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Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Albuquerque, NM

February 21, 2018

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this winter storm warning at Feb 21, 2018, 4:28 PM MST. It took effect at Feb 21, 2018, 5:00 PM MST. It was in force for 24 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Feb 21, 2018, 4:28 PM MST (23:28 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 21, 2018, 5:00 PM MST
Expired
Feb 22, 2018, 4:31 PM MST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

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WWUS45 KABQ 212328
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
428 PM MST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WINTER STORM TO IMPACT NORTHWEST AND NORTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO 
TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...

.A vigorous Pacific storm system will eject northeastward across
the Four Corners and north central New Mexico tonight and 
Thursday. Westerly upslope flow with this storm system will bring
a few to over 12 inches of snow to portions of north central and
northwest New Mexico tonight through Thursday.

NMZ503-510-220600-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WW.Y.0009.180222T0000Z-180223T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.WS.W.0004.180222T0000Z-180223T0000Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-San Juan Mountains-
428 PM MST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches, with localized amounts near 18 inches on higher peaks 
  of the Tusas Mountains, and lighter amounts of 1 to 6 inches 
  below 6500 feet.

* WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands and San Juan Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Thursday. The heaviest snow will occur
  tonight into early Thursday morning. Then, snow will gradually
  decrease in coverage and intensity through mid day Thursday, 
  before tapering off Thursday afternoon.
 
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Roads will become snowpacked and icy with
  road closures possible over higher mountain passes. The
  visibility will drop near a quarter mile during periods of heavy
  snow tonight into early Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ514-517-518-220600-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WW.Y.0009.180222T0000Z-180223T0000Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
Lower Chama River Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
428 PM MST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 
  inches, except 3 to 6 inches above 7500 feet, and locally higher
  amounts on west facing slopes of the Pecos Wilderness.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet, Lower Chama
  River Valley including Espanola, and Santa Fe Metro Area.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow packed and icy roads are expected. The
  visibility will drop below a half mile at times in periods of
  heavier snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ504-511>513-516-220600-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0009.180222T0000Z-180223T0000Z/
Northwest Highlands-Jemez Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Upper Rio Grande Valley-
428 PM MST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches,
  with locally higher amounts over 10 inches on west facing slopes
  and on higher peaks.

* WHERE...Northwest Highlands, Jemez Mountains, Northern Sangre 
  de Cristos above 9500 feet including Red River, and the Upper 
  Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow packed and icy roads will develop. 
  The visibility will drop near a quarter mile at times in 
  periods of heavy snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

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4 follow-up statements
516 
WWUS45 KABQ 220543
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1043 PM MST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WINTER STORM TO IMPACT NORTHWEST AND NORTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO
TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...

.A vigorous Pacific storm system will eject northeastward across
the Four Corners and north central New Mexico tonight and
Thursday. Westerly upslope flow with this storm system will bring
a few to over 12 inches of snow to portions of north central and
northwest New Mexico tonight through Thursday.

NMZ503-510-221800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180223T0000Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-San Juan Mountains-
1043 PM MST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  10 inches, with localized amounts near 18 inches on higher 
  peaks of the Tusas Mountains, and lighter amounts of 1 to 6 
  inches below 6500 feet.

* WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands and San Juan Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Thursday. The heaviest snow will occur 
  tonight into early Thursday morning. Then, snow will gradually 
  decrease in coverage and intensity through mid day Thursday, 
  before tapering off Thursday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Roads will become snowpacked and icy with 
  road closures possible over higher mountain passes. The 
  visibility will drop near a quarter mile during periods of 
  heavy snow tonight into early Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ506-221800-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WW.Y.0009.180222T0600Z-180222T1900Z/
West Central Mountains-
1043 PM MST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches,
  with locally higher amounts up to 6 inches on west facing 
  slopes and on higher peaks.

* WHERE...West Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until noon MST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow packed and icy roads will develop. 
  The visibility will drop near a quarter mile at times in 
  periods of heavy snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ504-511>514-516>518-221800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180223T0000Z/
Northwest Highlands-Jemez Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley-Lower Chama River Valley-
Santa Fe Metro Area-
1043 PM MST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 
  inches, except 3 to 6 inches above 7500 feet, and locally 
  higher amounts on west facing slopes of the Pecos Wilderness.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet, Lower 
  Chama River Valley including Espanola, and Santa Fe Metro Area.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow packed and icy roads are expected. 
  The visibility will drop below a half mile at times in periods 
  of heavier snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

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890 
WWUS45 KABQ 220938
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
238 AM MST Thu Feb 22 2018

...WINTER STORM TO IMPACT NORTHWEST AND NORTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO
THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.A vigorous Pacific storm system will eject northeastward across
the Four Corners today. Westerly upslope flow with this storm 
system will bring a few inches to over 12 inches of snow to 
portions of west central, northwest and north central New Mexico 
through this afternoon.

