Winter Storm Warning 9, NWS Albuquerque, NM

683 
WWUS45 KABQ 261724
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1024 AM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

...LIGHT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS WESTERN NEW MEXICO TODAY...

...MODERATE TO LOCALLY HEAVY SNOW OVER THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS AND
RATON PASS TODAY AND TONIGHT...

.A low pressure system will spread increasing snow showers over
parts of western and northern New Mexico today and tonight.
Across the west, a few inches of accumulation are expected which 
will create travel slowdowns. Snow will continue to increase in 
coverage and intensity across the northern mountains through 
tonight. Moderate to occasionally heavy snow is expected across 
the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Raton Pass where road 
conditions may deteriorate quickly. Snow will diminish across the 
west by this evening, but will persist across the north through 
early Thursday morning.

NMZ527-270000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0009.181226T2300Z-181227T1200Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
1024 AM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8
  inches expected with locally higher amounts possible near the
  Colorado border. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph tonight.

* WHERE...Raton Ridge and Johnson Mesa.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 New Mexico can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 or 1-800-432-4269.

&&

$$

NMZ511-270000-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-181227T0000Z/
Jemez Mountains-
1024 AM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

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

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Jemez Mountains.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
  Additionally, visibility may be reduced below two miles in 
  snow.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 or 1-800-432-4269.

&&

$$

NMZ502-505-506-508-270000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-181227T0000Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-
1024 AM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch
  resulting in storm totals of 1 to 3 inches generally with
  between 3 and 6 inches over 8000 feet. Winds gusting as high as
  35 mph late today.

* WHERE...West Central Mountains, Southwest Mountains, West 
  Central Plateau and Chuska Mountains.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and 
  periods of low visibility. This includes areas along 
  Interstate 40 near the Continental Divide. If travelling, 
  allow extra time to reach your destination.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 or 1-800-432-4269.

&&

$$

NMZ510-512>515-270000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-181227T1200Z/
San Juan Mountains-West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
1024 AM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

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

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 
  inches are expected in the Tusas Mountains, while 5 to 10 
  inches are possible across the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. 
  Locally higher amounts near one foot is possible near the 
  Colorado border in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHERE...This includes the San Juan or Tusas Mountains and the
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and
  periods of low visibility. Some mountains passes may become
  impassible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 or 1-800-432-4269.

&&

$$

34

573 
WWUS45 KABQ 261940
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1240 PM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

...LIGHT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS WESTERN NEW MEXICO TODAY...

...MODERATE TO LOCALLY HEAVY SNOW OVER THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS AND
RATON PASS TODAY AND TONIGHT...

.A low pressure system will spread increasing snow showers over
parts of western and northern New Mexico today and tonight.
Across the west, much of the snow has ended, though an
additional inch of snow is possible. Snow will continue to 
increase in coverage and intensity across the northern mountains 
through tonight. Moderate to occasionally heavy snow is expected 
across the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Raton Pass where 
road conditions may deteriorate quickly. Road conditions may also
deteriorate quickly this afternoon across the upper Rio Grande
Valley and lower Chama River Valley areas. Snow will diminish 
across the west by this evening, but will persist across the
Sangre de Cristo and Tusas Mountains through early Thursday 
morning.

NMZ527-270000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0009.181226T2300Z-181227T1200Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
1240 PM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 
  inches expected with locally higher amounts possible near the 
  Colorado border. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph tonight.

* WHERE...Raton Ridge and Johnson Mesa.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 New Mexico can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 or 1-800-432-4269.

&&

$$

NMZ516-517-270000-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-181227T0000Z/
Upper Rio Grande Valley-Lower Chama River Valley-
1240 PM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

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

* WHAT...Wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. 

* WHERE...Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions as
  snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible. Visibility
  may be reduced below one mile in snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 or 1-800-432-4269.

