Wind Advisory 4, NWS Albuquerque, NM

197 
WWUS75 KABQ 181044
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
344 AM MST Fri Jan 18 2019

...STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS OVER PORTIONS OF CENTRAL
AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO TODAY...

.A vigorous trough of low pressure will slide into New Mexico on 
Friday with a strong jet streak aloft and a deepening lee-side 
surface low accompanying. The strong pressure gradient that will 
take shape over New Mexico will lead to very strong winds, with 
the strongest winds generally across the higher terrain south of 
Interstate 40. Wind gusts may occasionally exceed 55 to 65 mph 
with possible wind damage to trees, utility poles, and roofs.

NMZ508-521>526-533>540-181900-
/O.EXT.KABQ.HW.W.0001.190118T1500Z-190119T0400Z/
Southwest Mountains-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
South Central Mountains-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-
Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
344 AM MST Fri Jan 18 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
MST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Southwest Mountains, Sandia/Manzano Mountains,
  Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, South Central Highlands, 
  Upper Tularosa Valley, South Central Mountains, Guadalupe 
  County, Quay County, Curry County, Roosevelt County, De Baca 
  County, Chaves County Plains, Eastern Lincoln County, Southwest 
  Chaves County. 

* WINDS...Sustained from the northwest at 30 to 45 mph with 
  occasional gusts of 55 to 65 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will quickly increase through the morning,
  peaking in intensity through the afternoon. Winds will begin
  decreasing in speed this evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Areas of blowing dust may cause visibility 
  reductions down to 5 miles in portions of the eastern plains. 
  In addition, visibility may be reduced to less than one mile 
  in blowing snow across the higher terrain of the central and 
  southern mountains. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will exist on southwest-to- 
  northeast oriented roads. High profile vehicles will be 
  exposed to dangerous driving conditions. Gusts to 65 mph may 
  cause damage to vulnerable trees and structures. 

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.

&&

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NMZ531-181900-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0004.190118T1500Z-190119T0100Z/
Harding County-
344 AM MST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MST
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 6 PM MST
this evening. 

* LOCATION...Harding County. 

* WINDS...Northwest at 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts to 50 
  mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen late this morning, peak during 
  the afternoon hours, then decrease early evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions to 5 miles in blowing dust is
  possible.  

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will exist on southwest-to- 
  northeast oriented roads. High profile vehicles will be 
  exposed to very difficult driving conditions. Lightweight and 
  loose objects may become toppled or airborne. 

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.

&&

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NMZ501-506-507-519-520-529-532-181900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0004.190118T1500Z-190119T0100Z/
Northwest Plateau-West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Northeast Highlands-
Eastern San Miguel County-
344 AM MST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
MST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Northwest Plateau, West Central Mountains and 
  Highlands, Middle and Lower Rio Grande Valley, Albuquerque 
  Metro, Northeast Highlands, and Eastern San Miguel County. 

* WINDS...Northwest at 25 to 40 mph with occasional gusts to 
  between 50 and 55 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen early morning, peak during the 
  afternoon hours, then decrease early evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions to 5 miles in blowing dust is 
  possible. Blowing snow may reduce visibility to 3 miles or 
  less across the Northwest Plateau, West Central Mountains and 
  Highlands. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will exist on southwest-to- 
  northeast oriented roads. High profile vehicles will be 
  exposed to very difficult driving conditions. Lightweight and 
  loose objects may become toppled or airborne. 

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.

&&

$$

471 
WWUS75 KABQ 181850
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1150 AM MST Fri Jan 18 2019

...STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS TO CONTINUE OVER 
PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO INTO THIS EVENING...

.A vigorous trough of low pressure will continue east across New 
Mexico on Friday with a strong jet streak aloft and a deepening 
lee-side surface low accompanying. A strong pressure gradient 
will continue over New Mexico, leading to very strong winds with 
the strongest winds generally across the higher terrain south of 
Interstate 40. Wind gusts may occasionally exceed 55 to 65 mph 
with possible wind damage to trees, utility poles, and roofs.

NMZ508-521>526-533>540-190100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190119T0400Z/
Southwest Mountains-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
South Central Mountains-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-
Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
1150 AM MST Fri Jan 18 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...Southwest Mountains, Sandia/Manzano Mountains, 
  Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, South Central Highlands, 
  Upper Tularosa Valley, South Central Mountains, Guadalupe 
  County, Quay County, Curry County, Roosevelt County, De Baca 
  County, Chaves County Plains, Eastern Lincoln County, 
  Southwest Chaves County. 

