Sudden reductions 
  in visibility due to the snow and blowing snow can be 
  expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that
visibilities will be restricted due to a combination of falling
and blowing snow.

&&

$$

NMZ502-504-506-508-511-281430-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170301T0300Z/
Chuska Mountains-Northwest Highlands-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-Jemez Mountains-
1117 PM MST Mon Feb 27 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 4 inches below 7500 feet and 4 to 8 
  inches above 7500 feet. Locally higher amounts up to 10 inches 
  over the higher west facing slopes and peaks of the Jemez and 
  western mountains. 

* TIMING...Intensify tonight and last into Tuesday before 
  diminishing early Tuesday evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts near 45 mph tonight 
  becoming Southwest to West 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 
  50 mph favoring southern portions of the area on Tuesday. 

* SNOW LEVELS...Mix of rain and snow will be found below 7500 
  feet this evening. Temperatures will be cold enough for snow 
  at all locations Tuesday morning. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Roads will become snow covered and icy at 
  times especially on bridges and overpasses. Sudden reductions 
  in visibility due to the snow and blowing snow can be 
  expected. A flash freeze scenario will be possible Tuesday 
  evening due to rapidly dropping temperatures and residual 
  moisture on road surfaces. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that
visibilities will be restricted due to a combination of falling
and blowing snow.

&&

$$

710 
WWUS45 KABQ 281210
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
510 AM MST Tue Feb 28 2017

...SNOW CONTINUES TODAY FOR HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF NORTHERN AND 
WESTERN NEW MEXICO...

.Snow will continue today with accumulation levels lowering to 
around 6500 feet across the far west and northwest as colder air 
arrives. The heaviest snows will favor the far northwest 
highlands, San Juans, Tusas, and the west slopes of the Sangre de
Cristo mountains. Snow will decrease west to east late today but 
west facing slopes of the northern mountains will likely 
experience occasional snow through tonight.

NMZ512>514-281900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170301T0300Z/
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
510 AM MST Tue Feb 28 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...An additional 3 to 6 inches with locally
  higher amounts along the highest west facing mountain slopes.
  Storm total snowfall amounts of 8 to 14 inches near and above
  7500 feet and 5 to 10 inches below 7500 feet. 

* TIMING...Snow, heavy at times, will continue through the
  afternoon before diminishing late today into early evening.

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to to 45
  mph today becoming westerly 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph
  tonight.

* SNOW LEVELS...Temperatures will be cold enough for snow all
  areas.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Significant reductions in visibility due to 
  heavy snowfall and blowing snow will create hazardous 
  conditions. Travel will be difficult at times due to 
  snowpacked and icy roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means
severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring.
Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel
dangerous. Strong winds are likely. Only travel in an emergency.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

NMZ503-510-281900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170301T0300Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-San Juan Mountains-
510 AM MST Tue Feb 28 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...An additional 3 to 7 inches with locally
  higher amounts along the highest west facing mountain slopes. 

* TIMING...Snow, heavy at times, will continue through midday
  before gradually diminishing late today into early evening.

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to to 45
  mph today becoming westerly 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph
  tonight.

* SNOW LEVELS...Snow accumulation levels around 6500 feet.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Significant reductions in visibility due to 
  heavy snowfall and blowing snow will create hazardous 
  conditions. Travel will be difficult at times due to 
  snowpacked and icy roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means
severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring.
Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel
dangerous. Strong winds are likely. Only travel in an emergency.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

NMZ515-516-281900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170301T0300Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
510 AM MST Tue Feb 28 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 5 inches generally expected with 1 or
2 inches in the immediate Taos area. Locally up to 10 inches 
across the high peaks near the Moreno valley. 

* TIMING...Snow, briefly heavy at times, will continue through
  early afternoon before gradually diminishing late today into
  early evening.

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to to 45
  mph today becoming westerly 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph
  tonight.