&&

$$

NMZ502-505-506-508-511-270000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-181227T0000Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-Jemez Mountains-
1240 PM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch
  resulting in storm totals of 1 to 3 inches generally with 
  between 3 and 6 inches over 8000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 
  35 mph late today.

* WHERE...West Central Mountains, Southwest Mountains, West 
  Central Plateau and Chuska Mountains.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and 
  periods of low visibility. This includes areas along 
  Interstate 40 near the Continental Divide. If travelling, 
  allow extra time to reach your destination.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 or 1-800-432-4269.

&&

$$

NMZ510-512>515-270000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-181227T1200Z/
San Juan Mountains-West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
1240 PM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

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

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are 
  expected in the Tusas Mountains, while 5 to 10 inches are 
  possible across the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Locally higher 
  amounts near one foot is possible near the Colorado border in 
  the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHERE...This includes the San Juan or Tusas Mountains and the 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and 
  periods of low visibility. Some mountains passes may become 
  impassible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 or 1-800-432-4269.

&&

$$

34

568 
WWUS45 KABQ 262241
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
341 PM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

...MODERATE TO LOCALLY HEAVY SNOW OVER THE NORTHEAST TONIGHT...

.A storm system will continue to bring snow showers across
portions of western New Mexico, as well as the upper Rio Grande
Valley, Jemez Mountains and Lower Chama River Valley through the
remainder of the afternoon. As the storm system pulls away from
the state, precipitation will wrap around the system into
northeast New Mexico. Snow coverage and intensity will increase
across this area this evening and overnight, which may cause
difficult or severe road conditions. Snow will persist across
northeast New Mexico, to include the Tusas and Sangre de Cristo 
Mountains, though early Thursday morning. 

NMZ527-270000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0009.181226T2300Z-181227T1200Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
341 PM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8
  inches expected with up to a foot possible near the Colorado
  border. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph tonight.

* WHERE...Raton Ridge and Johnson Mesa.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

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 New Mexico can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 or 1-800-432-4269.

&&

$$

NMZ528>531-270000-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.181226T2300Z-181227T1200Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-
341 PM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches
  expected, locally higher across northern Union County. Winds
  gusting as high as 50 mph tonight.

* WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands and Northeast Highlands, and 
  Union and Harding Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 or 1-800-432-4269.

&&

$$

NMZ502-505-506-508-511-516-517-270000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-181227T0000Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-Jemez Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Lower Chama River Valley-
341 PM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch
  across portions of western New Mexico and one to two inches
  across the Lower Chama River Valley and Upper Rio Grande Valley.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph across western New Mexico.

* WHERE...West Central Plateau, Jemez Mountains, West Central 
  Mountains, Southwest Mountains, Lower Chama River Valley, 
  Upper Rio Grande Valley and Chuska Mountains.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and
  reduced visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 or 1-800-432-4269.

&&

$$

NMZ510-512>515-270000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-181227T1200Z/
San Juan Mountains-West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
341 PM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches,
  bringing total accumulations between 5 to 10 inches with locally
  higher amounts up to one foot on the peaks. Winds gusting as 
  high as 35 mph this evening.

* WHERE...This includes the San Juan or Tusas Mountains and the 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and
  periods of low visibility. Some mountains passes may become
  impassible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 or 1-800-432-4269.

&&

$$

34

708 
WWUS45 KABQ 262358
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
458 PM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

...MODERATE TO LOCALLY HEAVY SNOW OVER THE NORTHEAST TONIGHT...

.Moderate to heavy snow combined with strong and gusty winds across
northeast New Mexico may create difficult to severe travel 
conditions tonight. As the parent storm system pulls away from 
the state, precipitation will wrap around the system into 
northeast New Mexico. Snow coverage and intensity will increase 
across this area this evening and overnight. Snowfall rates may
exceed 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. Snow will persist across 
northeast New Mexico, as well as the Tusas and Sangre de Cristo 
Mountains, though early Thursday morning.

