Wind Advisory 10, NWS Albuquerque, NM

467 
WWUS75 KABQ 180428
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
928 PM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...STRONG WINDS OVER THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NORTHEAST 
NEW MEXICO AND THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS LATER TONIGHT THROUGH 
SUNDAY...

.A strengthening storm to our northwest will increase winds aloft
while surface low pressure intensifies over northeast New Mexico.
This will result in strong west to southwest winds, developing 
late tonight over the Sangre de Cristo mountains, and by early 
Sunday afternoon over the Northeast New Mexico and the Central
Highlands. 

NMZ513>515-527-181200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0010.180218T0700Z-180219T0100Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
928 PM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SUNDAY...

* LOCATION...Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WINDS...West to Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen by midnight, then remain strong
  for most of the day Sunday before diminishing late in the 
  afternoon.
 
* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in blowing snow.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This is
  especially true for sudden cross winds, including U.S. Highway
  64 between Eagle Nest and Angel Fire, and State Road 38 between
  Red River and Eagle Nest. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ523-528>534-181200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0010.180218T1900Z-180219T0100Z/
Central Highlands-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-
928 PM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MST SUNDAY...

* LOCATION...Northeast New Mexico as well as the Central 
  Highlands. 

* WINDS...West to Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 
  mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase Sunday morning, reaching peak
  speeds during the early to late afternoon hours before
  diminishing early Sunday evening.
 
* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced to 3 to 5 miles in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution,
  especially with cross winds. This includes U.S. Highway 84,
  State Roads 104 and 39, and portions of Interstate 25 from the
  Las Vegas area to Raton.
 
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.

&&

$$

078 
WWUS75 KABQ 180934
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
234 AM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...STRONG WINDS OVER THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NORTHEAST
NEW MEXICO AND THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS LATER THROUGH EARLY THIS
EVENING...

.A strengthening storm approaching from the northwest will 
bring increasing winds over the region while surface low pressure
intensifies over eastern Colorado. This will result in strong 
west to southwest winds, developing early this morning over the 
Sangre de Cristo mountains, then spreading over the northeast and 
east central plains and nearby highlands by this afternoon.

NMZ513>515-527-182300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180219T0100Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
234 AM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WINDS...West to Southwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen early this morning, then remain
  strong for most of the day before diminishing late in the
  afternoon.

* VISIBILITY...No restrictions anticipated.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This is 
  especially true for sudden cross winds, including U.S. Highway 
  64 between Eagle Nest and Angel Fire, and State Road 38 
  between Red River and Eagle Nest. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ523-528>534-182300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0010.180218T1900Z-180219T0100Z/
Central Highlands-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-
234 AM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM MST
THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...East central and northeast plains as well as the
  central highlands.
 
* WINDS...West to Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 
  mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning, reaching peak speeds
  during the early to late afternoon hours before diminishing
  early this evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced to 5 miles in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution, 
  especially with cross winds. This includes U.S. Highway 84, 
  State Roads 104 and 39, and portions of Interstate 25 from the 
  Las Vegas area to Raton. 

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.

&&

$$

828 
WWUS75 KABQ 182132
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
232 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...HIGH WINDS OVER THE SANGRE DE CRISTO AND CHUSKA MOUNTAINS 
TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...

...HIGH WINDS EXPAND OVER SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS, CENTRAL 
HIGHLANDS, AND THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE MONDAY AFTERNOON...

.A strengthening storm approaching from the northwest will bring
increasing winds over the region. This will result in strong west
to southwest winds, continuing over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
and developing over the Chuska Mountains tonight. Strong west to 
southwest winds will expand over the south central mountains and 
mix down to lower elevations of the Continental Divide and east- 
central highland locations Monday.

NMZ513>515-190600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0005.180219T0100Z-180220T0600Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180219T0100Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
232 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM
MST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 11 PM
MST Monday. 

* LOCATION...Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WINDS...West to Southwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph,
  strengthening to 45 to 50 mph with gusts 60 to 65 mph tonight.

* TIMING...Winds will persist through the afternoon, strengthening
  atop the higher elevations through tonight becoming more
  widespread at lower elevations Monday.
 
* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced from blowing snow Monday.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This is
  especially true for sudden cross winds, including U.S. Highway
  64 between Eagle Nest and Angel Fire, and State Road 38 between
  Red River and Eagle Nest. High winds could down tree branches,
  as well as produce blowing and drifting snow to near white out
  conditions.

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.

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

&&

$$

NMZ502-190600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0005.180219T0100Z-180220T0600Z/
Chuska Mountains-
232 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM
MST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 11 PM
MST Monday. 

* LOCATION...The Chuska Mountains.