NMZ503-510-221900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180223T0000Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-San Juan Mountains-
238 AM MST Thu Feb 22 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  10 inches, with localized amounts near 18 inches on higher 
  peaks of the Tusas Mountains, and lighter amounts of 1 to 6 
  inches below 6500 feet.

* WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands and San Juan Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. The heaviest snow will
  occur through the morning hours. Then, snow will gradually
  decrease in coverage and intensity through mid day, before
  tapering off this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Roads will become snowpacked and icy with
  road closures possible over higher mountain passes. The
  visibility will drop near a quarter mile during periods of heavy
  snow today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ505-221900-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180222T1900Z/
West Central Plateau-
238 AM MST Thu Feb 22 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...West Central Plateau.

* WHEN...Until noon MST today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow packed and icy roads can be expected.
  The visibility will drop near a half mile at times in periods of
  moderate snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ504-511>514-516>518-221900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180223T0000Z/
Northwest Highlands-Jemez Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley-Lower Chama River Valley-
Santa Fe Metro Area-
238 AM MST Thu Feb 22 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 
  inches, except 3 to 6 inches above 7500 feet, and locally 
  higher amounts on west facing slopes of the Pecos Wilderness.

* WHERE...The high peaks and the west slopes of the Sangre de
  Cristo Mountains, the Upper Rio Grande Valley, the Northwest 
  Highlands, the Jemez Mountains, Lower Chama River Valley 
  including Espanola, and the Santa Fe Metro Area.

* WHEN...Through 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow packed and icy roads are expected. 
  The visibility will drop below a half mile at times in periods 
  of heavier snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ506-221900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180222T1900Z/
West Central Mountains-
238 AM MST Thu Feb 22 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches, with locally higher amounts up to 6 inches on west 
  facing slopes and on higher peaks.

* WHERE...West Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until noon MST today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow packed and icy roads will develop. 
  The visibility will drop near a quarter mile at times in 
  periods of heavy snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

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118 
WWUS45 KABQ 221851
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1151 AM MST Thu Feb 22 2018

...WINTER STORM TO IMPACT NORTHWEST AND NORTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO
THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.A vigorous Pacific storm system will eject northeastward across
the Four Corners today. Westerly upslope flow with this storm
system will bring a few inches to over 12 inches of snow to
portions of west central, northwest and north central New Mexico
through this afternoon.

NMZ505-506-222000-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180222T1900Z/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
1151 AM MST Thu Feb 22 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MST TODAY...

Snow has exited west central New Mexico, so the winter weather
advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ503-510-230000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180223T0000Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-San Juan Mountains-
1151 AM MST Thu Feb 22 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of one to two
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands and San Juan/Tusas Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ504-511>514-516>518-230000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180223T0000Z/
Northwest Highlands-Jemez Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley-Lower Chama River Valley-
Santa Fe Metro Area-
1151 AM MST Thu Feb 22 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of one to two inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Northwest Highlands, Jemez Mountains, West Slopes 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Northern Sangre de Cristos above 
  9500 feet including Red River, Southern Sangre de Cristos 
  above 9500 feet, Upper Rio Grande Valley, Lower Chama River 
  Valley and Santa Fe Metro Area.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be 
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
479 
WWUS45 KABQ 222331
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
431 PM MST Thu Feb 22 2018


NMZ503-510-230045-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180223T0000Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-San Juan Mountains-
431 PM MST Thu Feb 22 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow is slowly diminishing over northern New Mexico. Some 
flurries will be possible through the early evening, but no
significant additional accumulations are expected.

$$

NMZ504-511>514-516>518-230045-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180223T0000Z/
Northwest Highlands-Jemez Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley-Lower Chama River Valley-
Santa Fe Metro Area-
431 PM MST Thu Feb 22 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow is slowly diminishing over northern New Mexico. Some 
flurries will be possible through the early evening, but no
significant additional accumulations are expected.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm 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 winter storm warning went out at Feb 21, 3:31 PM MST, 57 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 21, 3:31 PM MST, 57 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
331 PM MST Wed Feb 21 2018

...SNOW ACCUMULATION TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY ACROSS NORTHWEST AND NORTH
CENTRAL AREAS...