NMZ502-505-506-508-511-516-517-270100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-181227T0000Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-Jemez Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Lower Chama River Valley-
458 PM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

Snow showers will continue to diminish this evening across
portions of western New Mexico, as well as the Jemez Mountains,
Lower Rio Grande Valley and the Upper Rio Grande Valley.
Additional accumulations will be less than one inch. Slick
roadways may continue into the evening. 

$$

NMZ527-270800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181227T1200Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
458 PM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 
  inches expected with up to a foot possible near the Colorado 
  border. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph tonight.

* WHERE...Raton Ridge and Johnson Mesa.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

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 New Mexico can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 or 1-800-432-4269.

&&

$$

NMZ510-512>515-270800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-181227T1200Z/
San Juan Mountains-West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
458 PM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, 
  bringing total accumulations between 5 to 10 inches with 
  locally higher amounts up to one foot on the peaks. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph this evening.

* WHERE...This includes the San Juan or Tusas Mountains and the 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and 
  periods of low visibility. Some mountains passes may become 
  impassible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 or 1-800-432-4269.

&&

$$

NMZ528>531-270800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-181227T1200Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-
458 PM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches expected, locally higher across northern Union County. 
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph tonight.

* WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands and Northeast Highlands, and 
  Union and Harding Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 or 1-800-432-4269.

&&

$$

34

465 
WWUS45 KABQ 270541
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1041 PM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

...MODERATE TO LOCALLY HEAVY SNOW OVER THE NORTHEAST TONIGHT...

.Moderate to heavy snow combined with strong and gusty winds
across northeast New Mexico will create difficult to severe 
travel conditions tonight. As a storm system pulls away from the 
state, precipitation will wrap around the system into northeast 
New Mexico. Periods of moderate to heavy snow will continue 
across this area late this evening and overnight. Snowfall rates 
may reach 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. Light snow should then 
linger across parts of northeast New Mexico, as well as the Tusas 
and Sangre de Cristo Mountains, into Thursday morning.

NMZ527-271200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181227T1200Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
1041 PM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 
  inches expected with up to a foot possible near the Colorado 
  border. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph tonight.

* WHERE...Raton Ridge and Johnson Mesa.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

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 New Mexico can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 or 1-800-432-4269.

&&

$$

NMZ510-512>515-271200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-181227T1200Z/
San Juan Mountains-West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
1041 PM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, 
  bringing total accumulations between 5 to 10 inches with locally
  higher amounts up to one foot on the peaks. Winds gusting as 
  high as 35 mph this evening.

* WHERE...This includes the San Juan or Tusas Mountains and the 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and 
  periods of low visibility. Some mountains passes may become 
  impassible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 or 1-800-432-4269.

&&

$$

NMZ528>531-271200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-181227T1200Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-
1041 PM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches
  expected, locally higher across northern Union County. Winds
  gusting as high as 50 mph tonight, mainly in eastern Colfax,
  Union and Harding Counties.

* WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands and Northeast Highlands, and 
  Union and Harding Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 or 1-800-432-4269.

&&

$$

44

240 
WWUS45 KABQ 271217
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
517 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018

...SECOND AND STRONGER STORM TAKING AIM ON NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NEW 
MEXICO TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING... 

The potential exists for heavy snow accumulation across most of 
northern and central New Mexico tonight through Friday night, and
through Saturday morning on the eastern plains. Cold air and 
easterly upslope flow delivered by a storm system currently 
exiting the state will set the stage for widespread snow across 
central and western areas as a stronger storm system arrives from 
the northwest tonight. Heavy snow will spread to the far eastern 
plains as well on Friday, then favor locations along and east of 
the central mountain chain Friday night, before lingering across 
the eastern plains Saturday morning. A very strong east wind will 
develop below canyons opening into the Albuquerque and Santa Fe 
areas late tonight through Friday morning with gusts potentially 
reaching 50 to 60 mph. These winds will cause the snow to blow and
drift with near whiteout conditions at times. Very cold air with 
the storm system will cause wind chill temperatures to vary around
15 degrees above zero to 15 degrees below zero across most of 
northern and central New Mexico during the early morning hours 
both Friday and and Saturday.

