Winter Storm Warning 13, NWS Albuquerque, NM

104 
WWUS45 KABQ 231756
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1156 AM MDT Wed Oct 23 2019

...SIGNIFICANT EARLY SEASON SNOWFALL TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY FOR
NORTHEAST NEW MEXICO...

NMZ227-240300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0013.191024T0300Z-191025T0000Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
1156 AM MDT Wed Oct 23 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 
  inches with higher amounts of 6 to 12 inches over Raton Pass 
  and the Johnson and Bartlett Mesas. Winds gusting as high as 
  35 mph. 

* WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, 
  especially along I-25 at Raton Pass. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect rapidly deteriorating conditions 
  this evening with slick and snowy roads overnight through 
  Thursday morning. Brisk northeast winds with wind chills in 
  the teens and 20s will be widespread over northeast New Mexico 
  tonight and Thursday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NMZ213>215-228>230-240300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.191024T0600Z-191025T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-Union County-
1156 AM MDT Wed Oct 23 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches, except 4 to 9 inches over the Sangre de Cristo 
  Mountains above 9,500'. 

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, East Slopes 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Far Northeast Highlands, Northeast 
  Highlands and Union County. 

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect rapidly deteriorating conditions 
  tonight with slick and snowy roads overnight through Thursday 
  morning. Brisk northeast winds with wind chills in the teens 
  and 20s will be widespread over northeast New Mexico tonight 
  and Thursday morning.. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$

956 
WWUS45 KABQ 232235
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
435 PM MDT Wed Oct 23 2019

...SIGNIFICANT EARLY SEASON SNOWFALL TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY FOR
NORTHEAST NEW MEXICO...

.A storm system will impact northeast New Mexico late this evening
through Thursday. The heaviest snowfall will be focused across 
Raton Pass and the Johnson/Bartlett Mesas, where widespread 6 to 
12 inches of snow is likely. Wind gusts up to 35 or 40 mph could 
result in areas of blowing snow. Significant travel impacts to the
Interstate 25 corridor are expected near the Colorado border. 
Meanwhile, lighter snowfall amounts will still result in slick 
road conditions across the eastern slopes of the Sangre de Cristo 
mountains to the Texas border. Much colder temperatures are 
expected with this storm system. 

NMZ227-240500-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0013.191024T0300Z-191025T0000Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
435 PM MDT Wed Oct 23 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6
  inches with higher amounts of 6 to 12 inches over Raton Pass and
  the Johnson and Bartlett Mesas. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph
  will create areas of blowing snow. 

* WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible,
  particularly along Interstate 25 near the Colorado border. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect rapidly deteriorating conditions
  this evening with slick and snowy roads overnight through
  Thursday. Brisk northeast winds and wind chills in the single
  digits and teens will be widespread over northeast New Mexico
  tonight and Thursday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NMZ231-232-240500-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.191024T0600Z-191025T0000Z/
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
435 PM MDT Wed Oct 23 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 3
  inches, particularly in western Harding and central San Miguel
  counties. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph may create areas of 
  blowing snow. 

* WHERE...Harding County and Eastern San Miguel County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is likely to start late tonight and
  continue through Thursday. Brisk northeast winds and wind chills
  in the teens and 20s will be widespread over northeast New
  Mexico tonight and Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

NMZ213>215-228>230-240500-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.191024T0600Z-191025T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-Union County-
435 PM MDT Wed Oct 23 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches,
  except 4 to 9 inches over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains above
  9,500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph may create areas of
  blowing snow, particularly in eastern Colfax and Union counties. 

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, East Slopes 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Far Northeast Highlands, Northeast 
  Highlands and Union County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect rapidly deteriorating conditions
  tonight with slick and snowy roads overnight through Thursday.
  Brisk northeast winds and wind chills in the single digits and
  teens will be widespread over northeast New Mexico tonight and
  Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you travel, make sure your vehicles is winterized and running
properly.

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

&&

$$

31

570 
WWUS45 KABQ 240241
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
841 PM MDT Wed Oct 23 2019

...SIGNIFICANT EARLY SEASON SNOWFALL TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY FOR
NORTHEAST NEW MEXICO...

.A storm system will impact northeast New Mexico late this
evening through Thursday. The heaviest snowfall will be focused
near Raton Pass as well as Johnson and Bartlett Mesas, where 
6 to 12 inches of snow is likely. Wind gusts up to 35 or 40 mph 
could result in areas of blowing snow. Significant travel impacts 
to the Interstate 25 corridor are expected near the Colorado 
border. Meanwhile, lighter snowfall amounts will still result in 
slick road conditions across the Sangre de Cristo Mountains 
eastward to the Texas border. 

