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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Albuquerque, NM

January 18, 202110 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this winter storm warning at Jan 18, 2021, 2:29 AM MST for 10 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Jan 18, 2021, 5:00 PM MST. It was in force for 24 hr. 60 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
Jan 18, 2021, 2:29 AM MST (09:29 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 18, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
Expired
Jan 19, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
In force
24 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, Union County, NM

The radar

The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 144 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:28 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 19, 5:17 AM MSTSNOW 27 Ese Chupadero, NMSKI SANTA FE.
Jan 19, 5:33 AM MSTSNOW 28 Ssw Red River, NMTAOS SKI AREA.
Jan 19, 5:48 AM MSTSNOW 53 Ese Angel Fire, NMANGEL FIRE SKI AREA.
Jan 19, 5:52 AM MSTSNOW 13Mineral Hill, NM
Jan 19, 6:02 AM MSTSNOW 63 Nw Tres Ritos, NMSIPAPU SKI AREA.
Jan 19, 6:03 AM MSTSNOW 4Red River, NMRED RIVER SKI AREA.
Jan 19, 6:44 AM MSTSNOW 83 Ese Angel Fire, NMANGEL FIRE SKI AREA.
Jan 19, 7:30 AM MSTSNOW 2Conchas, NM
Jan 19, 7:40 AM MSTSNOW 21 Ese Aztec, NM
Jan 19, 7:40 AM MSTSNOW 47 Ese Chupadero, NMSKI SANTA FE.
Jan 19, 7:48 AM MSTSNOW 63 E Red River, NMENCHANTED FOREST SKI AREA.
Jan 19, 7:50 AM MSTSNOW 2Aztec, NM
Jan 19, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 2Aztec, NM
Jan 19, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 4.91 Wnw Red River, NM
Jan 19, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 7Chama, NM
Jan 19, 8:30 AM MSTSNOW 1Pojoaque, NM
Jan 19, 8:38 AM MSTSNOW 3Dulce, NM
Jan 19, 9:00 AM MSTSNOW 23 Nw Lama, NM
Jan 19, 9:00 AM MSTSNOW 4.5Angel Fire, NM
Jan 19, 9:05 AM MSTSNOW 9Las Vegas, NM
Jan 19, 9:14 AM MSTSNOW 1Farmington, NM
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 11 Ese Truchas, NM
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 12 Sw Pecos, NMELEVATION 6932.
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 13 S Farmington, NM
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 1.1Rinconada, NM
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 1.22 Nnw Edgewood, NM
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 1.32 Nw Edgewood, NM
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 1.32 Wsw Hernandez, NM
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 1.41 Ese Aztec, NMELEVATION 5679.
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 1.51 E Aztec, NMELEVATION 5650.
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 1.81 Ne Pojoaque Pueblo, NM
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 21 Ene Santa Cruz, NM
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 22 Wsw Edgewood, NM
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 27 Ene Grenville, NMELEVATION 5699.
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 2.11 S Cedar Hill, NMELEVATION 5959.
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 2.11 Wnw White Rock, NM
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 2.12 W Ponderosa, NM
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 2.22 Ne Placitas, NM
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 2.62 Se South San Ysidro, NM
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 2.73 Sw Llano, NMELEVATION 7839.
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 3.15 E Aztec, NMELEVATION 6292.
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 3.21 Wsw Ponderosa, NMELEVATION 7374.
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 3.23 E Los Alamos, NM
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 3.42 E Glorieta, NM
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 3.53 Ene Ponderosa, NM
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 3.5Angel Fire, NM
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 3.91 Wsw Los Alamos, NM
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 4.81 N Agua Fria, NMELEVATION 8537.
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 52 Nw El Rito, NM
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 71 Ssw La Madera, NM
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 72 E San Pablo, NM
Jan 19, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 9.85 Ese Black Lake, NM
Jan 19, 9:56 AM MSTSNOW 2Farmington, NM
Jan 19, 10:00 AM MSTSNOW 7Vermejo Park, NM
Jan 19, 10:11 AM MSTSNOW 9.5Mora, NM
Jan 19, 10:30 AM MSTSNOW 12Las Vegas, NM
Jan 19, 10:50 AM MSTSNOW 4.52 Sw Ribera, NM
Jan 19, 11:00 AM MSTSNOW 53 Sw Blanco Trading Pos, NM
Jan 19, 11:26 AM MSTSNOW 3Shiprock, NM
Jan 19, 11:29 AM MSTSNOW 4Espanola, 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 00:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 141 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 00:00Z on 2021-01-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 00:00Z on 2021-01-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -18 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3660 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-18 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
99 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