NMZ527-271330-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181227T1200Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
517 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Occasional snow showers will linger today, but widespread snow
accumulation is no longer expected; therefore, the Winter Storm
Warning will be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ510-512>515-272300-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-181227T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.WS.A.0011.181228T0100Z-181229T1300Z/
San Juan Mountains-West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
517 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Several inches to over a foot of new snow 
  will be possible.

* WHERE...San Juan Mountains, Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Snow showers will linger today as one storm system exits
  the state. Heavy snow will redevelop this evening, then continue
  until late Friday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to
  impossible. Bitter cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero late
  tonight and late Friday night will pose a risk of frostbite.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts. 

&&

$$

NMZ528-529-531-272300-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-181227T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.WS.A.0011.181228T0100Z-181229T1300Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Harding County-
517 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of several
  inches to over 1 foot possible.

* WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands and Northeast Highlands, and 
  Harding County.

* WHEN...Snow showers will linger today as one storm system exits
  the state. Heavy snow will develop this evening, then continue
  until late Friday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to
  impossible. Wind chill temperatures will drop to around 5
  degrees below zero late tonight and late Friday night, posing a
  risk of frostbite.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts. 

&&

$$

NMZ530-271330-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-181227T1200Z/
Union County-
517 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Occasional snow showers will linger as one storm system exits the
state today. Accumulating snow will redevelop Friday through
Saturday with very cold temperatures and the potential for travel
impacts.

$$

NMZ501>509-511-516>524-532-533-272300-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WS.A.0011.181228T0100Z-181229T1300Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-Jemez 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-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
517 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations from around
  4 inches to well over 1 foot. Winds could gust as high as 35
  mph. 

* WHERE...The northwest, west central, southwest and central
  mountains, and their adjacent highlands, valleys and plateaus,
  including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos, Gallup and Farmington.
 
* WHEN...From this evening through late Friday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to
  impossible. Wind chill temperatures will drop roughly from 10
  degrees above zero to 10 degrees below zero late tonight and
  Friday night. Very strong east canyon wind gusts from 50 to 60
  mph in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe areas will cause the snow to
  blow and drift with near whiteout conditions at times late 
  tonight through Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts. 

&&

$$

NMZ525-526-534>540-272300-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WS.A.0011.181228T1300Z-181229T1900Z/
Upper Tularosa Valley-South Central Mountains-Quay County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
517 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations from 4 inches to 
  over 1 foot possible, except up to 21 inches above 7500 feet in 
  the South Central Mountains.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains and Upper Tularosa Valley, as
  well as the plains of Chaves, Quay, Curry, Roosevelt, De Baca
  and eastern Lincoln Counties.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to
  impossible. Wind chill temperatures may vary around 10 degrees
  above zero to a few degrees below zero late tonight and late
  Friday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts. 

&&

$$

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
342 AM MST Wed Dec 26 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
A low pressure system is approaching New Mexico from the west, and
this feature will continue to lead to unsettled weather conditions
for the remainder of the day with inclement weather shifting to the
northeast tonight. Rain and high elevation snow showers will become
more numerous through the day with snow levels rising to 6,000 to
7,000 feet by late afternoon. A couple to a few inches of snow
accumulation are expected in western and central New Mexico by day's
end, especially in the higher terrain, and several inches of
accumulation are expected in the Sangre de Cristo mountains. Snow
will linger in northeastern New Mexico tonight before the storm
exits the state, and the Raton Pass could turn treacherous as several
inches of snow quickly accumulates there. There will not be much of a
break in the unsettled weather pattern, as another low pressure
system will quickly push toward New Mexico late Thursday into Friday.
This storm will usher in much colder air with moderate to heavy
snowfall for a large portion of central New Mexico. Frigid
temperatures could stay at or below freezing for a couple to a few
consecutive days for several locales within the state late this week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Very busy and challenging shift is ongoing as unsettled pattern is
slowly coming to fruition. Areas of low clouds, fog, light
rain/drizzle are impacting the eastern zones. Fog has not been as
widespread as the ongoing dense fog advisory suggested, but will
keep hold of this advisory for a couple to a few more hours and
monitor the early morning trends.