.SYNOPSIS...
A vigorous disturbance will eject from the southern Great Basin
northeastward across the Four Corners and northern New Mexico tonight
and Thursday with a few to several inches of snow accumulation. After
a break in the weather Thursday night, an upper level trough will
cross the Four Corners region from the west with additional snow
accumulation across the west central and northern mountains, as well
as the northwest plateau, late Friday through Friday night. A third
system will clip northwest areas with a brief period of light snow
accumulation Sunday. The start of the work week will feature warmer
and drier weather, but another storm system may cross from the west
with additional precipitation starting late Tuesday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Three westerly upslope flow events will impact northern and western
areas tonight through Sunday.

The tonight/Thursday system is projected to bring upwards of a foot
of snow in the Tusas Mountains, with over half a foot in Dulce, so we
are upgrading to a Winter Storm Warning in those two zones. We are
also adding the Santa Fe Metro Area and Espanola zones to the Winter
Weather Advisory. They are expected to come in with just under
advisory criteria snow amounts in Espanola and Santa Fe, but the
snow will impact roads during the morning rush hour. Also, the Pecos
Wilderness Zone will be added as those high peaks should be able to
wring out at least 4 inches of snow from the moist southwest flow
that will cross with this disturbance.

At this time, models aren't cranking out quite as much snow with the
late Friday and Friday night system. However, the northern mountains
should be able to squeeze out a few to around 6 inches of snow,
especially on west slopes. That system will usher a sharp Pacific
cold front across the state causing high temperatures to fall around
5 to 12 degrees between Friday and Saturday.

Sunday's system will be a quick hitting upper level trough that may
produce a few inches of snow across the northwest mountains,
especially near the CO border. The system isn't particularly deep.

The storm system for late next Tuesday looks like a deep upper level
trough that could produce wintry precip over much of central and
western NM.

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&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Southerly surface flow will continue to stream just enough moisture
into northern NM to be utilized by an approaching shortwave trough
to produce another round of northern mountain snow tonight into
Thursday. A few stray showers with some flurries early Thu morning
could also reach valley locations across western and northern NM.
This system will quickly exit the region Thu, with temperatures
warming a few degrees, but remaining below normal. The highest
snowfall amounts will be up to 6-9 inches across the Tusas, with a
few inches possible over the surrounding highlands.

Temperatures across the east will warm above normal with breezy
southwest flow producing a few hours of elevated fire weather
conditions Fri afternoon. The next Pacific storm system will bring
more snow across western and northern NM Fri night into Sat. This
system will be another quick-hitter with clearing skies by Saturday
afternoon over much of the state. Sunday will see a general warming
trend for most of the state with another weak shortwave trough
bringing a few snow showers to the northern mountains along the CO
border. MinRHs across the east will remain very low sparking
critical fire weather conditions for portions of the NE plains Fri
afternoon, and most of eastern NM this weekend and into early next
week.

The warming trend digs in Mon-Tue with breezy southwest flow
bringing elevated fire weather conditions each afternoon Mon and
Tue. Ventilation rates will remain excellent through the forecast
period, except Mon when most areas will be fair with pockets of
poor across the northwest mountains and central mountain chain. The
next potent Pacific storm system looks to arrive mid next week.
Model discrepancy still exists with timing and strength, but it
appears the train of systems providing beneficial moisture will
continue.

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&&

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF CYCLE
Patchy MVFR ceilings are lingering in portions of eastern New
Mexico. These are projected to rise into the afternoon, but could be
a bit more stubborn than forecast models are indicating. Another
approaching disturbance aloft will being to spread moisture and lift
into western and central New Mexico later this afternoon and into the
overnight. Periodic MVFR to IFR ceilings and visibility will develop
as snow falls with more persistent mountain obscurations and lower
ceilings/visibility in higher terrain areas of northwestern to north
central New Mexico tonight into early Thursday. Improving conditions
are expected into Thursday afternoon.

