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High Wind Warning 6, NWS Albuquerque, NM

February 23, 2018

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at Feb 23, 2018, 2:16 PM MST. It took effect at Feb 23, 2018, 11:00 PM MST. It was in force for 17 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Feb 23, 2018, 2:16 PM MST (21:16 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 23, 2018, 11:00 PM MST
Expired
Feb 24, 2018, 4:00 PM MST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

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As transmitted.

059 
WWUS75 KABQ 232116
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
216 PM MST Fri Feb 23 2018

...STRONG TO POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS LIKELY LATE THIS EVENING 
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON OVER PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTH 
CENTRAL NEW MEXICO...

NMZ523-526-242100-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0005.180224T0600Z-180224T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0006.180224T0600Z-180224T2100Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
216 PM MST Fri Feb 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
MST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 2 PM
MST Saturday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...The Central Highlands and South-Central Mountains 
  including Clines Corners, Sierra Blanca and Ruidoso.
 
* WINDS...Southwest to west 25 to 40 mph with gusts between 50 
  and 65 mph. Winds will trend northwesterly on Saturday. 

* TIMING...Southwest to west winds will strengthen this evening, 
  reach peak speeds late tonight through midday Saturday while 
  becoming northwest and diminishing by mid afternoon Saturday. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in blowing dust mainly in the
  central highlands. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution, 
  especially with cross 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.

&&

$$

NMZ539-540-242100-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0005.180224T0600Z-180224T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.180224T0600Z-180224T2100Z/
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
216 PM MST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM MST
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 2 PM MST
Saturday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...Eastern Lincoln and Southwest Chaves counties. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 45 and
  55 mph. Winds will trend northwesterly on Saturday. 

* TIMING...Southwest to west winds will strengthen this evening,
  reach peak speeds midday Saturday while becoming northwest and 
  diminishing by mid afternoon Saturday. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in blowing dust. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution, 
  especially with cross winds. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ529-534>536-242100-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.180224T1200Z-180224T2100Z/
Northeast Highlands-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
216 PM MST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 2 PM MST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 5 AM to 2 PM MST Saturday. 

* LOCATION...Northeast Highlands including Las Vegas and the East-
  Central Plains. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 40 
  and 50 mph. Winds will trend northwesterly on Saturday. 

* TIMING...Southwest to west winds will strengthen this evening,
  reach peak speeds midday Saturday while becoming northwest and 
  diminishing by mid afternoon Saturday. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in blowing dust. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution, 
  especially with cross winds. 

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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
964 
WWUS75 KABQ 240619
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1119 PM MST Fri Feb 23 2018

...STRONG TO POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS LIKELY OVERNIGHT THROUGH 
SATURDAY AFTERNOON OVER PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL NEW 
MEXICO...

...FREEZING FOG LIKELY OVERNIGHT ACROSS UNION COUNTY...

NMZ523-526-241300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180224T2100Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
1119 PM MST Fri Feb 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...The Central Highlands and South Central Mountains 
  including Clines Corners, Sierra Blanca and Ruidoso. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west 25 to 40 mph with gusts between 50 
  and 65 mph. Winds will trend northwesterly on Saturday. 

* TIMING...Southwest to west winds will continue to strengthen
  overnight, reach peak speeds late tonight through midday 
  Saturday while becoming northwest and diminishing by mid 
  afternoon Saturday. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in blowing dust mainly in the 
  central highlands. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution, 
  especially with cross 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.

&&

$$

NMZ530-241300-
/O.NEW.KABQ.ZF.Y.0003.180224T0619Z-180224T1300Z/
Union County-
1119 PM MST Fri Feb 23 2018

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Freezing
Fog Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM MST Saturday. 

* LOCATION...Union County. 

* TIMING...Through 6 am Saturday.