The initial disturbance of interest today is in the form of a
Pacific low, currently in AZ with a couple of distinct circulations
present. The southern-most circulation is beginning to, and will
continue to be, the main feature of interest crossing NM through the
day today. The 00 UTC forecast models all indicated that the low
should take on a negative tilt as it comes into the Land of
Enchantment, leading to a deepening or re-intensification of the
cyclone. This will introduce a challenging uptick in precipitation
amounts this afternoon into tonight with a trowal feature being
depicted. This would lead to a brief, but heavier dose of
precipitation, much of it falling as snow over portions of the
Sangres and over the Raton pass. Have opted to upgrade the winter
storm watch to a warning for the Raton Pass area, and the day shift
will need to monitor the Sangres closely for possible upgrade as
amounts may exceed 10 to 12 inches on some peaks. Elsewhere the
scattered to widespread rain and snow showers will periodically
develop through the day, dwindling into the evening.

By dawn Thursday the initial upper low will have bottomed-out and
raced into western KS. Precipitation will wane into late Thursday
morning with a cold northwest to north wind having impacted many
zones Wednesday night into Thursday. This colder air will keep
Thursday's high temperatures below normal with more cooling quickly
on the way as the next low crosses the Great Basin on a fast
track toward NM. This low still looks to host a very cold airmass
with it, and 500 mb temperatures appear even lower than they did 24
hours ago (-34 C over NV by late Thursday). The low will spread some
large scale ascent into northwestern NM, enough for isolated to
scattered light showers late in the day. In the northeast, the back
door segment of the front could also induce some light,
frontogenetically-induced snow.

Conditions quickly worsen into Thursday night as the upper low dives
into AZ and the aforementioned back door cold front makes a run
southwestward and spills through the central mountain chain.
Continued diffluent flow aloft will work into NM ahead of the low,
and a well-defined southwest-to-northeast oriented band of snow (in
line with the mid level front) appears to also lead the charge. The
east slopes of the Sangre de Cristos and central highlands/mountains
would also quickly see an onset of snow due to upslope flow, coupled
with increased isentropic upglide.

The low will then make its way into NM through the day Friday,
retaining a healthy and widespread precipitation shield ahead of it,
near the mid level front, and near the core of the low. The QPF
amounts appear rather widespread and fairly generous, and considering
that snow ratios will be rising amid the colder air, there is
potential for several inches of snow in much of central NM. This low
will indeed be a trouble-maker with widespread wintry travel impacts
across a majority of the state (focused in central to east central
NM). The cold temperatures are also noteworthy. For example in the
current forecast, Albuquerque would likely see temperatures at or
below freezing from early Friday morning continuously through late
Monday morning.

Model solutions carry the low slowly out of NM as an opening trough
on Saturday with precipitation gradually turning more showery with
less coverage and intensity during the day. There is still potential
for another cut- off low to develop as a subsequent vorticity lobe
drops southward. This cut-off low would likely round south of NM,
introducing minimal, if any, precipitation. However, another short
wave could change that early next week, and temperatures would be
slow to rebound through this time.

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&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
A couple of storm systems will cross during the latter half of the
week bringing precipitation to most if not all of the forecast area.
There is less certainty with a third system that may arrive early
next week. The active weather pattern will keep temperatures below
normal for the next 7 days. Poor ventilation will be found mainly
north of I-40 today and Thursday before spreading further south
Friday, and reaching all zones over the weekend and early next week.

