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Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Albuquerque, NM

January 25, 2021Catron County, Lincoln County, Socorro County, New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this winter storm warning at Jan 25, 2021, 3:29 AM MST for Catron County, Lincoln County, Socorro County, New Mexico. It took effect at Jan 25, 2021, 11:00 AM MST. It was in force for 30 hr. 21 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 25, 2021, 3:29 AM MST (10:29 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 25, 2021, 11:00 AM MST
Expired
Jan 26, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Catron County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, Socorro County, NM

The radar

The Holloman AFB radar (KHDX), 118 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:34 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 26, 7:54 AM MSTSNOW 315 Ese Corona, NM
Jan 26, 9:00 AM MSTSNOW 5.22 Ssw Ruidoso, NM
Jan 26, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 3.35 Ne Alto, NMELEVATION 7093.
Jan 26, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 41 N Ruidoso, NM
Jan 26, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 42 W Datil, NM
Jan 26, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 4.51 Ene Alto, NMELEVATION 7272.
Jan 26, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 5.52 Ne Ruidoso, NMELEVATION 6969.
Jan 26, 9:15 AM MSTSNOW 6.73 Ne Bonito Lake, NM
Jan 26, 9:57 AM MSTSNOW 62 Se Alto, NM
Jan 26, 10:38 AM MSTSNOW 1.51 Nne Quemado, NM
Jan 26, 10:47 AM MSTSNOW 3Red Hill, NM
Jan 26, 10:53 AM MSTSNOW 1Datil, NM
Jan 26, 10:59 AM MSTSNOW 8.54 N Apache Creek, NM
Jan 26, 11:00 AM MSTSNOW 36 Sse Luna, NMFRISCO DIVIDE SNOTEL.
Jan 26, 11:00 AM MSTSNOW 16.56 Ese Mogollon, NMSILVER CREEK DIVIDE SNOTEL.
Jan 26, 11:12 AM MSTSNOW 10Luna, NM
Jan 26, 11:15 AM MSTSNOW 2.5Pleasanton, NM
Jan 26, 11:18 AM MSTSNOW 4.5Alma, NM
Jan 26, 11:28 AM MSTSNOW 24 Sse Magdalena, NM
Jan 26, 11:30 AM MSTSNOW 3.5Nogal, NM
Jan 26, 3:00 PM MSTSNOW 19.55 Sw Bonito Lake, NMSIERRA BLANCA SNOTEL.

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, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 133 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 2021-01-25Temperature 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 2021-01-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 84 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1417 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
58 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
84 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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302 
WWUS45 KABQ 251029
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
329 AM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOW ARRIVING THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY...

.Light snow will continue off and on across the northern mountains
throughout the day. Accumulations will be light until this
evening. Another round of light to moderate snow will develop late
this afternoon across western New Mexico and shift eastward this
evening and overnight with a cold frontal passage. Snow showers
will continue through Tuesday afternoon before tapering off.
Snow-packed and icy roadways are likely. 

NMZ208-251900-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210125T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.WS.W.0003.210125T1800Z-210127T0000Z/
Southwest Mountains-
329 AM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6
  inches except 8 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts above
  8000 feet.

* WHERE...Southwest Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Localized areas of
  blowing snow will be possible which will reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ209-251900-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WS.W.0003.210125T1800Z-210127T0000Z/
San Francisco River Valley-
329 AM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...San Francisco River Valley.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Roads may 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.

&&

$$

NMZ226-251900-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WW.Y.0005.210126T0000Z-210127T0000Z/
South Central Mountains-
329 AM MST Mon Jan 25 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
  except 4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts above 8000 feet.
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow may reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ204>206-251900-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210127T0000Z/
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
329 AM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with
  locally higher amounts.

* WHERE...Northwest Highlands, West Central Plateau and West 
  Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday. The heaviest snowfall is expected
  this evening and overnight. 

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. This includes the
  I-40 corridor along the Continental Divide to the Arizona
  border. 

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>203-210-211-213-214-216-217-251900-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210127T0000Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Espanola Valley-
329 AM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches,
  except 4 to 8 inches above 8000 feet. Locally higher amounts on
  west facing slopes of the northern mountains.

* WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands, Northwest Plateau, Northern 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains Including Chama, 
  Chuska Mountains, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Upper 
  Rio Grande Valley, Jemez Mountains and Espanola Valley.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Roads may be snow-
  packed and icy. 

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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6 follow-up statements
076 
WWUS45 KABQ 251742
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1042 AM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOW ARRIVING THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY...

