Alert archive / New Mexico / Freeze Warnings in 2021
Freeze Warning 2, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this freeze warning at Oct 10, 2021, 2:38 PM MDT for 13 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Oct 11, 2021, 12:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 10, 2021, 2:38 PM MDT (20:38 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 11, 2021, 12:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Oct 11, 2021, 9:00 AM MDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
Counties Bernalillo County, NM, Catron County, NM, Colfax County, NM, McKinley County, NM, Mora County, NM, Rio Arriba County, NM, San Juan County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Socorro County, NM, Taos County, NM, Torrance County, NM
The radar
The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:39 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 56 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2248 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 97 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -80 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 88 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
965 WWUS75 KABQ 102038 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 238 PM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021 NMZ222-228-229-241-110445- /O.UPG.KABQ.FZ.A.0002.211011T0600Z-211011T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.211011T0600Z-211011T1500Z/ Estancia Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 238 PM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. Temperatures may not reach below freezing in some locations until close to sunrise Monday. * WHERE...Estancia Valley, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, Far Northeast Highlands and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ NMZ201-217-218-110445- /O.NEW.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.211011T0600Z-211011T1500Z/ Northwest Plateau-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area- 238 PM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. Temperatures may not reach below freezing in some locations until closer to sunrise Monday. * WHERE...Espanola Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area and Northwest Plateau. * WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ NMZ216-110445- /O.CON.KABQ.HZ.W.0002.211011T0600Z-211011T1500Z/ Upper Rio Grande Valley- 238 PM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021 ...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21 degrees expected, except around 28 degrees in Taos. * WHERE...Upper Rio Grande Valley. * WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A temperature inversion will result in warmer temperatures near freezing in some foothills locations above Taos. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ NMZ226-235>240-110000- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-211011T0000Z/ South Central Mountains-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 238 PM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Curry County, De Baca County, Roosevelt County, Chaves County Plains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 11
4 follow-up statements
507 WWUS75 KABQ 110047 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 647 PM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021 NMZ216-111100- /O.CON.KABQ.HZ.W.0002.211011T0600Z-211011T1500Z/ Upper Rio Grande Valley- 647 PM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021 ...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21 degrees expected, except around 28 degrees in Taos. * WHERE...Upper Rio Grande Valley. * WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ NMZ201-217-218-222-228-229-241-111100- /O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.211011T0600Z-211011T1500Z/ Northwest Plateau-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Estancia Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 647 PM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. Temperatures may not reach below freezing in some locations until closer to sunrise Monday. * WHERE...Estancia Valley, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, Espanola Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area, Far Northeast Highlands, Northeast Highlands and Northwest Plateau. * WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ 11
971 WWUS75 KABQ 110757 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 157 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 NMZ216-111500- /O.CON.KABQ.HZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211011T1500Z/ Upper Rio Grande Valley- 157 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22. * WHERE...Upper Rio Grande Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ NMZ201-217-218-222-228-229-241-111500- /O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211011T1500Z/ Northwest Plateau-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Estancia Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 157 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31. * WHERE...Estancia Valley, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, Espanola Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area, Far Northeast Highlands, Northeast Highlands and Northwest Plateau. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ NMZ208-111600- /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0008.211012T0600Z-211012T1800Z/ Southwest Mountains- 157 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Southwest Mountains. * WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ CHJ
083 WWUS75 KABQ 110801 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 201 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 NMZ216-111500- /O.CON.KABQ.HZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211011T1500Z/ Upper Rio Grande Valley- 201 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22. * WHERE...Upper Rio Grande Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ NMZ201-217-218-222-228-229-241-111500- /O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211011T1500Z/ Northwest Plateau-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Estancia Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 201 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31. * WHERE...Estancia Valley, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, Espanola Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area, Far Northeast Highlands, Northeast Highlands and Northwest Plateau. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ NMZ224-226-111515- /O.EXB.KABQ.HW.A.0008.211012T1200Z-211013T0000Z/ South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains- 201 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...South Central Highlands and South Central Mountains. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ NMZ208-111515- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0008.211012T0600Z-211012T1800Z/ Southwest Mountains- 201 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible. * WHERE...Southwest Mountains. * WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ CHJ
962 WWUS75 KABQ 111445 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 845 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 NMZ216-111545- /O.EXP.KABQ.HZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211011T1500Z/ Upper Rio Grande Valley- 845 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HARD FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... Temperatures have warmed above freezing and will continue to warm this morning. $$ NMZ201-217-218-222-228-229-241-111545- /O.EXP.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211011T1500Z/ Northwest Plateau-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Estancia Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 845 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... Temperatures have warmed above freezing and will continue to warm this morning. $$ NMZ208-120000- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0008.211012T0600Z-211012T1800Z/ Southwest Mountains- 845 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Southwest Mountains. * WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ NMZ224-226-120000- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0008.211012T1200Z-211013T0000Z/ South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains- 845 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...South Central Highlands and South Central Mountains. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ 15
The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 1:11 AM MDT | Wind Advisory | ABQ | Chaves, Curry, De Baca, Lincoln, Roosevelt | 17 hr |
| Oct 10, 2:22 AM MDT | Hard Freeze Warning | ABQ | Rio Arriba, Taos | 31 hr |
| Oct 10, 9:14 AM MDT | Freeze Watch | ABQ | Bernalillo, Catron, Colfax, Mora, San Miguel, Santa Fe and 2 more | 5 hr |
| Oct 10, 12:53 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Roosevelt | 22 min |
Nearby
Freeze Warnings in New Mexico, 2021Every freeze warning in 2021
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.