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&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Farmington......................  22  40  22  41 /  40  10   5  30
Dulce...........................  22  36  12  37 /  90  70  10  40
Cuba............................  23  33  13  38 /  80  60   0  10
Gallup..........................  20  38  19  39 /  40   5   0  20
El Morro........................  19  35  13  41 /  60  20   0  10
Grants..........................  22  39  15  45 /  40  10   0   5
Quemado.........................  22  39  18  43 /  30   5   0   5
Glenwood........................  26  48  24  51 /  10   0   0   5
Chama...........................  19  30   9  33 /  90  80  20  40
Los Alamos......................  23  38  17  42 /  70  60   0   5
Pecos...........................  21  37  18  44 /  50  50   0   5
Cerro/Questa....................  21  31  13  36 /  80  70   5  10
Red River.......................  17  23  10  29 /  70  80   5  10
Angel Fire......................  19  27  12  36 /  40  60   5  10
Taos............................  23  34  14  41 /  60  70   5  10
Mora............................  19  38  17  44 /  40  30   0   5
Espanola........................  27  44  20  48 /  40  50   0   5
Santa Fe........................  24  37  19  43 /  50  50   0   5
Santa Fe Airport................  25  40  20  46 /  40  40   0   5
Albuquerque Foothills...........  29  44  23  49 /  40  30   0   0
Albuquerque Heights.............  32  47  25  52 /  40  20   0   0
Albuquerque Valley..............  32  49  24  54 /  40  20   0   0
Albuquerque West Mesa...........  30  47  22  52 /  40  30   0   0
Los Lunas.......................  32  50  24  55 /  30  10   0   0
Rio Rancho......................  30  46  22  51 /  40  30   0   0
Socorro.........................  32  53  26  56 /  10   0   0   0
Sandia Park/Cedar Crest.........  25  40  21  46 /  40  30   0   5
Tijeras.........................  26  40  21  47 /  40  30   0   5
Moriarty/Estancia...............  23  44  19  51 /  30  10   0   5
Clines Corners..................  21  39  21  47 /  20  10   0   5
Gran Quivira....................  25  44  24  49 /  20   5   0   5
Carrizozo.......................  29  49  29  54 /  10   0   0   0
Ruidoso.........................  25  43  26  52 /   5   5   0   5
Capulin.........................  18  41  18  49 /   5  10   0   5
Raton...........................  19  42  18  51 /  10  20   0   5
Springer........................  20  45  18  54 /  10  10   0   0
Las Vegas.......................  18  39  19  48 /  20  20   0   5
Clayton.........................  19  47  22  56 /  10   5   0   0
Roy.............................  19  44  22  53 /   5   5   0   0
Conchas.........................  22  52  26  61 /   5   5   0   0
Santa Rosa......................  22  51  23  60 /   5   5   0   0
Tucumcari.......................  22  54  27  64 /  10   5   0   0
Clovis..........................  21  53  29  63 /  10   5   0   0
Portales........................  22  54  29  65 /  10   5   0   0
Fort Sumner.....................  22  53  27  62 /   0   5   0   0
Roswell.........................  25  59  31  67 /   0   0   0   0
Picacho.........................  23  53  29  62 /   0   0   0   0
Elk.............................  23  50  28  58 /   0   0   0   0

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory until 5 PM MST Thursday for the following
zones... NMZ504-511>514-516>518.

Winter Storm Warning until 5 PM MST Thursday for the following
zones... NMZ503-510.

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 21, 5:06 AM MST, 11 hours 22 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
506 AM MST Wed Feb 21 2018

NMZ501>540-221200-
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-
506 AM MST Wed Feb 21 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Snow will develop across north central and portions of northwest New
Mexico later today and overnight. A Winter Weather Advisory is in
effect.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow is in effect for north central
and portions of northwest New Mexico through Thursday evening.

Strong winds and chances for snow associated with a cold front will
spread east across the state late Friday through early Saturday. A
Winter Weather Advisory and possibly a Wind Advisory may be required.

.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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In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 21, 11:38 AM MST, 4 hours 50 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
1138 AM MST WED FEB 21 2018

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

0900 AM     SNOW             6 ESE MOGOLLON          33.36N 108.70W
02/19/2018  E4.0 INCH        CATRON             NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            SILVER CREEK DIVIDE SNOTEL.

1058 AM     HIGH SUST WINDS  13 SE TOLAR             34.30N 103.80W
02/19/2018  M40 MPH          ROOSEVELT          NM   AWOS

            K4MR AWOS.