* WINDS...Southwest 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen this evening, persisting through
  Monday, diminishing Monday night. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced from blowing snow Monday evening.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will create hazardous driving
  conditions for high profile vehicles including vans, campers,
  trailers and SUVs. High winds could down tree branches,
  as well as produce blowing and drifting snow to near white out
  conditions.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ527-190600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0004.180219T1500Z-180220T1800Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180219T0100Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
232 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Watch, which is in effect from Monday morning through
Tuesday morning. 

* LOCATION...Raton Ridge and Johnson Mesa.

* WINDS...West to Southwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph,
  strengthening to 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph Monday
  afternoon.

* TIMING...Winds will continue through the late afternoon before
  diminishing early this evening. Winds will strengthen again 
  late Monday morning, diminishing overnight into Tuesday morning.
  

* VISIBILITY...No restrictions anticipated.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This is
  especially true for sudden cross winds, along I-25 at Raton Pass
  and NM 72 between Raton and Folsom. High winds could down tree
  branches.

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.

Remember, A High Wind Watch means conditions are favorable for a
potentially damaging high wind event in and close to the watch
area. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph
or more can lead to property damage. Monitor the latest forecasts
at weather.gov/abq, listen to NOAA weather radio or your favorite
media outlet.

&&

$$

NMZ523-528-529-190600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0004.180219T1500Z-180220T1800Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180219T0100Z/
Central Highlands-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
232 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Watch, which is in effect from Monday morning through
Tuesday morning. 

* LOCATION...East central and northeast plains as well as the 
  central highlands. 

* WINDS...West to Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50
  mph through the late afternoon, strengthening to 40 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph Monday.
 
* TIMING...Winds will continue through the afternoon before
  diminishing early this evening. Winds will strengthen again late
  Monday morning peaking Monday afternoon before diminishing
  Monday evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced to 5 miles in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution,
  especially with cross winds. This includes I-25 from Las Vegas
  to Raton, as well as I-40 and U.S. 285 at Clines Corners.
  

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.

Remember, A High Wind Watch means conditions are favorable for a
potentially damaging high wind event in and close to the watch
area. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph
or more can lead to property damage. Monitor the latest forecasts
at weather.gov/abq, listen to NOAA weather radio or your favorite
media outlet.

&&

$$

NMZ530>534-190100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180219T0100Z/
Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-
232 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...East central and northeast plains as well as the 
  central highlands. 

* WINDS...West to Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 
  mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will continue through the late afternoon hours 
  before diminishing early this evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced to 5 miles in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution,
  especially with cross winds. This includes I-25 from the TX
  border through Quay County, and southeast to northwest oriented
  roadways through Quay, eastern San Miguel, Harding, and Union
  Counties.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ505-506-512-521-524-526-540-190600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0004.180219T1500Z-180220T1800Z/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Southwest Chaves County-
232 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Watch, which is in effect from Monday morning through
Tuesday morning. 

* LOCATION...West Central Mountains, Western Highlands, West
  Slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia/Manzano
  Mountains, South Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, and
  Southwest Chaves County.

* WINDS...40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen late Monday morning, peaking mid
  to late afternoon Monday before diminishing Monday evening and
  overnight into Tuesday morning. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced from blowing dust. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution,
  especially with cross winds. This includes I-40 from the AZ
  border through the Continental Divide and through the 
  Sandia/Manzano Mountains, as well as U.S. 380 from Capitan and 
  through the Tularosa Valley.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Watch means conditions are favorable for a
potentially damaging high wind event in and close to the watch
area. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph
or more can lead to property damage. Monitor the latest forecasts
at weather.gov/abq, listen to NOAA weather radio or your favorite
media outlet.

&&

$$

805 
WWUS75 KABQ 190059
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
559 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...HIGH WINDS OVER THE SANGRE DE CRISTO AND CHUSKA MOUNTAINS
TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...

...HIGH WINDS POSSIBLE OVER SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS, CENTRAL 
HIGHLANDS, AND THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE MONDAY...

.A strengthening storm approaching from the northwest will bring
increasing winds over the region. This will result in strong west
to southwest winds, continuing over the Sangre de Cristo
Mountains and developing over the Chuska Mountains tonight.
Strong to damaging west to southwest winds will expand to most
other northern and central New Mexico locations by mid morning
Monday. 

NMZ513>515-191200-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180219T0100Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0005.180219T0100Z-180220T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
559 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 50 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen atop the higher elevations
  tonight and persist through Monday. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced from blowing snow Monday.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. Sudden
  cross winds are possible, including along U.S. Highway 64 
  between Eagle Nest and Angel Fire, and State Road 38 between Red
  River and Eagle Nest. High winds could down tree branches, as 
  well as produce blowing and drifting snow to near white out 
  conditions. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ527-191200-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180219T0100Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0004.180219T1500Z-180220T1800Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
559 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Raton Ridge and Johnson Mesa.