* VISIBILITY...Freezing fog will reduced visibilities between one
  half and one quarter mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Low visibilities and slick spots on bridges and
  overpasses will create dangerous driving conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freezing Fog Advisory means visibility will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile. Freezing fog creates very
hazardous driving conditions. People are advised to avoid travel
if possible. If travel is necessary, slow down, use your low beam
headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Be
especially cautious for black ice on bridges and overpasses.

&&

$$

NMZ539-540-241300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180224T2100Z/
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
1119 PM MST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...Eastern Lincoln and Southwest Chaves counties.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 45 
  and 55 mph. Winds will trend northwesterly on Saturday. 

* TIMING...Southwest to west winds will strengthen overnight, 
  reach peak speeds midday Saturday while becoming northwest and 
  diminishing by mid afternoon Saturday. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution, 
  especially with cross winds. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ529-534>536-241300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.180224T1200Z-180224T2100Z/
Northeast Highlands-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
1119 PM MST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 2 PM MST
SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...Northeast Highlands including Las Vegas as well as
  Quay, Curry and Roosevelt counties.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 40 
  and 50 mph. Winds will trend northwesterly on Saturday. 

* TIMING...Southwest to west winds will strengthen overnight, 
  reach peak speeds midday Saturday while becoming northwest and 
  diminishing by mid afternoon Saturday. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution, 
  especially with cross winds. 

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.

&&

$$

34
744 
WWUS75 KABQ 241033
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
333 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

...STRONG TO POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS LIKELY EARLY THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON OVER PORTIONS OF CENTRAL, EASTERN AND 
SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO...

...FREEZING FOG EARLY THIS MORNING ACROSS UNION COUNTY...

NMZ523-526-241300-
/O.EXT.KABQ.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180224T2300Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
333 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...The Central Highlands and South Central Mountains 
  including Clines Corners, Sierra Blanca and Ruidoso. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west 25 to 40 mph with gusts between 50 and
  60 mph. Winds will trend northwesterly by mid morning.
 
* TIMING...Southwest to west winds will continue to strengthen
  early this morning, reaching peak speeds through midday today
  while becoming northwest then diminishing by mid to late this 
  afternoon. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in blowing dust mainly in the
  Central Highlands. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution, 
  especially with cross 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.

&&

$$

NMZ532-533-537-538-241300-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.180224T1200Z-180224T2300Z/
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-
333 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 4 PM MST this afternoon. 

* LOCATION...Eastern San Miguel, Guadalupe, and De Baca Counties 
  as well as the Chaves County Plains. 

* WINDS...West to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 45 and
  55 mph. 
 
* TIMING...Winds will reach peak speeds from midday to mid
  afternoon before diminishing late in the afternoon. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution, 
  especially with cross winds. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ539-540-241300-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180224T2300Z/
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
333 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...Eastern Lincoln and Southwest Chaves counties.

* WINDS...West to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 45 and
  55 mph.  

* TIMING...Winds will reach peak speeds from mid morning through
  mid afternoon before diminishing late in the afternoon. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution, 
  especially with cross winds. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ529-534>536-241300-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.180224T1200Z-180224T2300Z/
Northeast Highlands-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
333 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...Northeast Highlands including Las Vegas as well as
  Quay, Curry and Roosevelt Counties. 

* WINDS...West to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 40 and
  50 mph.  

* TIMING...Winds will reach peak speeds from mid morning through
  mid afternoon before diminishing late in the afternoon. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution, 
  especially with cross winds. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ530-241300-
/O.CON.KABQ.ZF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180224T1300Z/
Union County-
333 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* LOCATION...Union County.

* TIMING...Through 6 am Saturday.

* VISIBILITY...Freezing fog will reduce visibilities between one 
  half and one quarter mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Low visibilities and slick spots on bridges 
  and overpasses will create dangerous driving conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freezing Fog Advisory means visibility will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile. Freezing fog creates very
hazardous driving conditions. People are advised to avoid travel
if possible. If travel is necessary, slow down, use your low beam
headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Be
especially cautious for black ice on bridges and overpasses.