1213 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 18 NNE ENCINOSO         33.92N 105.33W
02/19/2018  M60 MPH          LINCOLN            NM   APRSWXNET/CWOP

1213 PM     HIGH SUST WINDS  18 NNE ENCINOSO         33.92N 105.33W
02/19/2018  M45 MPH          LINCOLN            NM   APRSWXNET/CWOP

1230 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 18 NNE ENCINOSO         33.92N 105.34W
02/19/2018  M60 MPH          LINCOLN            NM   MESONET

            CSBF TRANSWESTERN PUMP.

0200 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 6 NW FRUITLAND          36.80N 108.47W
02/19/2018  M58 MPH          SAN JUAN           NM   NM AIR QUALITY

            ELEVATION 5390.

0234 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 3 SE FARMINGTON         36.72N 108.15W
02/19/2018  E65 MPH          SAN JUAN           NM   TRAINED SPOTTER

0253 PM     HIGH SUST WINDS  RATON CREWS AIRPORT     36.73N 104.50W
02/19/2018  M40 MPH          COLFAX             NM   ASOS

            KRTN ASOS.

0300 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 3 ENE ARCHULETA         36.81N 107.65W
02/19/2018  M62 MPH          SAN JUAN           NM   NM AIR QUALITY

            ELEVATION 6398.

0353 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 3 WNW GALLUP            35.54N 108.78W
02/19/2018  M59 MPH          MCKINLEY           NM   ASOS

            KGUP ASOS.

0453 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST RATON CREWS AIRPORT     36.73N 104.50W
02/19/2018  M58 MPH          COLFAX             NM   ASOS

            KRTN ASOS.

0530 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 8 SSW RED RIVER         36.59N 105.45W
02/19/2018  M84 MPH          TAOS               NM   PUBLIC

            KACHINA PEAK AT TAOS SKI AREA.

0700 PM     SNOW             5 SSW TOADLENA          36.17N 108.93W
02/19/2018  E2.0 INCH        SAN JUAN           NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            NAVAJO WHISKEY CREEK SNOTEL.

0703 PM     SNOW             GALLUP                  35.52N 108.73W
02/19/2018  M1.5 INCH        MCKINLEY           NM   TRAINED SPOTTER

0800 PM     SNOW             8 SSW SAN MIGUEL        36.87N 106.23W
02/19/2018  E4.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            SAN ANTONIO SINK SNOTEL.

0835 PM     HIGH SUST WINDS  2 SSW FORT STANTON      33.47N 105.54W
02/19/2018  M56 MPH          LINCOLN            NM   AWOS

            KSRR AWOS.

0853 PM     HIGH SUST WINDS  1 SSE CLINES CORNERS    35.00N 105.66W
02/19/2018  M46 MPH          TORRANCE           NM   ASOS

            KCQC ASOS.

0900 PM     SNOW             2 ENE GALLUP            35.53N 108.70W
02/19/2018  M3.0 INCH        MCKINLEY           NM   CO-OP OBSERVER

1022 PM     SNOW             GALLUP                  35.52N 108.73W
02/19/2018  M4.3 INCH        MCKINLEY           NM   EMERGENCY MNGR

1139 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 1 SSE CLINES CORNERS    35.00N 105.66W
02/19/2018  M71 MPH          TORRANCE           NM   ASOS

            KCQC ASOS.

0513 AM     SNOW             3 ESE ANGEL FIRE        36.38N 105.24W
02/20/2018  E5.0 INCH        COLFAX             NM   PUBLIC

            ANGEL FIRE SKI AREA.

0530 AM     SNOW             RAMAH                   35.13N 108.49W
02/20/2018  M4.0 INCH        MCKINLEY           NM   TRAINED SPOTTER

0555 AM     SNOW             11 NNW CANON PLAZA      36.70N 106.25W
02/20/2018  E7.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            HOPEWELL SNOTEL.

0557 AM     SNOW             5 NW CHAMA              36.95N 106.65W
02/20/2018  E5.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            CHAMITA SNOTEL.

0558 AM     SNOW             9 E CUBA                36.02N 106.80W
02/20/2018  E4.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            VACAS LOCAS SNOTEL.

0600 AM     SNOW             6 WNW TERERRO           35.76N 105.78W
02/20/2018  E4.0 INCH        SANTA FE           NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            SANTA FE SNOTEL.

0601 AM     SNOW             5 SW BONITO LAKE        33.40N 105.78W
02/20/2018  E6.0 INCH        LINCOLN            NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            SIERRA BLANCA SNOTEL.