* WINDS...Sustained from the northwest at 30 to 45 mph with 
  occasional gusts of 55 to 65 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will peak in intensity through the afternoon. 
  Winds will begin decreasing in speed this evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Areas of blowing dust may cause visibility 
  reductions down to 5 miles in portions of the eastern plains. 
  In addition, visibility may be reduced to less than one mile 
  in blowing snow across the higher terrain of the central and 
  southern mountains. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will exist on southwest-to- 
  northeast oriented roads. High profile vehicles will be 
  exposed to dangerous driving conditions. Gusts to 65 mph may 
  cause damage to vulnerable trees and structures. 

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.

&&

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NMZ530-190100-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0004.190118T2200Z-190119T0400Z/
Union County-
1150 AM MST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM MST
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MST
this evening. 

* LOCATION...Union County.

* WINDS...North at 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts to 50 mph.
 
* TIMING...Winds will strengthen mid to late afternoon, peak
  during the early evening hours, then decrease early evening. 

* VISIBILITY...No restrictions anticipated. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will exist on west-to-east 
  oriented roads. High profile vehicles will be exposed to very 
  difficult driving conditions. Lightweight and loose objects may 
  become toppled or airborne. 

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.

&&

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NMZ531-532-190100-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190119T0400Z/
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
1150 AM MST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Harding and Eastern San Miguel Counties. 

* WINDS...Northwest at 25 to 40 mph with occasional gusts to
  between 50 and 55 mph, becoming north at 25 to 35 mph with 
  occasional gusts to 50 mph by late afternoon. 

* TIMING...Winds will peak during the afternoon hours, then 
  decrease early evening. 

* VISIBILITY...No restrictions anticipated.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will exist on southwest-to- 
  northeast oriented roads. High profile vehicles will be 
  exposed to very difficult driving conditions. Lightweight and 
  loose objects may become toppled or airborne. 

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.

&&

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NMZ501-506-507-519-520-529-190100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190119T0100Z/
Northwest Plateau-West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Northeast Highlands-
1150 AM MST Fri Jan 18 2019

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

* LOCATION...Northwest Plateau, West Central Mountains and
  Highlands, Middle and Lower Rio Grande Valley, Albuquerque Metro
  and Northeast Highlands. 

* WINDS...Northwest at 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts to
  between 50. 

* TIMING...Winds will peak during the afternoon hours, then 
  decrease early evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions to 5 miles in blowing dust is 
  possible. Blowing snow may reduce visibility to 3 miles or 
  less across the Northwest Plateau, West Central Mountains and 
  Highlands. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will exist on southwest-to- 
  northeast oriented roads. High profile vehicles will be 
  exposed to very difficult driving conditions. Lightweight and 
  loose objects may become toppled or airborne. 

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.

&&

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541 
WWUS75 KABQ 190049
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
549 PM MST Fri Jan 18 2019

...STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS TO CONTINUE OVER
PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO INTO THIS EVENING...

.A vigorous trough of low pressure will continue east across New
Mexico on Friday with a strong jet streak aloft and a deepening
lee-side surface low accompanying. A strong pressure gradient
will continue over New Mexico, leading to very strong winds with
the strongest winds generally across the higher terrain south of
Interstate 40. Wind gusts may occasionally exceed 55 to 65 mph
with possible wind damage to trees, utility poles, and roofs.

NMZ501-506-507-519-520-529-190200-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190119T0100Z/
Northwest Plateau-West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Northeast Highlands-
549 PM MST Fri Jan 18 2019

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

Winds have subsided well below advisory criteria, thus the wind
advisory will be allowed to expire at 6 PM MST.

$$

NMZ508-521>526-533>540-190400-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190119T0400Z/
Southwest Mountains-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
South Central Mountains-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-
Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
549 PM MST Fri Jan 18 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...Southwest Mountains, Sandia/Manzano Mountains, 
  Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, South Central Highlands, 
  Upper Tularosa Valley, South Central Mountains, Guadalupe 
  County, Quay County, Curry County, Roosevelt County, De Baca 
  County, Chaves County Plains, Eastern Lincoln County, 
  Southwest Chaves County. 