&&

$$
125 
WWUS75 KABQ 241259
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
559 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

...STRONG TO POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS LIKELY EARLY THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON OVER PORTIONS OF CENTRAL, EASTERN AND
SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO...

NMZ530-241400-
/O.EXP.KABQ.ZF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180224T1300Z/
Union County-
559 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Visibilities were slowly improving over Union County early this
morning. However, areas of fog may persist until around mid 
morning. Motorists should remain alert for slick and icy spots, 
especially on bridges and overpasses. 

$$

NMZ523-526-242300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180224T2300Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
559 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...The Central Highlands and South Central Mountains 
  including Clines Corners, Sierra Blanca and Ruidoso. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west 25 to 40 mph with gusts between 50 
  and 60 mph. Winds will trend northwesterly by mid morning. 

* TIMING...Southwest to west winds will continue to strengthen 
  early this morning, reaching peak speeds through midday today 
  while becoming northwest then diminishing by mid to late this 
  afternoon. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in blowing dust mainly in the 
  Central Highlands. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution, 
  especially with cross 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.

&&

$$

NMZ529-532>540-242300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180224T2300Z/
Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
559 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...Northeast Highlands, Eastern San Miguel, Guadalupe,
  Quay, Curry, Roosevelt, De Baca and Chaves Counties as well as
  Eastern Lincoln County.
 
* WINDS...West to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 45 
  and 55 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will reach peak speeds from midday to mid 
  afternoon before diminishing late in the afternoon. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution, 
  especially with cross winds. 

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.

&&

$$
037 
WWUS75 KABQ 242258
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
358 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

NMZ523-526-250000-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180224T2300Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
358 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds will continue tapering off through sunset therefore the 
high wind warming will be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ529-532>540-250000-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180224T2300Z/
Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
358 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds will continue tapering off through sunset therefore the wind
advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Albuquerque, NM wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Feb 23, 10:55 AM MST, 3 hours 21 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 23, 10:55 AM MST, 3 hours 21 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1055 AM MST Fri Feb 23 2018

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF CYCLE
Upper-level trough centered over the Great Basin late this morning.
Strong southwest to west winds aloft ahead of this feature will
result in moderate to strong sfc winds at all terminals this afternoon
and evening. Occasional mt obscurations will develop over northwest
third of NM in MVFR cigs/vsbys including at KFMN and KGUP as snow sct
showers develop aft 00Z. Precipitation to expand south and eastward
aft 03Z but remain northwest of KSAF and KABQ. Wind gusts to around
40-50kts possible over and near the higher terrain near and south of
I-40 aft 00Z. Strong to very strong west to northwest winds develop
all areas Saturday morning.

33

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION...308 AM MST Fri Feb 23 2018...
.SYNOPSIS...
A storm system in the southern Great Basin will generate breezy
southwest winds across much of northern and central New Mexico today.
Temperatures will be milder today, though only the eastern plains
will see high temperatures rise slightly above normal. The storm
will then move eastward and across northern New Mexico tonight with
light to moderate snow expected in the western highlands and
northern mountains. South of the storm winds will become breezy to
windy tonight and Saturday across the central highlands, the south
central mountains and the high plains of south central New Mexico.
A Pacific cold front will cross New Mexico Saturday, bringing
significantly colder air to the state. A fast moving storm will cross
northern New Mexico late Saturday night and Sunday morning with light
snow expected in the northern mountains. Cold air will remain in
place across the state Sunday. A strong warming trend Monday and
Tuesday will push high temperatures above normal east of the central
mountains by Tuesday. The storm track will shift farther south during
the middle of next week, and a storm ejecting eastward from southern
California could bring rain and elevation snow to western and central New
Mexico late Tuesday night and Wednesday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
An upper level trough in the southern Great Basin this morning will
move slowly eastward into northwest AZ this afternoon. Ahead of this
system, southwest winds aloft will increase in speed and a lee
surface trough will develop in east central and northeast NM. The
increasing surface gradient and stronger winds aloft will produce
southwest winds between 15 and 25 knots across the southwest and
south central higher terrain and in the high plains east of the
central mountains. Southwest flow will also bring milder air into NM.
High temperatures will still be 5 to 10 degrees below normal from
the central mountains westward, but highs will recover to near to
slightly above normal in the eastern plains. The upper level trough
will move from AZ into west central and northern NM tonight. While
this storm system will bring only modest amounts of deeper layer
moisture to west central, northwest and north central NM, upslope
flow on the west facing slopes will enhance precipitation rates.
Though most of these areas will only receive an inch or less of new
snow tonight through Saturday morning, the mountains will receive
totals ranging from 2 to 6 inches. A winter weather advisory has
been issued for the Tusas Mountains tonight for 4 to 6 inches of
snowfall. A strong Pacific cold front is projected to move into
western NM late this evening and cross the state overnight. Strong
cold advection behind the cold front will result in high temperatures
Saturday that will be 5 to 15 degrees colder than today and about 10
to 20 degrees colder than normals for late February.