The first upper level low pressure system will enter SW NM this
morning then exit NE NM late tonight. Wetting precipitation will
favor the mountains, east slopes of the central mountain chain and
much of the eastern plains. Snow accumulation should remain above
6000 ft until tonight when it will spread to lower elevations of the
northeast. The northern mountains will be the big winners with a few
to several inches of snow, and especially the Sangre de Cristos where
around 10 inches of snow is expected on higher peaks and along Raton
Pass. A Pacific cold front will bring strong northwest winds as it
crosses the Northwest and West Central Highlands, Middle Rio Grande
Valley, Sandia/Manzano and Gallinas Mountains and eventually the East
Central Plains late this afternoon into tonight. A back door cold
front will also bring strong north winds to the Northeast Plains
tonight into Thursday morning. The strongest overnight gusts should
reach around 50 mph across central and northeast areas.

The second storm system should be the wettest and coldest as 700 mb
temperatures fall to around -12C.  The potential exists for
widespread snow accumulation mainly Thursday night through Friday
night, except into Saturday across the east. Both westerly and
easterly upslope flow favored locations should do well with this
winter storm, since the cold front from the mid week system will
deliver cold air and upslope flow to eastern areas just before this
second upper low arrives from the northwest.  Much of the forecast
area could potentially accumulate a few to several inches of snow as
this upper low enters west central parts of the state, then lifts
northeastward. The potential exists for a strong east wind below
canyons opening into the Albuquerque and Santa Fe areas late
Thursday night into Friday morning, when gusts could again reach
40 to 50 mph.

Models have been changeable run to run on the track, depth and
timing of another storm system that may impact the forecast area
early next week.  The latest GFS and ECMWF runs depict an upper
level trough passing southeastward over the central and southern
Rockies Monday and Monday night with a back door cold front and a
chance for wintry precipitation favoring the northern mountains and
eastern plains.