* WINDS...Sustained from the northwest at 30 to 40 mph with 
  occasional gusts of 50 to 60 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will begin decreasing in speed this evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Areas of blowing dust may cause visibility 
  reductions down to 5 miles in portions of the eastern plains. 
  In addition, visibility may be reduced to less than one mile 
  in blowing snow across the higher terrain of the central and 
  southern mountains. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will exist on southwest-to- 
  northeast oriented roads. High profile vehicles will be 
  exposed to dangerous driving conditions. Gusts to 65 mph may 
  cause damage to vulnerable trees and structures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ530-190400-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190119T0400Z/
Union County-
549 PM MST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Union County.

* WINDS...North at 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will peak during the early evening hours, then
  decrease later in the evening. 

* VISIBILITY...No restrictions anticipated.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will exist on west-to-east 
  oriented roads. High profile vehicles will be exposed to very 
  difficult driving conditions. Lightweight and loose objects 
  may become toppled or airborne. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ531-532-190400-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190119T0400Z/
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
549 PM MST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Harding and Eastern San Miguel Counties.

* WINDS...North at 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts to 50 mph.  

* TIMING...Winds will begin decreasing this evening. 

* VISIBILITY...No restrictions anticipated.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will exist on southwest-to- 
  northeast oriented roads. High profile vehicles will be 
  exposed to very difficult driving conditions. Lightweight and 
  loose objects may become toppled or airborne. 

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.

&&

$$

423 
WWUS75 KABQ 190401
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
901 PM MST Fri Jan 18 2019

NMZ508-521>526-533>540-190515-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190119T0400Z/
Southwest Mountains-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
South Central Mountains-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-
Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
901 PM MST Fri Jan 18 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Winds are subsiding across the warning area and the high wind
warning will be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ531-532-190515-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190119T0400Z/
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
901 PM MST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Winds are subsiding across the advisory area and the wind 
advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ530-190515-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190119T0400Z/
Union County-
901 PM MST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Winds are subsiding across the advisory area and the wind 
advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

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Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1035 AM MST Thu Jan 17 2019

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF CYCLE
VFR conditions prevail areawide and are forecast to persist at KLVS,
KTCC and KROW. However, deteriorating conditions are forecast
overnight through Friday morning across central and western NM as a
potent Pacific trough approaches and pushes into New Mexico. KFMN and
KGUP will dip down to IFR in rain with a change over to snow early
Friday morning, with LIFR conditions possible in blowing snow. Winds
will trend up significantly overnight with the potential for
mountain wind-wave development. KSAF will be impacted with IFR
conditions in snow associated with a frontal passage later Friday
morning, with impacts at KAEG/KABQ less certain.

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.PREV DISCUSSION...257 AM MST Thu Jan 17 2019...
.SYNOPSIS...
Pleasant weather is on-tap for today with high cirrus moving
overhead. The next winter storm system will swing through New Mexico
starting in the Four Corners late tonight, spreading through much of
the northern two-thirds of the state Friday. Snow accumulations of 4
to 8 inches will occur atop the northern mountains, with a foot
likely atop the Tusas Mountains in Rio Arriba County. Lower
elevations across the west and north will see a dusting to 3 inches
through Friday evening. Strong northwest winds reaching up to 25 to
30 mph across the west and 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 50 to 65
mph across the east will accompany this system making it feel colder
with high temperatures struggling to get into the 40s. The eastern
plains however will hold onto warmer weather for one more day with
colder air delayed until Friday night. Cold air lingers Saturday with
calmer conditions. A warming trend takes hold Sunday into Monday
with the next winter storm system looking to arrive late Monday night
into Tuesday.

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.DISCUSSION...
...WINTER STORM SYSTEM FRIDAY TO BRING ANOTHER ROUND OF SIGNIFICANT
SNOW ATOP NORTHERN MOUNTAINS WITH POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS ACROSS
THE SOUTH...

Today...A quick shortwave ridge will work its way over NM with high
cirrus also building over the northern tier of the state.
Temperatures on the whole will warm up today, however a few lower
elevation locales that over performed yesterday may see MaxTs a
degree or two lower today as a result of the high cirrus cloud cover,
like ABQ and Roswell.