0604 AM     SNOW             8 NE ARROYO SECO        36.58N 105.45W
02/20/2018  E3.0 INCH        TAOS               NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            TAOS POWDERHORN SNOTEL.

0606 AM     SNOW             11 ENE AMALIA           36.98N 105.25W
02/20/2018  E6.0 INCH        TAOS               NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            NORTH COSTILLA SNOTEL.

0607 AM     SNOW             5 SSE LLANO LARGO       36.07N 105.63W
02/20/2018  E6.0 INCH        TAOS               NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            RIO SANTA BARBARA SNOTEL.

0607 AM     SNOW             8 SW ROCIADA            35.76N 105.53W
02/20/2018  E3.0 INCH        SAN MIGUEL         NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            WESNER SPRINGS SNOTEL.

0609 AM     SNOW             11 WSW BLUEWATER LAKE   35.23N 108.26W
02/20/2018  E5.0 INCH        CIBOLA             NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            RICE PARK SNOTEL.

0630 AM     SNOW             5 E EL MORRO            35.05N 108.24W
02/20/2018  M3.0 INCH        CIBOLA             NM   TRAINED SPOTTER

0700 AM     SNOW             15 S ANGEL FIRE         36.17N 105.28W
02/20/2018  M1.0 INCH        MORA               NM   TRAINED SPOTTER

0700 AM     SNOW             CHAMA                   36.89N 106.58W
02/20/2018  M4.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   CO-OP OBSERVER

0700 AM     SNOW             1 WNW NAVAJO DAM        36.80N 107.62W
02/20/2018  M1.0 INCH        SAN JUAN           NM   CO-OP OBSERVER

0700 AM     SNOW             RED RIVER               36.71N 105.42W
02/20/2018  E6.0 INCH        TAOS               NM   PUBLIC

            RED RIVER SKI AREA.

0700 AM     SNOW             4 NW SANDIA PARK        35.21N 106.41W
02/20/2018  E2.0 INCH        BERNALILLO         NM   PUBLIC

            SANDIA SKI AREA.

0700 AM     SNOW             3 NW TRES RITOS         36.16N 105.55W
02/20/2018  E10.0 INCH       TAOS               NM   PUBLIC

            SIPAPU SKI AREA.

0700 AM     SNOW             7 ESE CHUPADERO         35.79N 105.80W
02/20/2018  E3.0 INCH        SANTA FE           NM   PUBLIC

            SKI SANTA FE.

0700 AM     SNOW             8 SSW RED RIVER         36.59N 105.45W
02/20/2018  E7.0 INCH        TAOS               NM   PUBLIC

            TAOS SKI AREA.

0708 AM     SNOW             6 W LOS ALAMOS          35.89N 106.39W
02/20/2018  E6.0 INCH        LOS ALAMOS         NM   PUBLIC

            PAJARITO SKI AREA.

0720 AM     SNOW             9 NE ALBUQUERQUE        35.19N 106.48W
02/20/2018  M1.0 INCH        BERNALILLO         NM   CO-OP OBSERVER

            PASEO DEL NOTRE AND TRAMWAY.

0800 AM     SNOW             1 SE GALLUP             35.51N 108.73W
02/20/2018  M3.4 INCH        MCKINLEY           NM   TRAINED SPOTTER

0800 AM     SNOW             EL VADO                 36.59N 106.73W
02/20/2018  M1.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   CO-OP OBSERVER

0815 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 2 SSW FORT STANTON      33.47N 105.54W
02/20/2018  M76 MPH          LINCOLN            NM   AWOS

            KSRR AWOS.

0900 AM     SNOW             2 WSW EL MORRO          35.04N 108.35W
02/20/2018  M2.9 INCH        CIBOLA             NM   CO-OP OBSERVER