.Light snow will continue off and on across the northern
mountains throughout the day. Accumulations will be light until
this evening. Another round of light to moderate snow will
develop late this afternoon across western New Mexico and shift
eastward this evening and overnight with a cold frontal passage.
Snow showers will continue through Tuesday afternoon before
tapering off. Snow-packed and icy roadways are likely.

NMZ208-209-260200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0003.210125T1800Z-210127T0000Z/
Southwest Mountains-San Francisco River Valley-
1042 AM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6
  inches with higher amounts of 6 to 12 inches above 10000 feet.

* WHERE...San Francisco River Valley and Southwest Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on periods of slick road conditions and low
  visibility.

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>206-210-211-213-214-216-217-260200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210127T0000Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Espanola Valley-
1042 AM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches in
  lower elevations with 3 to 8 inches in the Sangre de Cristo
  mountains. Some localized peaks above 10000 feet may receive
  higher amounts.

* WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands, Northwest Plateau, Northern 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains Including Chama, 
  Chuska Mountains, West Central Plateau, Northwest Highlands, 
  Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, West Central Mountains, 
  Upper Rio Grande Valley, Jemez Mountains and Espanola Valley.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on periods of slick road conditions and low
  visibility.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ226-260200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0005.210126T0000Z-210127T0000Z/
South Central Mountains-
1042 AM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches
  with locally higher amounts of 6 to 10 inches near and just 
  north of Ski Apache. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on periods of slick road conditions and low
  visibility.

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.

&&

$$
073 
WWUS45 KABQ 252313
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
413 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOW ARRIVING THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY...

.Periods of occasional light snow will gradually begin to become 
more steady and heavier, expanding eastward into the evening 
hours. Lower elevation areas are expected to see additional snow
accumulations of a couple to a few inches (generally 1 to 4 
inches) tonight through Tuesday, while high elevation mountain 
areas could receive a few to several inches (generally 4 to 8 
inches) with locally higher amounts of more than a foot above 
10,000 feet. Periods of low visibility and moderate to
occasionally heavy snow will create difficult travel conditions on
some roads. 

NMZ226-260500-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WW.Y.0005.210126T0000Z-210127T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210127T0000Z/
South Central Mountains-
413 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6
  inches in lower elevations, except 6 to 12 inches above 7500
  feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ208-209-260500-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210127T0000Z/
Southwest Mountains-San Francisco River Valley-
413 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6
  inches with higher amounts of 6 to 12 inches above 7500 feet. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...San Francisco River Valley and Southwest Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slick road conditions and periods of low
  visibility.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ221-227-260500-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210127T0000Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
413 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches with
  highest amounts above 7500 feet.

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood and 
  Johnson and Bartlett Mesas including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slick road conditions and periods of low
  visibility.

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>206-210-211-213-214-216-217-260500-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210127T0000Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Espanola Valley-
413 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches in
  lower elevations with amounts of generally 4 to 8 inches above
  7500 feet. Locally higher amounts are possible above 10,000 feet.

* WHERE...Upper Rio Grande Valley, Far Northwest Highlands, 
  Northwest Plateau, Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tusas 
  Mountains Including Chama, Chuska Mountains, West Central 
  Plateau, Northwest Highlands, Southern Sangre de Cristo 
  Mountains, West Central Mountains, Jemez Mountains and 
  Espanola Valley.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday. 

* IMPACTS...Plan on slick road conditions and periods of low
  visibility.

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.

&&

$$
499 
WWUS45 KABQ 260503
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1003 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOW EXPECTED THROUGH TUESDAY...

.A band of snow will continue to shift eastward this evening with
additional snow showers expected to develop behind it toward
sunrise and continue through Tuesday. Periods of low visibility 
and moderate to occasionally heavy snow will create difficult 
travel conditions on some roads.

NMZ208-209-226-261300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210127T0000Z/
Southwest Mountains-San Francisco River Valley-
South Central Mountains-
1003 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6
  inches except 6 to 12 inches above 7500 feet. Winds gusting as 
  high as 35 to 40 mph.

* WHERE...San Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains and 
  South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and periods of low
  visibility.

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>206-210-211-213-214-216-217-221-227-261300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210127T0000Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Espanola Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
1003 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches
  except 4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts above 8000 
  feet.

* WHERE...Upper Rio Grande Valley, Far Northwest Highlands, 
  Northwest Plateau, Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tusas 
  Mountains Including Chama, Chuska Mountains, West Central 
  Plateau, Northwest Highlands, Southern Sangre de Cristo 
  Mountains, West Central Mountains, Sandia and Manzano 
  Mountains including Edgewood, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas 
  Including Raton Pass, Jemez Mountains and Espanola Valley.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and periods of low
  visibility.