A shortwave trough in northern Oregon Saturday morning will dive
rapidly southeastward Saturday and Sunday. This compact storm system
will bring light snow to the northwest and north central mountains
late Saturday night and Sunday morning, before quickly exiting to the
east. Another shot of reinforcing cold air behind this system will
keep temperatures well below normal Sunday.

A strong trough digging southward along the U.S. west coast Monday
and Tuesday will produce west winds aloft Monday and southwest winds
aloft Tuesday. This flow aloft will advect milder air across NM.
Temperatures will moderate during the first part of next week, and
will be near to slightly below normal west of the central mountains
and above normal east of the central mountains by Tuesday afternoon.
A weak lee surface trough in northeastern NM Monday will strengthen
Tuesday. Breezy conditions will develop in the eastern plains Monday
afternoon and breezy conditions will increase in coverage Tuesday to
include south central, southwestern and west central NM in addition
to the eastern plains. A close low over southern CA Tuesday will move
eastward across the Southwest Tuesday night and Wednesday. 00Z runs
of the GFS and ECMWF are in better agreement on the timing of this
system. Precipitation is expected to increase across western NM
Tuesday night and spread across central NM Wednesday. A trailing
shortwave will cross northern NM Wednesday night, and light snow will
continue across portions of northern NM Wednesday night, while
precipitation will end by early Wednesday evening to the south.

Drier west northwest to west southwest flow aloft Thursday and Friday
will allow temperatures to gradually return to near normal by Friday
afternoon.

28

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
...STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY LIKELY FOR THE NORTHEAST
AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS TODAY AND SATURDAY AS WELL AS EARLY NEXT
WEEK...

Winds will increase again today as another disturbance approaches
New Mexico from the west, bringing snow showers to the northwest
third to half of the state this afternoon and tonight. Accumulating
snowfall will favor the Northwest Mountains tonight. High
temperatures will be within a few degrees of normal today and will
cool below average Saturday. Minimum humidities of 15 percent or
less will dominate the Northeast and East Central Plains as well as
portions of the Middle Rio Grande Valley this afternoon and Saturday
afternoon. However, with generally low Haines forecast both days
will not issue any fire weather highlights at this time.

Strong to severe west winds expected tonight into Saturday
especially over the Southwest Mountains, along the central mountain
chain and over the East Central Plains. Gusts to 50-65 mph are
possible.

Saturday night and Sunday will see more snow showers over the
northern mountains and continued windy conditions mainly along and
south of Interstate 40. Highs Sunday will be about 5 to 15 degrees
below average.

More wind forecast for next Monday and Tuesday and will be combined
with low humidities in the afternoons across the Northeast and East
Central Plains. Critical fire weather conditions over those zones
appear more likely as moderate to high Haines forecast as well as
high temperatures warming to several degrees above average. In
addition, much of the higher terrain will see lower overnight
humidities and some fair to poor humidity recoveries are possible
over the Northeast and East Central Plains. Another disturbance
could bring additional precipitation to western and central New
Mexico around the middle of next week along with some modest
cooling.