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

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen again late Monday morning, peak
  during the afternoon Monday and diminishing overnight Monday
  into Tuesday morning. 

* VISIBILITY...No restrictions anticipated.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. Sudden
  cross winds are possible along I-25 at Raton Pass and State 
  Road 72 between Raton and Folsom. High winds could down tree 
  branches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Watch means conditions are favorable for a
potentially damaging high wind event in and close to the watch
area. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph
or more can lead to property damage. Monitor the latest forecasts
at weather.gov/abq, listen to NOAA weather radio or your favorite
media outlet.

&&

$$

NMZ523-528-529-191200-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180219T0100Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0004.180219T1500Z-180220T1800Z/
Central Highlands-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
559 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Central and Northeast Highlands. 

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

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen again late Monday morning 
  peaking Monday afternoon, before diminishing Monday evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced to 5 miles in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution, 
  especially with cross winds. This includes I-25 from Las Vegas 
  to Raton, as well as I-40 and U.S. 285 at Clines Corners. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Watch means conditions are favorable for a
potentially damaging high wind event in and close to the watch
area. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph
or more can lead to property damage. Monitor the latest forecasts
at weather.gov/abq, listen to NOAA weather radio or your favorite
media outlet.

&&

$$

NMZ530>534-190200-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180219T0100Z/
Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-
559 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Though it will remain breezy overnight across northeast and east
central New Mexico, wind speeds have lowered below advisory
criteria this evening. Therefore, the wind advisory will be
allowed to expire. Additional wind advisories will likely be 
needed Monday afternoon.

$$

NMZ502-191200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0005.180219T0100Z-180220T0600Z/
Chuska Mountains-
559 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST MONDAY...

* LOCATION...The Chuska Mountains.

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

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen this evening, persisting 
  through Monday, diminishing Monday night. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced from blowing snow Monday evening.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will create hazardous driving
  conditions for high profile vehicles including vans, campers,
  trailers and sport utility vehicles. High winds could down tree
  branches, as well as produce blowing and drifting snow to near 
  white out conditions.
  

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.

&&

$$

NMZ505-506-512-521-524-526-540-191200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0004.180219T1500Z-180220T1800Z/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Southwest Chaves County-
559 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* LOCATION...This includes the West Central Mountains, West 
  Central Plateau, west slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, 
  Sandia and Manzano Mountains, South Central Highlands and 
  Mountains, and southwest Chaves County. 

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

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen late Monday morning, peaking mid
  to late afternoon Monday before diminishing Monday night.

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced from blowing dust. Some areas of
  blowing snow will also be possible across west central New
  Mexico Monday evening.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution,
  especially with cross winds. This includes I-40 from the Arizona
  border through the Continental Divide, through the Sandia and
  Manzano Mountains, as well as U.S. 380 from Capitan through the
  Tularosa Valley. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Watch means conditions are favorable for a
potentially damaging high wind event in and close to the watch
area. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph
or more can lead to property damage. Monitor the latest forecasts
at weather.gov/abq, listen to NOAA weather radio or your favorite
media outlet.

&&

$$

34

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1045 AM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF CYCLE
Areas of low clouds and fog has finally dispersed. As the flow aloft
transitions to swly this afternoon, a lee side sfc trough will
develop over northeast NM and result in increasing south winds for
KLVS, where gusts to 25kt will occasionally occur. Mostly clear sky
and light winds west of the central mt chain will lead to the
potential for patchy fog or low clouds again Sunday morning. Favored
areas for fog or LIFR cigs Sunday morning include KGUP, KABQ, and
KSAF. Elsewhere, strong west winds aloft will move over northern NM
tonight and continue into Sunday, likely resulting in strong west
winds from the Sangre de Cristo crest ewd to the northeast highlands
including KRTN.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION...250 AM MST Sat Feb 17 2018...
.SYNOPSIS...
Today will be much warmer thanks to plenty of sunshine, with
temperatures rising above normal most areas. The warming trend will
continue into Sunday, with strong downslope winds across the
northeast quarter helping temperatures to rise well above normal.
Monday will be a very windy day ahead of an approaching cold front.
Precipitation chances will be on the uptrend Sunday night through
Monday in advance of the cold front, focusing over the western and
northern high terrain. In particular, the northwest mountains may
receive significant snowfall Sunday night through Tuesday. Much
colder conditions will follow Tuesday into Wednesday, with below
normal temperatures forecast. Look for a warm up toward the end of
next week, especially across the eastern plains thanks to breezy
downslope winds.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Clearing will continue east across the state as cirrus moves off
into Texas, with much drier air moving in behind it. However,
moisture trapped in the lower boundary layer where recent
precipitation has saturated soils will present a near-ideal setup for
low stratus/fog. Visibility has already dropped down to near one
quarter mile in fog at the Belen and Ruidoso AWOSs, with more
development/reductions anticipated over the the next several hours.
Will be monitoring closely for a potential dense fog advisory.
Otherwise, a warming trend will begin today with abundant sunshine
helping temperatures to rise above normal most areas. The warming
will continue Sunday, especially across the east central and
northeast plains where strong downslope winds will help temperatures
to rise well above normal. A wind advisory will likely be required
for portions of northeast/east-central New Mexico on Sunday. A Fire
Weather Watch is in place for Sunday across the northeast (see Fire
Weather discussion below for details).

