Alert archive / New Mexico / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021
Winter Storm Warning 12, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this winter storm warning at Dec 27, 2021, 3:06 PM MST for 9 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Dec 27, 2021, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for 39 hr. 46 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 27, 2021, 3:06 PM MST (22:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 27, 2021, 8:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Dec 29, 2021, 11:00 AM MST
- In force
- 39 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
Counties Colfax County, NM, Los Alamos County, NM, Mora County, NM, Rio Arriba County, NM, San Juan County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Taos County, NM
The radar
The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 127 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:09 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 8:26 AM MST | SNOW 2 | 3 E Angel Fire, NM | ANGEL FIRE SKI RESORT. |
| Dec 28, 8:27 AM MST | SNOW 1 | 6 W Los Alamos, NM | PAJARITO SKI AREA. |
| Dec 28, 8:27 AM MST | SNOW 1 | Red River, NM | RED RIVER SKI AREA. |
| Dec 28, 8:28 AM MST | SNOW 2 | 3 Nw Tres Ritos, NM | SIPAPU SKI AREA. |
| Dec 28, 4:00 PM MST | SNOW 2 | Eagle Nest, NM | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION EGNN5 EAGLE NEST. |
| Dec 28, 4:00 PM MST | SNOW 3 | Chama, NM | |
| Dec 29, 3:57 AM MST | SNOW 3 | 6 W Los Alamos, NM | |
| Dec 29, 5:00 AM MST | SNOW 1.5 | 2 N Bloomfield, NM | COCORAHS STATION NM-SJ-49 BLOOMFIELD 1.7 N. |
| Dec 29, 5:16 AM MST | SNOW 3 | 7 E Chupadero, NM | |
| Dec 29, 6:00 AM MST | SNOW 1.4 | 3 Ne Farmington, NM | COCORAHS STATION NM-SJ-26 FARMINGTON 3.0 NE. |
| Dec 29, 6:16 AM MST | SNOW 6 | Red River, NM | |
| Dec 29, 6:23 AM MST | SNOW 2 | 3 Nw Tres Ritos, NM | |
| Dec 29, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 1 | 1 Ssw Madrid, NM | COCORAHS STATION NM-SF-127 MADRID 0.6 SSW. |
| Dec 29, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 1 | 3 Wsw Abiquiu Lake, NM | COCORAHS STATION NM-RA-28 YOUNGSVILLE 5.4 NE. |
| Dec 29, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 1.1 | 2 Ne Chacon, NM | COCORAHS STATION NM-MR-13 CHACON 2.1 ENE. |
| Dec 29, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 1.1 | 2 Nw Edgewood, NM | COCORAHS STATION NM-SF-50 EDGEWOOD 2.7 W. |
| Dec 29, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 1.2 | Angel Fire, NM | COCORAHS STATION NM-CL-6 ANGEL FIRE 0.2 SSE. |
| Dec 29, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 1.3 | 1 Ese Aztec Ruins Natio, NM | COCORAHS STATION NM-SJ-60 AZTEC 0.9 E. |
| Dec 29, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 1.4 | 1 Ese Aztec, NM | COCORAHS STATION NM-SJ-50 AZTEC 1.0 ESE. |
| Dec 29, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 1.4 | 5 Ese Black Lake, NM | COCORAHS STATION NM-CL-1 ANGEL FIRE 10.2 SSE. |
| Dec 29, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 1.5 | 2 Se Madrid, NM | COCORAHS STATION NM-SF-189 MADRID 1.9 SE. |
| Dec 29, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 2 | 1 Nnw Navajo Dam, NM | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION BLNN5 1.2 N NAVAJO DAM. |
| Dec 29, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 2.1 | 1 Ssw La Madera, NM | COCORAHS STATION NM-RA-7 ALCALDE 19 N. |
| Dec 29, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 2.2 | 2 Nw El Rito, NM | COCORAHS STATION NM-RA-23 EL RITO 2.3 NW. |
| Dec 29, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 2.9 | San Cristobal, NM | COCORAHS STATION NM-TS-59 SAN CRISTOBAL 0.1 NE. |
| Dec 29, 8:00 AM MST | SNOW 1 | 1 Wsw Los Alamos, NM | COCORAHS STATION NM-LA-18 LOS ALAMOS 2.5 WSW. |
| Dec 29, 8:00 AM MST | SNOW 1 | 3 S Farmington, NM | COCORAHS STATION NM-SJ-27 FARMINGTON 2.8 S. |
| Dec 29, 8:00 AM MST | SNOW 3 | 1 S Arroyo Hondo, NM | COCORAHS STATION NM-TS-47 ARROYO HONDO 1.5 S. |
| Dec 29, 8:00 AM MST | SNOW 3 | 5 Wsw Arroyo Hondo, NM | COCORAHS STATION NM-TS-1 ARROYO HONDO 4.8 WSW. |
| Dec 29, 8:00 AM MST | SNOW 3.1 | 1 E Arroyo Seco, NM | COCORAHS STATION NM-TS-33 ARROYO SECO 1.4 E. |
| Dec 29, 8:04 AM MST | SNOW 1.4 | 1 Ese Aztec, NM | |
| Dec 29, 8:17 AM MST | SNOW 1.4 | 1 Ese Cedar Hill, NM | COCORAHS STATION NM-SJ-38 AZTEC 9.9 NE. |
| Dec 29, 10:30 AM MST | SNOW 7 | 5 Nw Chama, NM | |
| Dec 29, 10:31 AM MST | SNOW 7 | 7 E Canjilon, NM | |
| Dec 29, 10:32 AM MST | SNOW 9 | 11 Nnw Canon Plaza, NM | |
| Dec 29, 10:34 AM MST | SNOW 7 | 8 Ssw San Miguel, NM | |
| Dec 29, 10:35 AM MST | SNOW 2 | 9 E Cuba, NM | |
| Dec 29, 10:36 AM MST | SNOW 4 | 4 Nnw Tres Ritos, NM | |
| Dec 29, 10:37 AM MST | SNOW 4 | 9 Ne Enchanted Forest X, NM | |
| Dec 29, 10:38 AM MST | SNOW 2 | 5 Sse Llano Largo, NM | |
| Dec 29, 10:39 AM MST | SNOW 7 | 1 Ssw Taos Ski Valley, NM | |
| Dec 29, 10:42 AM MST | SNOW 4 | 2 Se Enchanted Forest X, NM | |
| Dec 29, 10:43 AM MST | SNOW 2 | 2 Wnw Angel Fire, NM | |
| Dec 29, 10:43 AM MST | SNOW 6 | 5 Ssw Toadlena, NM | |
| Dec 29, 10:52 AM MST | SNOW 2 | 8 Sw Rociada, NM | |
| Dec 29, 10:58 AM MST | SNOW 8 | Taos Ski Valley, NM |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 12:00Z, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 126 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
- 2278 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 115 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 186 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 156 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