* SNOW LEVELS...Mix of rain and snow will initially impact the
  upper Rio Grande Valley but temperatures near and just above the
  surface will trend colder supporting snow at all locations
  before diminishing early this evening.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Roads may become snow covered and icy at times
  especially on bridges and overpasses. Sudden reductions in
  visibility due to the snow and blowing snow can be expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that
visibilities will be restricted due to a combination of falling
and blowing snow.

&&

$$

NMZ502-504-506-508-511-281900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170301T0300Z/
Chuska Mountains-Northwest Highlands-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-Jemez Mountains-
510 AM MST Tue Feb 28 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 4 inches below 7500 feet and 4 to 8 
  inches above 7500 feet. Locally higher amounts up to 10 inches 
  over the higher west facing slopes and peaks of the Jemez and 
  western mountains. 

* TIMING...Snow, briefly heavy at times, will continue through
  early afternoon before gradually diminishing late today into
  early evening.

* WINDS...West to southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to to 40
  mph today becoming westerly 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph tonight.

* SNOW LEVELS...Temperatures will be cold enough for snow at all
  locations today with a mix of rain and snow near and below 6500
  feet during the afternoon.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Roads may become snow covered and icy at times
  especially on bridges and overpasses. Sudden reductions in
  visibility due to the snow and blowing snow can be expected. A
  flash freeze scenario will be possible this evening due to
  rapidly dropping temperatures and residual moisture on road surfaces.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that
visibilities will be restricted due to a combination of falling
and blowing snow.

&&

$$

967 
WWUS45 KABQ 281838
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1138 AM MST Tue Feb 28 2017

...SNOW CONTINUES TODAY FOR HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF NORTHERN AND
WESTERN NEW MEXICO...

.Snow will continue today with accumulation levels lowering to
around 6500 feet across the far west and northwest as colder air
arrives. The heaviest snows will favor the far northwest
highlands, San Juans, Tusas, and the west slopes of the Sangre de
Cristo mountains. Snow will decrease from west to east late today,
but west facing slopes of the northern mountains will likely 
experience occasional snow through tonight.

NMZ512>514-010300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170301T0300Z/
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
1138 AM MST Tue Feb 28 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snowfall amounts of 8 to 14 
  inches near and above 7500 feet and 5 to 10 inches below 7500 
  feet. 

* TIMING...Snow, heavy at times, will continue through the 
  afternoon before diminishing late today into early evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to to 45 
  mph today becoming westerly 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph 
  tonight. 

* SNOW LEVELS...Temperatures will be cold enough for snow all 
  areas. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Significant reductions in visibility due to 
  heavy snowfall and blowing snow will create hazardous 
  conditions. Travel will be difficult at times due to 
  snowpacked and icy roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means
severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring.
Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel
dangerous. Strong winds are likely. Only travel in an emergency.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

NMZ503-510-010300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170301T0300Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-San Juan Mountains-
1138 AM MST Tue Feb 28 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...An additional 1 to 3 inches with locally 
  higher amounts along the highest west facing mountain slopes. 

* TIMING...Periods of snow will continue through mid afternoon  
  before gradually diminishing late today into early evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to to 45 
  mph today becoming westerly 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph 
  tonight. 

* SNOW LEVELS...Snow accumulation levels around 6500 feet.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Significant reductions in visibility due to 
  heavy snowfall and blowing snow will create hazardous 
  conditions. Travel will be difficult at times due to 
  snowpacked and icy roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means
severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring.
Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel
dangerous. Strong winds are likely. Only travel in an emergency.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

NMZ515-516-010300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170301T0300Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
1138 AM MST Tue Feb 28 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total accumulations of 2 to 5 inches
  generally expected with 1 or 2 inches in the Taos area. Locally
  up to 10 inches across the high peaks near the Moreno valley.

* TIMING...Periods of snow will continue through early afternoon before
  gradually diminishing late today into early evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to to 45 
  mph today becoming westerly 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph 
  tonight. 