NMZ227-241100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0013.191024T0300Z-191025T0000Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
841 PM MDT Wed Oct 23 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6
  inches with higher amounts of 6 to 12 inches over Raton Pass and
  the Johnson and Bartlett Mesas. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible,
  particularly along Interstate 25 near the Colorado border. 
  Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect rapidly deteriorating conditions
  overnight with slick and snowy roads through Thursday. Wind 
  chills in the single digits and teens will be widespread over 
  northeast New Mexico tonight and Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NMZ213>215-228>232-241100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.191024T0600Z-191025T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-
841 PM MDT Wed Oct 23 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches,
  except up to 9 inches over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains above
  8000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Northeast Highlands, Far 
  Northeast Highlands, Union County, Harding County, and Eastern 
  San Miguel County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially across
  Union, Harding and eastern San Miguel counties.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect rapidly deteriorating conditions
  overnight with slick and snowy roads overnight through Thursday.
  Wind chills in the single digits and teens will be widespread 
  over northeast New Mexico tonight and Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you travel, make sure your vehicles are winterized and running
properly.

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

&&

$$

34

307 
WWUS45 KABQ 240915
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
315 AM MDT Thu Oct 24 2019

...SIGNIFICANT EARLY SEASON SNOWFALL TODAY FOR NORTHEAST NEW 
MEXICO...

.A storm system will impact northeast New Mexico through today. 
The heaviest snowfall will be focused near Raton Pass as well as 
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas, where 6 to 12 inches of snow is 
likely. Wind gusts up to 35 or 40 mph could result in areas of 
blowing snow. Significant travel impacts to the Interstate 25 
corridor are expected near the Colorado border. Meanwhile, lighter
snowfall amounts will still result in slick road conditions 
across the Sangre de Cristo Mountains eastward to the Texas 
border. Snowfall will also likely bring isolated impacts to the
east slopes of the Jemez Mountains to include Los Alamos. 

NMZ227-241700-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-191025T0000Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
315 AM MDT Thu Oct 24 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6
  inches with higher amounts of 6 to 10 inches over Raton Pass 
  and the Johnson and Bartlett Mesas. Winds gusting as high as 35 
  mph.

* WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect rapidly deteriorating conditions
  with slick and snowy roads today. Wind chills in the single 
  digits and teens will be widespread over northeast New Mexico.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NMZ234-235-241700-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.191024T1500Z-191025T0300Z/
Quay County-Curry County-
315 AM MDT Thu Oct 24 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Quay County and Curry County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect rapidly deteriorating conditions
  once snowfall begins with slick and snowy roads through the
  afternoon. Wind chills in the twenties will be widespread over
  east-central New Mexico today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

NMZ211-241700-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.191024T1500Z-191025T0000Z/
Jemez Mountains-
315 AM MDT Thu Oct 24 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Jemez Mountains focusing over the eastern slopes in and
  near Los Alamos.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect rapidly deteriorating conditions at 
  the onset of snow, with slick and snowy roads through the day. 
  Visibilities may become low in moderate snowfall through 
  mountain passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

NMZ213>215-228>232-241700-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-191025T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-
315 AM MDT Thu Oct 24 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches,
  except up to 8 inches over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains above
  8000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Northeast Highlands, Far 
  Northeast Highlands, Union County, Harding County, and Eastern 
  San Miguel County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect rapidly deteriorating conditions
  this morning with slick and snowy roads through the day.
  Visibilities may become low in moderate snowfall through
  mountain passes. Wind chills in the single digits and teens and
  twenties will be widespread over northeast New Mexico today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you travel, make sure your vehicles are winterized and running
properly.

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

&&

$$

157 
WWUS45 KABQ 241647
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1047 AM MDT Thu Oct 24 2019

...SIGNIFICANT EARLY SEASON SNOWFALL TODAY FOR NORTHEAST NEW
MEXICO...

.A storm system will impact northeast New Mexico through today.
The heaviest snowfall will be focused near Raton Pass as well as
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas, where 6 to 12 inches of snow is
likely. Wind gusts up to 35 or 40 mph could result in areas of
blowing snow. Significant travel impacts to the Interstate
25 corridor are expected near the Colorado border. Meanwhile,
lighter snowfall amounts will still result in slick road
conditions across the Sangre de Cristo Mountains eastward to the
Texas border. Snowfall will also likely bring isolated impacts to
the east slopes of the Jemez Mountains to include Los Alamos.  
Six to eight inches have been reported near Folsom and Angel 
Fire.