Vent rates will be good to excellent for the majority of the
region today through the middle of next week.

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
High Wind Watch from this evening through Saturday afternoon for
the following zones... NMZ523-526-539-540.

Winter Weather Advisory from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST
Saturday for the following zones... NMZ510.

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 23, 5:15 AM MST, 9 hours 1 minute before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
515 AM MST Fri Feb 23 2018

NMZ501>540-241200-
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-
515 AM MST Fri Feb 23 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A storm system will move across northern New Mexico tonight, bringing
light to moderate snowfall to west central, northwestern and north
central New Mexico. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the
San Juan Mountains from late this afternoon through early Saturday
morning. In addition, strong to potentially damaging winds are
expected to develop from the Central Highlands to the South Central
Mountains and Southwest Chaves County later tonight where gusts to
around 50 to 65 mph are possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Strong to potentially damaging winds may continue into Saturday
afternoon before diminishing over portions of central and eastern
New Mexico.

A quick moving storm system will move across far northern New Mexico
late Saturday night through Sunday morning with light snow
accumulations expected, mainly in the northern mountains.

Another storm system is expected to track across southern and
central New Mexico Wednesday with the potential for light to moderate
snow accumulations in the higher elevations of western and central
New Mexico Tuesday night through Wednesday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 23, 9:30 AM MST, 4 hours 46 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
930 AM MST FRI FEB 23 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0500 PM     SNOW             13 ESE CUBA             35.95N 106.75W
02/22/2018  M8.0 INCH        SANDOVAL           NM   CO-OP OBSERVER

0915 AM     SNOW             1 E ARROYO SECO         36.52N 105.55W
02/23/2018  M5.4 INCH        TAOS               NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             5 E SHADY BROOK         36.37N 105.38W
02/23/2018  M10.0 INCH       TAOS               NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             ANGEL FIRE              36.39N 105.28W
02/23/2018  M2.1 INCH        COLFAX             NM   COCORAHS

&&

EVENT NUMBER ABQ201800276
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201800277
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201800278
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201800279

GUYER
Local storm report, Feb 23, 9:31 AM MST, 4 hours 45 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
931 AM MST FRI FEB 23 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0200 AM     SNOW             SANDIA PARK             35.17N 106.36W
02/22/2018  M1.4 INCH        BERNALILLO         NM   TRAINED SPOTTER

0700 AM     SNOW             1 WNW NAVAJO DAM        36.80N 107.62W
02/22/2018  M1.0 INCH        SAN JUAN           NM   CO-OP OBSERVER

0800 AM     SNOW             TRES PIEDRAS            36.65N 105.97W
02/22/2018  M4.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   TWITTER FEED

0800 AM     SNOW             8 SSW RED RIVER         36.59N 105.45W
02/22/2018  E5.0 INCH        TAOS               NM   PUBLIC

            TAOS SKI AREA.

0800 AM     SNOW             RED RIVER               36.71N 105.42W
02/22/2018  E8.0 INCH        TAOS               NM   PUBLIC

            RED RIVER SKI AREA.

0800 AM     SNOW             6 W LOS ALAMOS          35.89N 106.39W
02/22/2018  E8.0 INCH        LOS ALAMOS         NM   PUBLIC

            PAJARITO SKI AREA.

0800 AM     SNOW             6 WSW BONITO LAKE       33.40N 105.80W
02/22/2018  E1.0 INCH        LINCOLN            NM   PUBLIC

            SKI APACHE.

0800 AM     SNOW             9 ENE SHADY BROOK       36.40N 105.32W
02/22/2018  E3.0 INCH        COLFAX             NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            PALO SNOTEL.

0800 AM     SNOW             7 ESE CUBA              36.00N 106.83W
02/22/2018  E9.0 INCH        SANDOVAL           NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            SENORITA DIVIDE SNOTEL.