* SNOW LEVELS...Mix of rain and snow will initially impact the 
  upper Rio Grande Valley but temperatures near and just above 
  the surface will trend colder supporting snow at all locations 
  before diminishing early this evening. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Roads may become snow covered and icy at times 
  especially on bridges and overpasses. Sudden reductions in 
  visibility due to the snow and blowing snow can be expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that
visibilities will be restricted due to a combination of falling
and blowing snow.

&&

$$

NMZ502-504-506-508-511-010300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170301T0300Z/
Chuska Mountains-Northwest Highlands-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-Jemez Mountains-
1138 AM MST Tue Feb 28 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total accumulations of 2 to 4 inches below
  7500 feet and 4 to 8 inches above 7500 feet. Locally higher 
  amounts up to 10 inches over the higher west facing slopes and 
  peaks of the Jemez and western mountains. 

* TIMING...Snow, briefly heavy at times, will continue through 
  early afternoon before gradually diminishing late today into 
  early evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to to 40 
  mph today becoming westerly 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph 
  tonight. 

* SNOW LEVELS...Temperatures will be cold enough for snow at all 
  locations today with a mix of rain and snow near and below 
  6500 feet during the afternoon. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Roads may become snow covered and icy at times 
  especially on bridges and overpasses. Sudden reductions in 
  visibility due to the snow and blowing snow can be expected. A 
  flash freeze scenario will be possible this evening due to 
  rapidly dropping temperatures and residual moisture on road 
  surfaces. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that
visibilities will be restricted due to a combination of falling
and blowing snow.

&&

$$

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702 
WWUS45 KABQ 010305
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
805 PM MST Tue Feb 28 2017

NMZ503-510-512>514-010415-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170301T0300Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-San Juan Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
805 PM MST Tue Feb 28 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The Winter Storm Warning is no longer in effect. 

Light snow showers will continue across the highest terrain but
the main impacts due to snowfall have lessened considerably. Thus
the warning has been allowed to expire. Expect chilly overnight
temperatures tonight...thus some black ice will be possible. 

$$

NMZ502-504-506-508-511-515-516-010415-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170301T0300Z/
Chuska Mountains-Northwest Highlands-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-Jemez Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
805 PM MST Tue Feb 28 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. 

Snowfall impacts have lessened considerably...thus the advisory
has been allowed to expire. Some black ice will be possible on
area roadways due to refreezing and the expected chilly overnight
temperatures. 

$$
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Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1020 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2017

.AVIATION...
06Z TAF CYCLE
VFR conditions forecast to persist overnight with development/lowering
of VFR cigs across central and western portions of the area Monday
morning. Otherwise, increasing southwest flow Monday will result in
gusts to between 35-40kts by afternoon at KGUP, KLVS and KTCC.
Deteriorating conditions are forecast Monday night ahead of an
approaching disturbance, with the onset of rain potentially impacting
KGUP, KFMN and KSAF toward the end of the TAF period.

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&&

.PREV DISCUSSION...308 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2017...
.SYNOPSIS...
Unsettled weather including a strong jet and Pacific trough passage
will affect northern and central New Mexico through Tuesday.
Significant snowfall will be possible Monday night into Tuesday
across the northwest highlands. Gustier wind will also impact the
area Monday but more so Tuesday favoring the southeast half of the
forecast area including the plains. A gradual warming and drying
trend will occur the latter half of the week with above normal
afternoon temperatures expected pretty much areawide on Friday. A
warmer and drier upcoming weekend is also anticipated.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Made a few modifications to the gridded forecast...namely increased
PoPs over the western and northern highlands. QPF and snow forecasts
were not altered all that much. It seems as though the NAM lowered
its QPF forecast but either way you slice it...significant orographic
or moist southwest blocking flow expected for the northwest highlands
including the Chama area. Decided to issue a Winter Storm Watch for
two northwest zones bordering CO Monday night into Tuesday. Based on
wet bulb zero forecast from both the GFS and NAM...thinking more of
a higher elevation impact event although will need to watch the
continental divide between Grants and Gallup. Otherwise...fully
expect additional winter weather advisories for some of the higher
elevation zones including the Sangres...Jemez mtns and the western
highlands. Wind will also be a factor...especially across the SE
half of the area during the next couple of days. High wind watch has
been posted for Tuesday. Main jet core will move over the area Monday
night into Tues. Did not include thunder for Tuesday although the
cold pool passage associated with the Pacific trough passage should
spit out some lightning strikes. That can be introduced on later
shifts.