880 WWUS45 KABQ 272206 WSWABQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 306 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WINTER TRAVEL IMPACTS EXPECTED TONIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING IN THE NORTHERN HIGH TERRAIN... NMZ210-211-213-214-280600- /O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0011.211228T0300Z-211229T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.WS.W.0012.211228T0300Z-211229T1800Z/ Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 306 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow as well as blowing and drifting snow expected. Total snow accumulations in the Tusas Mountains will range from 8 and 16 inches with locally in excess of two feet over mountain peaks. For the Jemez Mountains, 2 to 6 inches of snow is expected below 8,500 feet with 6 to 14 inches above 8,500 feet. For the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, 3 to 8 inches of snow is likely with amounts in excess of one foot at mountain pass level. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will create near blizzard conditions and significant drifting of snow, especially in the Tusas Mountains. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains Including Chama, and Jemez Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially along U.S. Highway 64. Some roads may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ202-203-280600- /O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0011.211228T0300Z-211229T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.211228T0300Z-211229T1800Z/ Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands- 306 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected as well as areas of blowing and drifting snow. Total snow accumulations for the Chuska Mountains will range from 4 to 12 inches, highest over the mountain peaks. Meanwhile, 3 to 8 inches are expected below 7,000 feet across the northwest highlands with 6 to 12 inches above 7,000 feet. Wind gusts up to 45 mph will create poor visibility and areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially in the Chuska Mountains. * WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands and Chuska Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially along U.S. Highway 84 and State Route 134. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ 12/46
6 follow-up statements
153 WWUS45 KABQ 280552 WSWABQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1052 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 NMZ210-211-213-214-281400- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211229T1800Z/ Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 1052 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow as well as blowing and drifting snow expected. Total snow accumulations in the Tusas Mountains will range from 8 and 16 inches with locally in excess of two feet over mountain peaks. For the Jemez Mountains, 2 to 6 inches of snow is expected below 8,500 feet with 6 to 14 inches above 8,500 feet. For the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, 3 to 8 inches of snow is likely with amounts in excess of one foot at mountain pass level. Winds gusting to 50 mph will create near blizzard conditions at times and significant drifting of snow. Wind gusts around 60 mph are expected over the high peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains late Monday night. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains Including Chama, and Jemez Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially along U.S. Highway 64. Some roads may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ202-203-281400- /O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211229T1800Z/ Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands- 1052 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected as well as areas of blowing and drifting snow. Total snow accumulations for the Chuska Mountains will range from 4 to 12 inches, highest over the mountain peaks. Meanwhile, 3 to 8 inches are expected below 7,000 feet across the northwest highlands with 6 to 12 inches above 7,000 feet. Wind gusts up to 45 mph will create poor visibility and areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially in the Chuska Mountains. * WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands and Chuska Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially along U.S. Highway 84 and State Route 134. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ 44
602 WWUS45 KABQ 280905 WSWABQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 205 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021 NMZ203-281915- /O.UPG.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211229T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KABQ.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211229T1800Z/ Far Northwest Highlands- 205 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Wind gusts up to 35 mph will create poor visibility and areas of blowing, especially in the higher terrain. * WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially along U.S. Highway 64 and State Road 537. Some roads may be closed and significant travel delays are possible. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ210-211-213-214-281915- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211229T1800Z/ Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 205 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations in the Tusas Mountains will range from 8 to 16 inches with locally over two feet above 10,000 feet. For the Jemez Mountains, 2 to 6 inches of snow is expected below 7,500 feet with 6 to 12 inches above 7,500 feet. For the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, 6 to 12 inches of snow is expected with over one foot above 10,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will create near blizzard conditions with significant blowing and drifting snow in the higher terrain. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains Including Chama, and Jemez Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially along U.S. Highway 64. Some roads may be closed and significant travel delays are possible. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ201-204>206-208-281915- /O.EXB.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.211229T0100Z-211229T1800Z/ Northwest Plateau-Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-Southwest Mountains- 205 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Locally higher amounts up to 5 inches are possible along the Continental Divide. * WHERE...Northwest Highlands, Northwest Plateau, Southwest Mountains, West Central Mountains and West Central Plateau. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes portions of I-40 and U.S. Highway 550. Travel could be difficult at times with low visibility and patchy blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ202-281915- /O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211229T1800Z/ Chuska Mountains- 205 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Wind gusts up to 40 mph will create poor visibility and areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially in the higher terrain. * WHERE...Chuska Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed and icy road conditions. This includes portions of State Road 134. Travel could be very difficult at times with low visibility and areas of blowing snow. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ Guyer
050 WWUS45 KABQ 281851 WSWABQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1151 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021 NMZ203-290500- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211229T1800Z/ Far Northwest Highlands- 1151 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Wind gusts up to 35 mph will create poor visibility and areas of blowing, especially in the higher terrain. * WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Wednesday. Most of the snow falling overnight into Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially along U.S. Highway 64 and State Road 537. Some roads may be closed and significant travel delays are possible. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ210-211-213-214-290500- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211229T1800Z/ Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 1151 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations in the Tusas Mountains will range from 8 to 16 inches with locally over two feet above 10,000 feet. For the Jemez Mountains, 2 to 6 inches of snow is expected below 7,500 feet with 6 to 12 inches above 7,500 feet. For the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, 6 to 12 inches of snow is expected with over one foot above 10,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will create near blizzard conditions with significant blowing and drifting snow in the higher terrain. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains Including Chama, and Jemez Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Wednesday. Most of the snow falling overnight into Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially along U.S. Highway 64. Some roads may be closed and significant travel delays are possible. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ202-290500- /O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211229T1800Z/ Chuska Mountains- 1151 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Wind gusts up to 40 mph will create poor visibility and areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially in the higher terrain. * WHERE...Chuska Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Wednesday. Most of the snow will fall overnight into Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed and icy road conditions. This includes portions of State Road 134. Travel could be very difficult at times with low visibility and areas of blowing snow. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ201-204>206-208-290500- /O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.211229T0100Z-211229T1800Z/ Northwest Plateau-Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-Southwest Mountains- 1151 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Locally higher amounts up to 5 inches are possible along the Continental Divide. * WHERE...Northwest Highlands, Northwest Plateau, Southwest Mountains, West Central Mountains and West Central Plateau. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Wednesday. Most of the snow will fall overnight into Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes portions of I-40 and U.S. Highway 550. Travel could be difficult at times with low visibility and patchy blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ 11