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&&

.AVIATION...
06Z TAF CYCLE
Mts obscured. Elongated upper low stretched from north to south over
AZ will continue moving east and into NM before 26/12Z. The
approaching low has induced a moist low level east to west flow,
resulting in widespread MVFR to IFR cigs/vsbys in -dz and br from the
Pecos Valley to the TX border at 05Z and expect these conditions
could reach the east slopes of the central mt chain around 09Z, if
not sooner, then diminish from west to east aft 18Z as the upper low
moves over central NM. MVFR to IFR cigs/vsbys in rain and snow
associated with the upper low will move into wrn NM between 26/06Z
and 26/12Z, reaching the RGV by 26/15Z. Showers to become widespread
in the circulation around the upper low as it becomes centered over
central NM at 27/00Z then lifts over ne NM. A few thunderstorms
possible east of the Pecos Valley aft 26/15Z.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Farmington......................  43  20  36  21 /  50   5  20  40
Dulce...........................  43  16  33  14 /  70  30  20  50
Cuba............................  41  21  35  19 /  60  60  20  70
Gallup..........................  40  14  36  15 /  50  10  30  70
El Morro........................  38  17  34  17 /  60  20  30  80
Grants..........................  40  17  36  17 /  50  20  20  70
Quemado.........................  37  19  38  19 /  60  30  30  80
Glenwood........................  43  28  43  28 /  70  30  10  70
Chama...........................  39  14  29   9 /  70  60  30  60
Los Alamos......................  39  24  34  20 /  60  60  10  70
Pecos...........................  39  23  34  18 /  80  50  10  80
Cerro/Questa....................  39  17  30  13 /  70  80  30  70
Red River.......................  33  12  24   8 /  80  90  30  80
Angel Fire......................  35   4  26   1 /  80  90  30  80
Taos............................  40  19  32  13 /  60  70  20  70
Mora............................  41  19  35  11 /  80  60  20  80
Espanola........................  44  23  38  20 /  50  60  10  60
Santa Fe........................  39  23  34  20 /  60  60  10  70
Santa Fe Airport................  42  22  37  18 /  50  50  10  70
Albuquerque Foothills...........  44  26  41  24 /  50  30   5  70
Albuquerque Heights.............  45  28  42  26 /  50  20   5  60
Albuquerque Valley..............  47  23  44  22 /  50  20   5  60
Albuquerque West Mesa...........  46  26  42  24 /  50  20   5  70
Los Lunas.......................  47  23  45  23 /  40  20   5  60
Rio Rancho......................  46  26  42  24 /  50  20   5  70
Socorro.........................  48  28  47  27 /  40  10   5  50
Sandia Park/Cedar Crest.........  38  25  35  20 /  60  40  10  70
Tijeras.........................  41  23  38  18 /  60  40  10  70
Moriarty/Estancia...............  42  22  41  16 /  50  30   5  70
Clines Corners..................  38  23  36  15 /  60  30  10  70
Gran Quivira....................  41  25  40  21 /  60  30   5  50
Carrizozo.......................  44  27  43  24 /  70  30   5  40
Ruidoso.........................  40  26  40  22 /  70  40  10  30
Capulin.........................  43  17  28   7 /  80  90  20  60
Raton...........................  45  17  33   9 /  80  80  20  70
Springer........................  46  17  36   9 /  80  70  20  70
Las Vegas.......................  41  21  35  12 /  70  50  20  80
Clayton.........................  49  24  35  15 /  80  50  10  40
Roy.............................  45  23  36  13 /  70  50  10  70
Conchas.........................  51  29  45  19 /  70  30  10  60
Santa Rosa......................  48  30  46  19 /  60  30  10  60
Tucumcari.......................  54  31  46  20 /  60  30   5  50
Clovis..........................  55  31  48  20 /  50  20   5  30
Portales........................  57  31  51  20 /  50  10   5  20
Fort Sumner.....................  52  30  49  20 /  60  20   5  40
Roswell.........................  55  32  54  27 /  40   5   5  10
Picacho.........................  51  30  51  23 /  50   5   5  10
Elk.............................  48  28  49  24 /  50  20   5  10

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Dense Fog Advisory until noon MST today for the following zones...
NMZ530>538.

Winter Weather Advisory until 5 PM MST this afternoon for the
following zones... NMZ502-505-506-508.

Winter Weather Advisory from 8 AM this morning to 5 AM MST Thursday
for the following zones... NMZ510-512>515.

Winter Storm Warning from 4 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Thursday
for the following zones... NMZ527.

&&

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
423 AM MST Tue Dec 25 2018

NMZ501>540-261130-
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-
423 AM MST Tue Dec 25 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A few snow showers will move into western New Mexico late today and
tonight as a low pressure system approaches the state. Areas of
lower visibility and a couple to a few inches of snow accumulation
will begin to create some travel impacts in western parts of the
state. Areas of fog may develop in eastern New Mexico tonight,
limiting visibility to less than a mile.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

The previously mentioned low pressure system will move directly over
New Mexico on Wednesday producing scattered to widespread rain and
snow showers. Snow accumulations will be most likely in western and
northern New Mexico, particularly in the higher terrain. A few inches
of localized accumulations will also be possible in the central and
south central mountains.

A second low pressure system will impact New Mexico late Thursday
into Friday, bringing much colder temperatures and another round of
snow to a large part of the state. A few to several inches of snow
accumulation will be possible for many locations, and temperatures
may struggle to rise above freezing for much of the state on both
Friday and Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report any snowfall accumulations to the
Albuquerque National Weather Service at 1.888.386.7637 or via our
webpage at weather.gov/abq. You can also submit your snowfall amounts
and weather pictures on our Facebook page or on Twitter using the
hashtag nmwx.

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