All of the models show drying and warming the latter half of the
week...especially Thu and Fri with above normal temps most areas Fri
afternoon. Continued...warmer and drier zonal flow for next weekend.
Periods of gustier afternoon winds will also affect the area. The
bigger wind period most likely wont come until the next trough
approaches late weekend.

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.FIRE WEATHER...
Strong winds Monday and high winds Tuesday over parts of central and
eastern New Mexico.

An upper low is racing east into NM this afternoon and will quickly
exit the state tonight. Light snow may produce an inch or two of
snow in the San Juan mountains overnight but that's about it.
Sprinkles and flurries will be noted over the northwest quarter of
the state through this evening with plenty of virga and some gusty
winds.

The next storm just off the Pacific Northwest Coast will move inland
this evening, reach the Great Basin Monday and zip across NM
Tuesday. This system will be able to draw decent moisture north
ahead of and with the trough passage. A foot or more of snow may
accumulate in the San Juan Mountains Monday night into Tuesday. But
just as significant will be the winds, increasing on Monday and
peaking on Tuesday. Some strong winds will be noted Monday from
Clines Corners to Tucumcari and Roy. High and potentially damaging
winds will occur across large portions of our central and eastern
zones, namely from the Sandia, Manzano and Gallinas Mountains east
to the TX border.

Critical fire weather conditions will likely occur across the
eastern plains Monday afternoon. Most of the ingredients will be
there except for the instability. RH values will be marginal, and
any increase in moisture or decrease in temperatures will prevent
them from dropping below 15 percent. So, will not issue a fire
weather watch with this marginal and somewhat patchy critical fire
weather event. RH recoveries tonight will be good to excellent. Vent
rates will be very good to excellent Monday.

Winds will roar on Tuesday but minimum relative humidities should be
above 15 percent across the east. Temperatures will still be a
little above normal despite extensive cloud cover, and some
instability will be present. Critical fire weather conditions will
be close across the far eastern plains. Any warming or drying could
result in critical conditions becoming widespread enough for a Fire
Weather Watch. But none planned at this point. Rain and mountain
snow will be widespread across the west and north Monday night and
Tuesday.

Much drier air slides into NM behind this wave on strong northwest
flow Wednesday. Temps will remain near 10F below normal all areas.
Northwest flow will weaken into Thursday and temps are expected to
trend a bit closer to normal. Vent rates are coming out poor during
this period however would not be surprised to see them improve since
mixing heights and transport winds are not all that low. The dry
weather should last through next weekend.

CHJ

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.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
High Wind Watch from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening for
the following zones... NMZ521-523-524-526-533>540.

Winter Storm Watch from Monday evening through Tuesday evening for
the following zones... NMZ503-510.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
407 AM MST Sun Feb 26 2017

NMZ501>540-271200-
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-
407 AM MST Sun Feb 26 2017

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A few rain and snow showers across central and western New Mexico
today may produce gusty outflow winds up to 45 mph.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

A more potent upper level trough will cross New Mexico from the
northwest late Monday through Tuesday with the potential for a few to
several inches of snow accumulation across northern and western New
Mexico above 6500 feet.

Strong winds will redevelop Monday and Tuesday with the potential
for west winds gusting from 50 to 65 mph from the central mountain
chain eastward.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

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