Tonight - Friday...The next winter storm system is still progged to
enter into the Four Corners late tonight into Fri morning. Snow
showers will start entering into the Chuska's and Northwest Highlands
in the 8p-11p timeframe, increasing in intensity well into Fri
morning. Pre-frontal SW flow will allow for the best snowfall
accumulations over the northwest high terrain through the early
morning hours of Fri before winds shift more W/NW. At that time, the
west slopes of the Sangre's will get into the action through the
morning hours. Snow accumulations across the north start tapering
off near mid-day once the trough axis moves through, but lasting
through the afternoon period. Northern NM should fare well with snow
accumulations with 4 to 8 inches likely atop the higher terrain and
up to a foot atop the Tusas Mountains. The quick progression of this
system however just doesn't allow enough time for very significant
snowfall over a foot to occur. Winter Wx Advisories will be hoisted
for the northern mtns with a Winter Storm Warning for the Tusas where
accumulations will reach up near a foot.

Meanwhile, models have trended back north a bit placing the strong
50-60kt 700mb jet squarely over NM. With the trough axis moving over
the south-central mtns at mid-afternoon and peak mixing, winds have
trended much higher with this forecast package. Areas stretching from
Clines Corners to Ruidoso in the Sacramento's will be in the High
Wind Warning neighborhood with Advisories likely elsewhere for Fri
afternoon into Fri evening. A High Wind Watch will be hoisted as a
result. Later Fri, a backdoor cold front will swing through the East
Plains. The quick progression of the upper trough, which will be
trying to close off over the TX Panhandle will prevent the backdoor
front from making too much progression westward. Strong northerly
winds 25 to 35 mph will accompany the front through the northeast
plains.

Next Week...Colder weather stays in place Saturday with overnight
valley inversions setting up Sunday morning. A steady warmup will
occur Sun and Mon, with the next colder winter storm system set to
arrive Mon night into Tue. A NW flow pattern sets up during this
time with a steady stream of weather disturbances/storms moving down
the spine of the Rockies through next week.

24/RJH

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
A ridge of high pressure will work over the Rockies today, leading
to less wind, dry conditions, and near to above average
temperatures. Moderate breeziness will still be found along the
Sangre de Cristos and eastward into the northeastern plains of NM
today, but overall speeds will be significantly less than what was
observed yesterday. Scattered to widespread areas of poor smoke
ventilation are expected through the afternoon.

No critical concerns are foreseen through the remainder of the week
with the next potent trough of low pressure and associated cold
front taking aim at NM tonight into early Saturday. Forecast models
are pegging much stronger winds over the state Friday with
widespread gusts of 45 to 60 mph now being forecast. Snow will favor
the northern mountains with less precipitation near and just south
of Interstate 40, but cooling temperatures and higher humidity will
preclude critical fire weather concerns. Drier and more settled
weather is expected for the weekend with Saturday remaining cool to
mild before rising a few to several degrees on Sunday.

Another stout trough will drop over NM Monday into early Tuesday
with strong winds, colder temperatures, and light precipitation.
Prior to the arrival of the cooler temperatures, some elevated fire
weather concerns could grow over the eastern plains (due to strong
winds and decreasing humidity), and this will be monitored closely
in the coming days.

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&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
High Wind Watch from Friday morning through Friday afternoon for
the following zones... NMZ508-521-523>526-533>540.

Winter Weather Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 8 PM MST Friday
for the following zones... NMZ512>514.

Winter Storm Warning from 8 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Friday for
the following zones... NMZ510.

Winter Weather Advisory from 8 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Friday
for the following zones... NMZ502-503-511.

&&

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
334 AM MST Thu Jan 17 2019

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-
334 AM MST Thu Jan 17 2019

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected today. A winter storm system will
enter into northwest New Mexico tonight with snow accumulations of 4
to 9 inches atop the higher terrain into Friday morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Winter storm conditions will spread over northern New Mexico Friday
morning with strong west to northwest winds producing patchy blowing
snow atop the higher terrain. Snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches
will be likely atop the northern mountains with up to a foot atop the
San Juan/Tusas Mountains. Strong west to northwest winds 35 to 45 mph
with gusts 45 to 60 mph will also reach down across the southern
half of New Mexico Friday afternoon with the strongest winds
focusing over the South Central Highlands and Southeast Plains.
Meanwhile, a backdoor cold front will also bring strong northerly
winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph to the Northeast
Plains Friday evening.

.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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