NMZ227-250000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-191025T0000Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
1047 AM MDT Thu Oct 24 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 
  inches with higher amounts of 6 to 10 inches over Raton Pass 
  and the Johnson and Bartlett Mesas. Winds gusting as high as 
  35 mph.

* WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect rapidly deteriorating conditions 
  with slick and snowy roads today. Wind chills in the single 
  digits and teens will be widespread over northeast New Mexico.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NMZ213>215-228>232-250000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-191025T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-
1047 AM MDT Thu Oct 24 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches, except up to 8 inches over the Sangre de Cristo 
  Mountains above 8000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Northeast Highlands, Far 
  Northeast Highlands, Union County, Harding County, and Eastern 
  San Miguel County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect rapidly deteriorating conditions 
  this morning with slick and snowy roads through the day. 
  Visibilities may become low in moderate snowfall through 
  mountain passes. Wind chills in the single digits and teens 
  and twenties will be widespread over northeast New Mexico 
  today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you travel, make sure your vehicles are winterized and running
properly.

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

&&

$$

NMZ234-235-250000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-191025T0300Z/
Quay County-Curry County-
1047 AM MDT Thu Oct 24 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Quay County and Curry County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect rapidly deteriorating conditions 
  once snowfall begins with slick and snowy roads through the 
  afternoon. Wind chills in the twenties will be widespread over 
  east-central New Mexico today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$

NMZ211-250000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-191025T0000Z/
Jemez Mountains-
1047 AM MDT Thu Oct 24 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Jemez Mountains focusing over the eastern slopes in 
  and near Los Alamos.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect rapidly deteriorating conditions 
  at the onset of snow, with slick and snowy roads through the 
  day. Visibilities may become low in moderate snowfall through 
  mountain passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$

889 
WWUS45 KABQ 242357
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
557 PM MDT Thu Oct 24 2019

NMZ227-250100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-191025T0000Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
557 PM MDT Thu Oct 24 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Snowfall has ended across the area, and thus the Winter Storm 
Warning will be allowed to expire at 6 pm. Continue to exercise
caution if driving at night, as wet roads may refreeze. 

$$

NMZ213>215-228>232-250100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-191025T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-
557 PM MDT Thu Oct 24 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Snowfall has ended across the area, and thus the Winter Weather
Advisory will be allowed to expire at 6 pm. One to six inches of
snow were reported throughout the advised area. Near record low 
temperatures can be expected across the eastern slopes of the 
Sangres, Northeast Highlands, and Union County tonight. 

$$

NMZ211-250100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-191025T0000Z/
Jemez Mountains-
557 PM MDT Thu Oct 24 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Snowfall has ended across the area, and thus the Winter Weather
Advisory will be allowed to expire at 6 pm. 

$$

NMZ234-235-250300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-191025T0300Z/
Quay County-Curry County-
557 PM MDT Thu Oct 24 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.

* WHERE...Quay County and Curry County.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Expect slippery road conditions through
  the evening. Near record low temperatures are expected for
  portions of the east central plains tonight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$

31

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
215 AM MDT Wed Oct 23 2019

...FIRST WINTER STORM OF THE SEASON ARRIVES TONIGHT INTO NORTHEASTERN
NEW MEXICO...

.SYNOPSIS...
Enjoy one more day of pleasant weather over New Mexico today as an
early winter visit arrives through eastern New Mexico late tonight
through Thursday. Snowfall will begin at Raton Pass late this
evening, spreading through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and
northeastern New Mexico through Thursday morning. Snowfall
accumulations of 3 to 9 inches are forecast over the Sangre de Cristo
Mountains with higher amounts of up to a foot likely impacting travel
through Raton Pass. Lesser amounts of 1 to 4 inches will also likely
impact travel along I-25 from Las Vegas to Raton. Very cold
temperatures with struggle to reach the 40s through the east.
Meanwhile, central and western New Mexico to include Santa Fe and
Albuquerque will likely miss out on much if any precipitation and
only see a drop in temperatures Thursday. A warming trend returns
Friday to at least Saturday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Today...One more day of fairly tranquil weather with relaxing NW
flow aloft. Daytime highs will climb to near normal over northern NM
and several degrees above normal south of I-40. The leading edge of a
backdoor front will bring a NE wind shift into far northeastern NM,
but the switch to wintry weather won't arrive until tonight.