471 
WWUS45 KABQ 180929
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
229 AM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...A ROUND OF SNOW IS COMING TO MUCH OF NORTHERN NEW MEXICO THIS
EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY...

.The combination of a strong backdoor cold front and a developing
upper level low to our west will bring a round of snow to much of
northern New Mexico beginning late today and continuing through
Tuesday. The northern and central mountains are favored for
significant snow totals, with lesser amounts across nearby
highlands and valleys. Travel through northern New Mexico will be
impacted tonight through Tuesday, with some road closures
possible. 

NMZ213>215-182200-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0002.210119T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.WS.W.0002.210119T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
229 AM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
  inches. Up to 1 foot possible across the peaks. 

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult as roads become
  snow-packed and icy. 

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, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ211-229-182200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WS.W.0002.210119T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Jemez Mountains-Northeast Highlands-
229 AM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 11
  inches in the mountains and lesser amounts of 4 to 7 inches at 
  lower elevations. 

* WHERE...Jemez Mountains and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult as roads become
  snow-packed and icy. 

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, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ210-216-227-182200-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0002.210119T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.WW.Y.0002.210119T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
229 AM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches. Up to 10 inches possible across the higher peaks. 

* WHERE...Tusas Mountains Including Chama, Upper Rio Grande 
  Valley and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to snow packed and
  icy roads. 

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, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ201-203-204-206-207-212-221>223-228-182200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WW.Y.0002.210119T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-Far Northeast Highlands-
229 AM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.
  Higher amounts between 5 and 10 inches possible across the
  higher peaks. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph creating areas of
  blowing snow.

* WHERE...Northwest Plateau, Far Northwest Highlands, Northwest 
  Highlands, West Central Mountains, West Central Highlands, 
  Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Sandia and Manzano 
  Mountains including Edgewood, Estancia Valley, Central 
  Highlands and Far Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to blowing snow and
  icy or snow-packed roads.

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, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
489 
WWUS45 KABQ 182205
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
305 PM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...A ROUND OF SNOW IS COMING TO MUCH OF NORTHERN NEW MEXICO THIS
EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY...

.The combination of a strong backdoor cold front and a developing
upper level low to our west will bring a round of snow to much of
northern New Mexico beginning this evening and continuing through
most of Tuesday. The northern mountains are favored for 
significant snow totals, with lesser amounts across the western 
and central mountains nearby highlands and valleys. Travel through
northern New Mexico will be impacted tonight through Tuesday, 
with some road closures possible.

NMZ203-210-212-216-227-228-190600-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WW.Y.0002.210119T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.WS.W.0002.210119T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-Tusas Mountains Including Chama-
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-
305 PM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 5 to 10 inches and locally higher amounts possible. 

* WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands, Tusas Mountains Including 
  Chama, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Upper Rio Grande 
  Valley, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass and 
  Far Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

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, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ211-213>215-229-190600-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0002.210119T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Jemez Mountains-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Northeast Highlands-
305 PM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches, with higher amounts across the peaks.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo and Jemez Mountains.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

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, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ202-217-218-190600-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WW.Y.0002.210119T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Chuska Mountains-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
305 PM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches,
  with the Santa Fe Metro area on the lower end of accumulations.
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce some blowing and
  drifting snow.