0915 AM     SNOW             1 ENE SANTA FE          35.68N 105.94W
02/20/2018  M1.0 INCH        SANTA FE           NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             PIETOWN                 34.30N 108.13W
02/20/2018  M2.4 INCH        CATRON             NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             2 W PONDEROSA           35.67N 106.70W
02/20/2018  M1.2 INCH        SANDOVAL           NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             3 ENE PONDEROSA         35.68N 106.62W
02/20/2018  M1.0 INCH        SANDOVAL           NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             4 E GALLUP              35.52N 108.66W
02/20/2018  M3.0 INCH        MCKINLEY           NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             4 E SANDIA PARK         35.17N 106.30W
02/20/2018  M1.0 INCH        BERNALILLO         NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             6 SSE SANTA FE          35.60N 105.91W
02/20/2018  M1.3 INCH        SANTA FE           NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             2 NE PLACITAS           35.33N 106.40W
02/20/2018  M1.5 INCH        SANDOVAL           NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             3 NW TAOS PUEBLO        36.47N 105.59W
02/20/2018  M1.0 INCH        TAOS               NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             8 NNW OMEGA             34.43N 108.43W
02/20/2018  M2.6 INCH        CATRON             NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             5 E SHADY BROOK         36.37N 105.38W
02/20/2018  M4.0 INCH        TAOS               NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             11 NNE OMEGA            34.47N 108.30W
02/20/2018  M2.5 INCH        CATRON             NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             3 NE FARMINGTON         36.79N 108.15W
02/20/2018  M1.0 INCH        SAN JUAN           NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             2 SSW LOS CORDOVAS      36.36N 105.65W
02/20/2018  M1.0 INCH        TAOS               NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             1 E ARROYO SECO         36.52N 105.55W
02/20/2018  M2.1 INCH        TAOS               NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             4 NE SANTA FE           35.72N 105.90W
02/20/2018  M2.0 INCH        SANTA FE           NM   COCORAHS

            HYDE PARK AND SIERRA DEL NORTE.

0915 AM     SNOW             2 ENE TAOS              36.40N 105.54W
02/20/2018  M1.5 INCH        TAOS               NM   COCORAHS

0915 AM     SNOW             1 SSE GALLUP            35.51N 108.73W
02/20/2018  M3.0 INCH        MCKINLEY           NM   COCORAHS

0920 AM     SNOW             2 N SANTA FE            35.71N 105.95W
02/20/2018  E1.0 INCH        SANTA FE           NM   PUBLIC

1000 AM     SNOW             TAOS                    36.39N 105.58W
02/20/2018  E1.0 INCH        TAOS               NM   EMERGENCY MNGR

1015 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 5 NW NOGAL              33.61N 105.77W
02/20/2018  M64 MPH          LINCOLN            NM   APRSWXNET/CWOP

1015 AM     HIGH SUST WINDS  5 NW NOGAL              33.61N 105.77W
02/20/2018  M43 MPH          LINCOLN            NM   APRSWXNET/CWOP

1015 AM     SNOW             6 WSW MCGAFFEY          35.35N 108.62W
02/20/2018  E5.0 INCH        MCKINLEY           NM   PUBLIC

1100 AM     SNOW             8 ESE ALBUQUERQUE       35.08N 106.50W
02/20/2018  M1.0 INCH        BERNALILLO         NM   NWS EMPLOYEE

            INDIAN SCHOOL AND TRAMWAY.

0330 PM     SNOW             2 N CHAMA               36.92N 106.58W
02/20/2018  M2.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   CO-OP OBSERVER

&&

EVENT NUMBER ABQ201800096 ABQ201800100 ABQ201800103 ABQ201800104
ABQ201800115 ABQ201800105 ABQ201800101 ABQ201800108 ABQ201800114
ABQ201800110 ABQ201800113 ABQ201800117 ABQ201800118 ABQ201800119
ABQ201800122 ABQ201800124 ABQ201800126 ABQ201800125 ABQ201800129
ABQ201800130 ABQ201800149 ABQ201800132 ABQ201800133 ABQ201800134
ABQ201800135 ABQ201800136 ABQ201800137 ABQ201800139 ABQ201800140
ABQ201800141 ABQ201800142 ABQ201800143 ABQ201800150 ABQ201800151
ABQ201800152 ABQ201800153 ABQ201800154 ABQ201800155 ABQ201800156
ABQ201800157 ABQ201800158 ABQ201800159 ABQ201800160 ABQ201800184
ABQ201800185 ABQ201800145 ABQ201800187 ABQ201800162 ABQ201800163
ABQ201800164 ABQ201800165 ABQ201800166 ABQ201800167 ABQ201800168
ABQ201800169 ABQ201800170 ABQ201800171 ABQ201800172 ABQ201800173
ABQ201800174 ABQ201800175 ABQ201800176 ABQ201800177 ABQ201800178
ABQ201800179 ABQ201800188 ABQ201800189 ABQ201800180 ABQ201800181
ABQ201800190 ABQ201800191 ABQ201800192

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