Tonight/Thursday...The season's first significant winter storm system
will arrive tonight into northeastern NM, first via a reinforcing
backdoor cold front bringing a sharp drop in temperatures overnight.
As an upper-level trough digs down the inter-mountain west, snowfall
will begin at the Raton Pass area late tonight increasing in
intensity into Thursday morning. As the trough axis reaches over the
San Juan Mtn Range sfc upslope flow behind the backdoor cold front
will interact with the forcing aloft to drive snow over the Sangre de
Cristo Mountains after midnight through Thursday morning. Snowfall
accumulations here will range from 3"-6" over the southern Sangres
and 4"-9" over the northern Sangres, with locally higher amounts up
to a foot over Raton Pass. Lesser amounts of 1"-4" will likely
impact travel along the I-25 corridor from Las Vegas to Raton. The
trough axis will move through central NM during the day as the
backdoor cold front will dive through eastern NM and to or just west
of the central mtn chain. An east canyon gap wind is likely at Santa
Fe and ABQ but any wintry precipitation will be hard to come by any
further south than I-40. A light dusting to an inch of snow is
possible over the Jemez and Tusas Mtns as the stronger backdoor push
just isn't expected to get that far west. Winter Weather Advisories
will be issued for the Sangres and adjacent high plains and Union
County with a Winter Storm Warning for Raton Pass and Johnson/Bartlett
Mesas.

Temperature wise, daytime highs across eastern NM will struggle to
reach 40 with long-duration sub-freezing temperatures likely for
Raton to Capulin/Des Moines starting Wed night and going until Fri
morning. 700mb Ts will be well below freezing -6 to -9C even during
the day suggesting evaporative cooling. So although daytime highs
will reach above 40 through the Canadian River Basin through eastern
San Miguel and Quay Counties and areas south of there, precipitation
will likely be a rain-snow mix favoring snow melting on the ground.

Long Range...As the ECMWF has trended to a more progressive track for
the Thursday system and the GFS continues to hold the system as a
trough through the TX/OK Panhandles, have elected to go with an
earlier ending for precipitation over eastern NM Fri morning. Morning
lows Fri will likely be the coldest of the forecast period with near
zero possible at Angel Fire and single digits at Raton to Springer.
Places that haven't yet seen their season-ending freeze (parts of
ABQ, Socorro, and Roswell) will likely see it Fri morning.
Temperatures trend back up through at least Sat, but then models go
right back into inconsistencies by Sun. The GFS shows another quick-
hitting storm with similar yet less extensive impacts on Sun, while
the ECMWF continues to show a more amplified jet pattern and develops
the trough into a closed low that moves over CA and delays the onset
of any sensible weather impacts until Mon. Needless to say, Sun and
beyond looks up in the air for now.

24/RJH

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.FIRE WEATHER...
Dry and warmer conditions are forecast today with high temperatures
meeting or slightly exceeding normal and afternoon humidity
plummeting to near 15 percent or less in most of the forecast area.
Moderately breezy conditions will develop this afternoon with the
strongest gusts expected in northwestern to central high terrain
areas, but critical wind speeds are not anticipated. It should also
be noted, a wind shift will also be observed in northeastern NM
ahead of a stronger cold front. Overall smoke ventilation rates will
improve slightly today, but it will still be mid to late afternoon
before mixing heights rise high enough to support decent dispersion.

Into tonight, a sudden pattern shift will begin unfolding and this
will carry over to Thursday as the deep trough of low pressure aloft
sags southeastward with an unseasonably strong cold front associated
with it. While windy conditions will cover much of eastern NM as the
cold front invades Thursday morning, a gusty canyon/gap wind will
also surge into central valleys. Despite the windy conditions, the
cooler air statewide and precipitation over north central to
northeastern NM will alleviate any threat for critical fire weather
conditions. However, very low afternoon RH is still anticipated in
far western zones Thursday afternoon. Friday will be characterized
by more tranquil conditions, but chilly temperatures. And just as
temperatures begin to rebound Saturday, another cold front is
forecast to impact NM Sunday into Monday. Gusty winds could briefly
precede and accompany the Sunday front, but otherwise no blatant
critical fire weather threats appear.

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.AVIATION...
06Z TAF CYCLE
Just a few high clouds are expected overnight and through the daytime
hours Wednesday with VFR conditions prevailing. Winds will turn
moderately breezy in the afternoon, primarily in northwestern parts
of the state and also over some high terrain areas of central New
Mexico. Winds will shift east northeast in the northeastern plains
Wednesday with a more pronounced and gusty wind shift arriving
Wednesday evening into early Thursday as a stout cold front arrives.
Rain and snow will accompany the front with deteriorating
visibility/ceilings Wednesday night, primarily in north central to
northeastern New Mexico.