* WHERE...Chuska Mountains, Espanola Valley and Santa Fe Metro 
  Area.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

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, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ231-232-190600-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WW.Y.0002.210119T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
305 PM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ201-204-206-207-221>223-190600-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0002.210119T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Highlands-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-
305 PM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.
  Higher amounts between 5 and 10 inches across the higher peaks.
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph creating areas of blowing snow.

* WHERE...Northwest Plateau, Far Northwest Highlands, Northwest 
  Highlands, West Central Mountains, West Central Highlands, 
  Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Sandia and Manzano 
  Mountains including Edgewood, Estancia Valley, Central 
  Highlands and Far Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com.

&&

$$

40
944 
WWUS45 KABQ 190318
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
818 PM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHERN AND WEST CENTRAL NEW
MEXICO THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY...

.The combination of a strong backdoor cold front and a developing
storm system to our west will bring snow to much of northern and 
west central New Mexico this evening through most of Tuesday. The 
northern mountains and adjacent east slopes are favored for heavy
snow accumulation, with a few to several inches across the 
western and central mountains, plateaus, and highlands. With this 
update, we are adding the West Central Plateau including Gallup to
the Winter Weather Advisory for snow.

NMZ203-210>216-227>229-191300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-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-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
818 PM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 12
  inches, with locally higher amounts along east slopes and 
  higher peaks. 

* WHERE...Tusas, Jemez, and Sangre de Cristo Mountains including
  Bartlett and Johnson Mesas; Northeast, Far Northeast, and Far
  Northwest Highlands; and the Upper Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

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, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ205-191300-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
West Central Plateau-
818 PM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with
  locally higher amounts.

* WHERE...West Central Plateau.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

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, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ201-202-204-206-207-217-218-221>223-191300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Espanola Valley-
Santa Fe Metro Area-Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
818 PM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches,
  except 5 to 10 inches above 7500 feet and along adjacent east
  slopes. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph creating areas of 
  blowing snow, except up to 50 mph below canyons opening into 
  Santa Fe from the southeast.

* WHERE...Central, Northwest, and West Central Highlands and
  Plateaus; Sandia, Manzano, West Central, and Chuska Mountains;
  Santa Fe Metro Area and the Espanola Valley.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ231-232-191300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
818 PM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com.

&&

$$

44
554 
WWUS45 KABQ 191206
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
506 AM MST Tue Jan 19 2021

...ACCUMULATING SNOW TO CONTINUE THROUGH TODAY...

.The combination of a strong backdoor cold front and a storm 
system to our west will allow snow to continue through much of 
the day. The northern mountains and adjacent east slopes are 
favored for heavy snow accumulation, with a few to several inches 
across the western and central mountains, plateaus, and highlands.

NMZ203-210>216-227>229-191900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-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-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
506 AM MST Tue Jan 19 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 
  inches, with locally higher amounts along east slopes and higher
  peaks.

* WHERE...Tusas, Jemez, and Sangre de Cristo Mountains including 
  Bartlett and Johnson Mesas; Northeast, Far Northeast, and Far 
  Northwest Highlands; and the Upper Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...Through 5 PM MST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel with snow packed and icy
  roads and reduced visibility in moderate to occasional heavy
  snow. 

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, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ201-202-204>207-217-218-221>223-191900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-
506 AM MST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches,
  except 4 to 8 inches above 7500 feet and along adjacent east 
  slopes. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph creating areas of 
  blowing snow, except up to 50 mph below canyons opening into 
  Santa Fe from the southeast.

* WHERE...Central, Northwest, and West Central Highlands and 
  Plateaus; Sandia, Manzano, West Central, and Chuska Mountains; 
  Santa Fe Metro Area and the Espanola Valley.

* WHEN...Through 5 PM MST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel due to slippery road
  conditions and reduced visibility in areas of blowing snow.

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, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ231-232-191900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
506 AM MST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.

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

* WHEN...Through 5 PM MST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com.

&&

$$
334 
WWUS45 KABQ 191806
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1106 AM MST Tue Jan 19 2021

...ACCUMULATING SNOW TO CONTINUE THROUGH TODAY...

