Alert archive / New Mexico / High Wind Warnings in 2018
High Wind Warning 6, NWS Albuquerque, NM
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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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 The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.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. && 42
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
GUYERLocal 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
GUYERThe office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2:25 AM MST | High Wind Watch | ABQ | 12 hr | |
| Feb 23, 3:08 AM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | ABQ | 26 hr | |
| Feb 23, 2:16 PM MST | Wind Advisory | ABQ | 26 hr |
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