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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Farmington......................  67  31  56  23 /   0   0   0   0
Dulce...........................  62  21  52  16 /   0   5  20   0
Cuba............................  62  29  49  22 /   0   0  20   0
Gallup..........................  67  23  54  14 /   0   0   5   0
El Morro........................  64  26  52  17 /   0   0   5   5
Grants..........................  67  25  53  14 /   0   0  10   5
Quemado.........................  66  30  55  24 /   0   0   5   5
Datil...........................  65  33  54  25 /   0   0   5   5
Glenwood........................  76  44  71  33 /   0   0   0   5
Chama...........................  56  20  43  14 /   0  10  40   0
Los Alamos......................  62  34  43  26 /   0   5  50   5
Pecos...........................  62  31  41  22 /   0   5  50  10
Cerro/Questa....................  59  25  39  13 /   0  30  70   5
Red River.......................  51  21  29  11 /   0  50  80   5
Angel Fire......................  56  15  32   1 /   0  60  80  10
Taos............................  61  24  41   8 /   0  20  60   5
Mora............................  63  22  37  13 /   0  40  70  10
Espanola........................  67  32  49  21 /   0   5  50   5
Santa Fe........................  62  34  41  25 /   0   5  40   5
Santa Fe Airport................  65  31  45  20 /   0   0  30   5
Albuquerque Foothills...........  67  39  50  30 /   0   0  20   5
Albuquerque Heights.............  69  39  51  29 /   0   0  10   5
Albuquerque Valley..............  71  37  54  26 /   0   0  10   5
Albuquerque West Mesa...........  70  38  53  27 /   0   0  10   5
Los Lunas.......................  71  34  54  22 /   0   0  10   5
Rio Rancho......................  69  38  52  29 /   0   0  10   5
Socorro.........................  75  39  60  27 /   0   0  10   5
Sandia Park/Cedar Crest.........  62  36  42  27 /   0   0  20   5
Tijeras.........................  65  35  47  27 /   0   0  20   5
Moriarty/Estancia...............  68  27  46  15 /   0   0  20   5
Clines Corners..................  64  28  40  19 /   0   5  30  10
Gran Quivira....................  66  32  48  22 /   0   0  10  10
Carrizozo.......................  71  39  54  26 /   0   0  10  10
Ruidoso.........................  66  33  47  23 /   0   0  10  10
Capulin.........................  61  24  30  13 /   0  70  90  10
Raton...........................  65  25  36   8 /   0  70  80  10
Springer........................  67  26  37   9 /   0  60  80  10
Las Vegas.......................  64  27  38  17 /   0  20  60  10
Clayton.........................  64  28  38  21 /   0  50  70  10
Roy.............................  65  29  38  18 /   0  20  60  10
Conchas.........................  72  35  44  22 /   0  10  50  10
Santa Rosa......................  73  34  44  22 /   0   5  40  10
Tucumcari.......................  72  36  43  24 /   0   5  40  20
Clovis..........................  71  35  43  26 /   0   0  40  20
Portales........................  74  38  46  26 /   0   5  30  20
Fort Sumner.....................  73  35  46  23 /   0   0  30  10
Roswell.........................  81  43  54  31 /   0   0  10  10
Picacho.........................  76  38  52  27 /   0   0  10  10
Elk.............................  74  36  53  24 /   0   0   5  10

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.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory from midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Thursday
for the following zones... NMZ213>215-228>230.

Winter Storm Warning from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Thursday
for the following zones... NMZ227.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1120 AM MDT Tue Oct 22 2019

NMZ201>241-231100-
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-Tusas Mountains Including Chama-
Jemez Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-
Upper Tularosa Valley-South Central Mountains-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
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-
San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
1120 AM MDT Tue Oct 22 2019

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

The season's first significant snowfall is likely to arrive Wednesday
night through Thursday across the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and
Raton Pass with lesser amounts over the adjacent high plains. Travel
impacts are likely in the I-25 corridor at Raton Pass Thursday. A
passing storm system responsible for the snowfall will also bring a
sharp drop in temperatures across eastern New Mexico where freezing
temperatures may persist for 24 to 30 hours from Raton to Capulin.
Season ending freezes are also likely in Chaves County and the Lower
Rio Grande Valley to include Roswell and Socorro Thursday night into
Friday morning. Stay tuned to the latest forecast as snowfall totals
are likely to be updated over northeastern New Mexico for Thursday.

Temperatures warm back up by the weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

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