.The combination of the strong backdoor cold front and a storm 
system to our west will allow snow to continue through much of the
afternoon. The northern mountains and adjacent east slopes are 
favored for heavy snow accumulation, with a few to several inches 
across the western and central mountains, plateaus, and highlands.

NMZ203-210>216-227>229-200000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-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-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
1106 AM MST Tue Jan 19 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
  inches, with locally higher amounts around one foot along east 
  slopes and higher peaks.

* WHERE...Tusas, Jemez, and Sangre de Cristo Mountains including 
  Bartlett and Johnson Mesas; Northeast, Far Northeast, and Far 
  Northwest Highlands; and the Upper Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...Through 5 PM MST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ201-202-204>207-217-218-221>223-200000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-
1106 AM MST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches,
  except 4 to 8 inches above 7500 feet and along adjacent east
  slopes. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will create areas of
  blowing snow.

* WHERE...Central, Northwest, and West Central Highlands and 
  Plateaus; Sandia, Manzano, West Central, and Chuska Mountains; 
  Santa Fe Metro Area and the Espanola Valley.

* WHEN...Through 5 PM MST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ231-232-200000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
1106 AM MST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...Through 5 PM MST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com.

&&

$$

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987 
WWUS45 KABQ 192353
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
453 PM MST Tue Jan 19 2021

...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL TO DIMINISH THIS EVENING...

Snowfall is on the downtrend this evening, as an area of low
pressure is moving southwest away from New Mexico. Overnight lows
will be on the chilly side, with lingering hazardous travel
conditions into Wednesday morning. 

NMZ203-210>216-227>229-200100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-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-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
453 PM MST Tue Jan 19 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

While additional light snowfall accumulation is possible, 
snowfall should diminish into the evening hours. Therefore, the 
Winter Storm Warning will be allowed to expire at 5 PM MST. Difficult
driving conditions may still exist. 

$$

NMZ201-202-204>207-217-218-221>223-200100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-
453 PM MST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

While additional light snowfall accumulation is expected across
the west central mountains, snowfall should diminish into the
evening hours. Therefore, the Winter Weather Advisory will be 
allowed to expire at 5 PM MST. Difficult driving conditions may
still exist.

$$

NMZ231-232-200100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
453 PM MST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

While additional light snowfall accumulation is possible, 
snowfall should diminish into the evening hours. Therefore, the 
Winter Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire at 5 PM MST.
Difficult driving conditions may still exist.

$$
638 
WWUS45 KABQ 192356 CCA
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
456 PM MST Tue Jan 19 2021

...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL TO DIMINISH THIS EVENING...

Snowfall is on the downtrend this evening, as an area of low
pressure is moving southwest away from New Mexico. Overnight lows
will be on the chilly side, with lingering hazardous travel
conditions into Wednesday morning. 

NMZ203-210>216-227>229-200100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-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-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
456 PM MST Tue Jan 19 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

While additional light snowfall accumulation is possible, 
snowfall should diminish into the evening hours. Therefore, the 
Winter Storm Warning will be allowed to expire at 5 PM MST. Difficult
driving conditions may still exist. 

$$

NMZ201-202-204>207-217-218-221>223-200100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-
456 PM MST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

While additional light snowfall accumulation is expected across
the west central mountains, snowfall should diminish into the
evening hours. Therefore, the Winter Weather Advisory will be 
allowed to expire at 5 PM MST. Difficult driving conditions may
still exist.

$$

NMZ231-232-200100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
456 PM MST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

While additional light snowfall accumulation is possible, 
snowfall should diminish into the evening hours. Therefore, the 
Winter Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire at 5 PM MST.
Difficult driving conditions may still exist.

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 18, 2:29 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryABQBernalillo, Catron, Cibola, Colfax, Harding, McKinley and 11 more39 hr
Jan 18, 2:59 PM MSTHigh Wind WarningABQBernalillo, Cibola, Sandoval, Torrance, Valencia14 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.