Widespread strong winds are forecast to develop Monday in advance of
a potent cold front, forecast to push through Tuesday. Wind
Advisories and perhaps a few High Wind Warnings will likely be
required on Monday. Precipitation chances will ramp up Sunday night
into Monday as Pacific moisture interacts with a very cold northern
stream trough dropping out of the Pacific NW toward New Mexico and
the southern Rockies. Precipitation will favor the western and
northern high terrain, with significant snowfall possible in and near
the northwest mountains near Chama. A Winter Storm Watch will be
issued shortly, with potential for over one foot of snow over the
Tusas Mountains between Sunday night and Tuesday morning. A strong
baroclinic zone will transition east across western New Mexico Monday
night into Tuesday morning and may bring a round of snow to the
Albuquerque and Santa Fe Metro areas early Tuesday morning. Much
colder air will invade behind the cold front Tuesday, with below
normal temperatures forecast going into Wednesday. 700mb temperatures
are forecast to drop to between -11 and -12C on Tuesday over KABQ.

Look for a warm up late next week, with breezy downslope conditions
bringing temperatures back above normal across the eastern plains.
Some significant differences show up in the 00Z medium range model
solutions by late next week, so forecast confidence is relatively low
beyond Wednesday.

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.FIRE WEATHER...
Dry westerly flow will eventually scour out the low level moisture
currently in place across much of the forecast area late this
morning as a lee surface trough develops over northeast NM. Lee
trough/low strengthens Sunday, resulting in strong southwest winds
and the likelihood of critical fire weather conditons for the
northeast plains Sunday afternoon. Issued a fire weather watch as a
result of the strong wind, relative humidity forecasts near 15% and
an unstable airmass. Relatively moist southwest flow aloft is
expected west of the central mountain chain with a few rain and high
elevation snow showers expected across the northwest half of the
state.

Winds increase further Monday with widespread strong southwest winds
expected across much of NM. Relative humidity levels, however, are
forecast to remain above 20%. ECWMF remains  the most consistent
model from run to run and is favored. The associated strong cold
front is forecast to push to the AZ/NM border around sunset Monday.
Much colder air will push into the state Monday night and Tuesday,
along with areas of snow across the northwest half. Heavy snow is a
possibility for the western an northern mountains Sunday night
through Tuesday. Dry and cold conditions remain on track for
Wednesday with another system possible for Thursday. Active weather
pattern continues through next weekend.

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.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Fire Weather Watch Sunday afternoon for the following zones...
NMZ104.

Winter Storm Watch from Sunday evening through late Monday night
for the following zones... NMZ510.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
318 AM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

NMZ501>540-181200-
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-
318 AM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Very windy conditions may develop over the northern Sangre De Cristo
Mountains late tonight and spread down the east slopes near the
Colorado border. A Wind Advisory may be required.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for the northeast plains Sunday
afternoon due to dry and windy conditions forecast to develop. Windy
to very windy conditions Sunday afternoon may also require Wind
Advisories to be issued for portions of east central and northeast
New Mexico.

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the Northwest Mountains
beginning Sunday night and continuing into early Tuesday morning,
when several rounds of heavy snow are possible.

Very windy conditions are forecast to develop Monday in advance of a
potent cold front. Wind Advisories and even a few High Wind Warnings
will likely be required for Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report snowfall amounts through the
National Weather Service Albuquerque web site at weather.gov/abq
or by calling 1.888.386.7637.

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
1119 AM MST SAT FEB 17 2018

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

1000 PM     SNOW             5 SW BONITO LAKE        33.40N 105.78W
02/16/2018  E9.0 INCH        LINCOLN            NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            SIERRA BLANCA SNOTEL.

0915 AM     SNOW             2 NNE ALTO              33.43N 105.65W
02/17/2018  M2.0 INCH        LINCOLN            NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             3 NE BONITO LAKE        33.49N 105.70W
02/17/2018  M1.0 INCH        LINCOLN            NM   COCORAHS

1000 AM     SNOW             6 WSW BONITO LAKE       33.40N 105.80W
02/17/2018  E5.0 INCH        LINCOLN            NM   PUBLIC

            SKI APACHE.

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EVENT NUMBER ABQ201800087
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201800088
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201800089
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201800090

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