748 WWUS45 KABQ 290426 WSWABQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 926 PM MST Tue Dec 28 2021 NMZ203-291230- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211229T1800Z/ Far Northwest Highlands- 926 PM MST Tue Dec 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Wind gusts up to 35 mph will create poor visibility and areas of blowing, especially in the higher terrain. * WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially along U.S. Highway 64 and State Road 537. Some roads may be closed and significant travel delays are possible. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ210-211-213-214-291230- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211229T1800Z/ Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 926 PM MST Tue Dec 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations in the Tusas Mountains will range from 8 to 16 inches with locally over two feet above 10,000 feet. For the Jemez Mountains, 2 to 6 inches of snow is expected below 7,500 feet with 6 to 12 inches above 7,500 feet. For the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, 6 to 12 inches of snow is expected with over one foot above 10,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will create near blizzard conditions with significant blowing and drifting snow in the higher terrain. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains Including Chama, and Jemez Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially along U.S. Highway 64. Some roads may be closed and significant travel delays are possible. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ201-204>206-208-291230- /O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211229T1800Z/ Northwest Plateau-Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-Southwest Mountains- 926 PM MST Tue Dec 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Locally higher amounts up to 5 inches are possible along the Continental Divide. * WHERE...Northwest Highlands, Northwest Plateau, Southwest Mountains, West Central Mountains and West Central Plateau. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes portions of I-40 and U.S. Highway 550. Travel could be difficult at times with low visibility and patchy blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ202-291230- /O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211229T1800Z/ Chuska Mountains- 926 PM MST Tue Dec 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Wind gusts up to 40 mph will create poor visibility and areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially in the higher terrain. * WHERE...Chuska Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed and icy road conditions. This includes portions of State Road 134. Travel could be very difficult at times with low visibility and areas of blowing snow. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$
687 WWUS45 KABQ 291003 WSWABQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 303 AM MST Wed Dec 29 2021 NMZ203-210-211-213-214-291800- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211229T1800Z/ Far Northwest Highlands-Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 303 AM MST Wed Dec 29 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, except 5 to 10 inches above 9,000 feet. The combination of snow and blowing snow will lead to poor visibility, especially through mountainous terrain. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Far Northwest Highlands, Tusas Mountains Including Chama, and Jemez Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially along U.S. Highway 64. Some roads may be closed and significant travel delays are possible. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ201-202-204>206-208-291800- /O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211229T1800Z/ Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-Southwest Mountains- 303 AM MST Wed Dec 29 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. The combination of snow and blowing snow will lead to poor visibility, especially through mountainous terrain. * WHERE...Western Mountains, Northwest Plateau, Northwest Highlands, and West Central Plateau. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed and icy road conditions. This includes portions of Interstate 40 and U.S. Highway 550. Travel could be difficult at times with low visibility and areas of blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ Guyer
668 WWUS45 KABQ 291737 WSWABQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1037 AM MST Wed Dec 29 2021 NMZ203-210-211-213-214-291845- /O.EXP.KABQ.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211229T1800Z/ Far Northwest Highlands-Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 1037 AM MST Wed Dec 29 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... Although a few areas of light snow will continue this afternoon over the higher peaks, much of the accumulation has ended. Any additional snow accumulations will be generally less than one inch. $$ NMZ201-202-204>206-208-291845- /O.EXP.KABQ.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211229T1800Z/ Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-Southwest Mountains- 1037 AM MST Wed Dec 29 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... Though a few areas of snow continue, much of the accumulation has ended. Any additional snow accumulations will generally be less than an inch. Therefore, additional impacts are not expected, and the Winter Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 3:37 AM MST | Winter Storm Watch | ABQ | Colfax, Los Alamos, McKinley, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval and 4 more | 11 hr |
| Dec 27, 5:00 AM MST | High Wind Watch | ABQ | Chaves, Lincoln | 7 hr |
| Dec 27, 5:00 AM MST | Wind Advisory | ABQ | Chaves, Lincoln | 12 hr |
| Dec 27, 11:42 AM MST | High Wind Warning | ABQ | Chaves, Lincoln | 15 hr |
| Dec 27, 3:06 PM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | ABQ | Catron, Cibola, McKinley, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Juan and 1 more | 44 hr |
| Dec 27, 3:23 PM MST | Wind Advisory | ABQ | Bernalillo, Chaves, Colfax, Lincoln, Mora, Sandoval and 5 more | 25 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.