0800 AM     SNOW             8 NE ARROYO SECO        36.58N 105.45W
02/22/2018  E5.0 INCH        TAOS               NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            TAOS POWDERHORN SNOTEL.

0800 AM     SNOW             7 E CANJILON            36.50N 106.31W
02/22/2018  E7.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            BATEMAN SNOTEL.

0800 AM     SNOW             5 ESE RED RIVER         36.68N 105.33W
02/22/2018  E4.0 INCH        COLFAX             NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            RED RIVER PASS SNOTEL.

0800 AM     SNOW             11 ENE RED RIVER        36.78N 105.23W
02/22/2018  E4.0 INCH        COLFAX             NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            SHUREE SNOTEL.

0800 AM     SNOW             2 ENE GALLUP            35.53N 108.70W
02/22/2018  M2.0 INCH        MCKINLEY           NM   CO-OP OBSERVER

0900 AM     SNOW             2 WSW EL MORRO          35.04N 108.35W
02/22/2018  M2.2 INCH        CIBOLA             NM   CO-OP OBSERVER

0909 AM     SNOW             RAMAH                   35.13N 108.49W
02/22/2018  M4.5 INCH        MCKINLEY           NM   PUBLIC

0915 AM     SNOW             6 NNW GUADALUPITA       36.22N 105.28W
02/22/2018  M1.0 INCH        MORA               NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             19 N ALCALDE            36.36N 106.06W
02/22/2018  M2.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             2 N MILAN               35.21N 107.89W
02/22/2018  M1.5 INCH        CIBOLA             NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             1 WSW LOS ALAMOS        35.88N 106.33W
02/22/2018  M5.9 INCH        LOS ALAMOS         NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             5 NW CANONES            36.24N 106.50W
02/22/2018  M5.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             1 SSE GALLUP            35.51N 108.73W
02/22/2018  M2.6 INCH        MCKINLEY           NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             1 N CANONES             35.69N 106.75W
02/22/2018  M2.0 INCH        SANDOVAL           NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             3 E LOS ALAMOS          35.89N 106.26W
02/22/2018  M3.0 INCH        LOS ALAMOS         NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             4 E GALLUP              35.52N 108.66W
02/22/2018  M2.5 INCH        MCKINLEY           NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             2 NW EL RITO            36.37N 106.22W
02/22/2018  M3.9 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             1 WNW WHITE ROCK        35.83N 106.23W
02/22/2018  M1.5 INCH        LOS ALAMOS         NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             1 ESE MEDANALES         36.17N 106.17W
02/22/2018  M1.8 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   COCORAHS

0918 AM     SNOW             OJO ENCINO              35.96N 107.35W
02/22/2018  M1.0 INCH        MCKINLEY           NM   TWITTER FEED

1000 AM     SNOW             11 NNW CANON PLAZA      36.70N 106.25W
02/22/2018  E11.0 INCH       RIO ARRIBA         NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            HOPEWELL SNOTEL.

1037 AM     SNOW             GALLUP                  35.52N 108.73W
02/22/2018  M1.0 INCH        MCKINLEY           NM   TWITTER FEED

1041 AM     SNOW             11 WSW BLUEWATER LAKE   35.23N 108.26W
02/22/2018  E5.0 INCH        CIBOLA             NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            RICE PARK SNOTEL.

1051 AM     SNOW             3 W THOREAU             35.41N 108.28W
02/22/2018  E3.5 INCH        MCKINLEY           NM   TRAINED SPOTTER

1058 AM     SNOW             5 SW PREWITT            35.31N 108.10W
02/22/2018  E2.5 INCH        MCKINLEY           NM   TRAINED SPOTTER

1100 AM     SNOW             TAOS                    36.39N 105.58W
02/22/2018  E4.0 INCH        TAOS               NM   TWITTER FEED

1121 AM     SNOW             SAPELLO                 35.77N 105.25W
02/22/2018  M2.9 INCH        SAN MIGUEL         NM   TRAINED SPOTTER

1135 AM     SNOW             DULCE                   36.93N 107.00W
02/22/2018  E6.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   EMERGENCY MNGR

1255 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 2 SSW FORT STANTON      33.47N 105.54W
02/22/2018  M58 MPH          LINCOLN            NM   AWOS

            KSRR AWOS.