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.

&&

$$

34
224 
WWUS45 KABQ 260929
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
229 AM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

...SNOW CONTINUING TODAY WEST AND NORTH WHILE SPREADING INTO 
NORTHEAST NEW MEXICO...

.Snow will continue over western and northern New Mexico today
while spreading into northeast New Mexico as a frontal boundary
sags into the area. Periods of low visibility and moderate to 
occasionally heavy snow will create difficult travel conditions on
some roads.

NMZ208-209-226-261900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210127T0000Z/
Southwest Mountains-San Francisco River Valley-
South Central Mountains-
229 AM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6
  inches except 6 to 12 inches above 7500 feet. Winds gusting as
  high as 35 to 40 mph over the South Central Mountains.

* WHERE...San Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains and 
  South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ215-228-230-261900-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.210126T1000Z-210127T0000Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-
Union County-
229 AM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches
  over the Far Northeast Highlands and Union County. Locally higher
  amounts over the East Slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* 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>206-210-211-213-214-216-217-221-227-261900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210127T0000Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Espanola Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
229 AM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches 
  except 4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts above 8000 
  feet.

* WHERE...Upper Rio Grande Valley, Far Northwest Highlands, 
  Northwest Plateau, Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tusas 
  Mountains Including Chama, Chuska Mountains, West Central 
  Plateau, Northwest Highlands, Southern Sangre de Cristo 
  Mountains, West Central Mountains, Sandia and Manzano 
  Mountains including Edgewood, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas 
  Including Raton Pass, Jemez Mountains and Espanola Valley.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$
951 
WWUS45 KABQ 261900
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1200 PM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

...SNOW CONTINUING AT TIMES THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.Scattered to numerous snow showers, and isolated snow 
thunderstorms, will continue through this afternoon with areas of 
additional accumulation. The visibility will drop below a half 
mile at times during heavier snow showers and snow thunderstorms,
which will also be capable of producing wind gusts near 40 mph. 
In the south central mountains, wind gusts up to 45 mph are 
expected even outside of thunderstorms.

NMZ208-209-226-270000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210127T0000Z/
Southwest Mountains-San Francisco River Valley-
South Central Mountains-
1200 PM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 1 inch
  with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph 
  over the South Central Mountains.

* WHERE...San Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains and 
  South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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>206-210-211-213-214-216-217-221-227-270000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210127T0000Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Espanola Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
1200 PM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches with
  locally lighter amounts at the lowest elevations.

* WHERE...Northwest, Far Northwest, and West Central Highlands and
  Plateaus; Northern, West Central, Sandia, Manzano, and Chuska
  Mountains; Upper Rio Grande and Espanola Valleys; and Bartlett
  and Johnson Mesas including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

NMZ215-228-230-270000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210127T0000Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-
Union County-
1200 PM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches over the Far Northeast Highlands and Union County. 
  Locally higher amounts over the East Slopes of the Sangre de 
  Cristo Mountains.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* 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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
451 PM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

NMZ208-209-226-270100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210127T0000Z/
Southwest Mountains-San Francisco River Valley-
South Central Mountains-
451 PM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

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

Snow showers will continue to decrease in coverage and intensity,
coming to an end early this evening. Slick spots may redevelop on
some roads as temperatures cool tonight, and areas of low clouds 
and freezing fog may also develop, causing reduced visibility in 
localized or patchy areas. The freezing fog may also deposit a 
thin glaze of ice on bridges, overpasses, and some other road 
surfaces.

Visit nmroads.com for the latest road conditions.

$$

NMZ201>206-210-211-213-214-216-217-221-227-270100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210127T0000Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Espanola Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
451 PM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

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

Snow showers will continue to gradually decrease in coverage and 
intensity, coming to an end this evening. Any additional
accumulations should be light, generally amounting to an inch or
less. 

Slick spots may redevelop on some roads as temperatures cool 
tonight, and areas of low clouds and freezing fog may also 
develop, causing reduced visibility in localized or patchy areas. 
The freezing fog may also deposit a thin glaze of ice on bridges, 
overpasses, and some other road surfaces.

Visit nmroads.com for the latest road conditions.

$$

NMZ215-228-230-270100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210127T0000Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-
Union County-
451 PM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

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

Snow showers will continue to decrease in coverage and intensity,
coming to an end this evening. Slick spots may redevelop on some 
roads as temperatures cool tonight.

Visit nmroads.com for the latest road conditions.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 25, 3:29 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryABQLincoln13 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in New Mexico, 2021Every winter storm 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.