0130 PM     SNOW             5 NNE EL VADO           36.67N 106.71W
02/22/2018  E4.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   CO-OP OBSERVER

0130 PM     SNOW             EL VADO                 36.59N 106.73W
02/22/2018  E3.5 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   CO-OP OBSERVER

0400 PM     SNOW             CHAMA                   36.89N 106.58W
02/22/2018  M6.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   CO-OP OBSERVER

0500 PM     SNOW             13 ESE CUBA             35.95N 106.75W
02/22/2018  M8.0 INCH        SANDOVAL           NM   CO-OP OBSERVER

0510 PM     SNOW             1 NNE AZTEC             36.84N 108.00W
02/22/2018  M1.0 INCH        SAN JUAN           NM   CO-OP OBSERVER

0600 PM     SNOW             8 SSW SAN MIGUEL        36.87N 106.23W
02/22/2018  E8.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            SAN ANTONIO SINK SNOTEL.

0600 PM     SNOW             9 E CUBA                36.02N 106.80W
02/22/2018  E8.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            VACAS LOCAS SNOTEL.

0600 PM     SNOW             12 SSE COYOTE           36.01N 106.55W
02/22/2018  E6.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            GARITA PEAK SNOTEL.

0600 PM     SNOW             5 WNW LOS ALAMOS        35.91N 106.38W
02/22/2018  E6.0 INCH        LOS ALAMOS         NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            QUEMAZON SNOTEL.

0600 PM     SNOW             4 NW SANDIA PARK        35.21N 106.41W
02/22/2018  E5.0 INCH        BERNALILLO         NM   PUBLIC

            SANDIA SKI AREA.

0600 PM     SNOW             3 NW TRES RITOS         36.16N 105.55W
02/22/2018  E3.5 INCH        TAOS               NM   PUBLIC

            SIPAPU SKI AREA.

0600 PM     SNOW             7 ESE CHUPADERO         35.79N 105.80W
02/22/2018  E2.0 INCH        SANTA FE           NM   PUBLIC

            SKI SANTA FE.

0915 AM     SNOW             1 E ARROYO SECO         36.52N 105.55W
02/23/2018  M5.4 INCH        TAOS               NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             5 E SHADY BROOK         36.37N 105.38W
02/23/2018  M10.0 INCH       TAOS               NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             ANGEL FIRE              36.39N 105.28W
02/23/2018  M2.1 INCH        COLFAX             NM   COCORAHS

&&

EVENT NUMBER ABQ201800262 ABQ201800218 ABQ201800220 ABQ201800221
ABQ201800222 ABQ201800223 ABQ201800225 ABQ201800242 ABQ201800245
ABQ201800246 ABQ201800247 ABQ201800248 ABQ201800250 ABQ201800260
ABQ201800265 ABQ201800226 ABQ201800227 ABQ201800228 ABQ201800229
ABQ201800230 ABQ201800231 ABQ201800232 ABQ201800233 ABQ201800234
ABQ201800235 ABQ201800236 ABQ201800237 ABQ201800239 ABQ201800240
ABQ201800266 ABQ201800251 ABQ201800252 ABQ201800253 ABQ201800261
ABQ201800255 ABQ201800254 ABQ201800256 ABQ201800257 ABQ201800258
ABQ201800259 ABQ201800267 ABQ201800276 ABQ201800268 ABQ201800269
ABQ201800270 ABQ201800271 ABQ201800272 ABQ201800273 ABQ201800274
ABQ201800275 ABQ201800277 ABQ201800278 ABQ201800279

GUYER

The office that day

Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 23, 2:25 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchABQ12 hr
Feb 23, 3:08 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryABQ26 hr
Feb 23, 2:16 PM MSTWind AdvisoryABQ26 hr

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