Alert archive / New Mexico / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021
Winter Storm Warning 7, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this winter storm warning at Mar 16, 2021, 2:46 PM MDT for 6 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 16, 2021, 6:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 16 hr. 22 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
- Mar 16, 2021, 2:46 PM MDT (20:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 16, 2021, 6:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Mar 17, 2021, 9:45 AM MDT
- In force
- 16 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
Counties Colfax County, NM, Guadalupe County, NM, Harding County, NM, Quay County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Union County, NM
The radar
The Cannon AFB radar (KFDX), 132 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 6:00 AM MDT | SNOW 2 | 9 Ene Shady Brook, NM | PALO SNOTEL. |
| Mar 17, 6:00 AM MDT | SNOW 4 | 11 Ene Red River, NM | SHUREE SNOTEL. |
| Mar 17, 6:00 AM MDT | SNOW 4 | 8 Sw Rociada, NM | WESNER SPRINGS SNOTEL. |
| Mar 17, 6:00 AM MDT | SNOW 5 | 3 Ese Angel Fire, NM | ANGEL FIRE SKI AREA. |
| Mar 17, 6:00 AM MDT | SNOW 6 | 8 Se Eagle Nest, NM | TOLBY SNOTEL. |
| Mar 17, 7:34 AM MDT | SNOW 9 | Newkirk, NM | |
| Mar 17, 8:00 AM MDT | SNOW 2.2 | Pecos, NM | |
| Mar 17, 8:00 AM MDT | SNOW 3 | Capulin, NM | |
| Mar 17, 8:28 AM MDT | SNOW 1 | Logan, NM | |
| Mar 17, 9:02 AM MDT | SNOW 2 | 1 Nnw San Jon, NM | |
| Mar 17, 9:05 AM MDT | SNOW 3.5 | 1 W Clayton, NM | SNOW DRIFTS AROUND A FOOT. |
| Mar 17, 9:10 AM MDT | SNOW 5 | 11 Sse Amistad, NM | |
| Mar 17, 9:15 AM MDT | SNOW 1 | 2 Sw Pecos, NM | ELEVATION 6932. |
| Mar 17, 9:15 AM MDT | SNOW 1.1 | 2 E San Pablo, NM | |
| Mar 17, 9:15 AM MDT | SNOW 1.1 | 5 Ese Black Lake, NM | |
| Mar 17, 9:15 AM MDT | SNOW 2 | Angel Fire, NM | |
| Mar 17, 9:15 AM MDT | SNOW 3 | 11 Ene Bell Ranch, NM | |
| Mar 17, 9:15 AM MDT | SNOW 3.6 | 1 Wsw Miami, NM | JUST WEST SOUTHWEST OF MIAMI NM |
| Mar 17, 9:15 AM MDT | SNOW 5 | 22 Wnw Hayden, NM | ELEVATION 4998. |
| Mar 17, 9:15 AM MDT | SNOW 9.1 | 4 N Newkirk, NM | ELEVATION 4720. |
| Mar 17, 9:17 AM MDT | SNOW 5 | Folsom, NM | |
| Mar 17, 9:52 AM MDT | SNOW 1 | 1 Sw Springer, NM |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 232 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
- 3067 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 49 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 24 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 73 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
983 WWUS45 KABQ 162046 WSWABQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 246 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...HEAVY SNOW AND VERY STRONG WINDS TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING... .A powerful storm system will bring moderate to heavy snow to northeast New Mexico as it crosses the southern Rockies tonight. Snow amounts may top 1 foot near Raton Pass with several inches around Capulin, Folsom, and Des Moines, and only a couple inches over southern Union County south to Guadalupe and Quay Counties. This system will also produce very strong north winds with gusts around 60 mph producing near-blizzard conditions late tonight and early Wednesday across northeast New Mexico. Strong winds will persist into Wednesday morning while the snow is tapering off, but blowing snow will continue to make travel hazardous. NMZ227-230-171030- /O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0005.210317T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.WS.W.0007.210317T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Union County- 246 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Near-blizzard conditions likely. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches, except 7 to 12 inches between Capulin and Raton Pass. Strong northerly winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass and Union County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult to impossible. Road closures are possible. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. A few power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few hours of near-blizzard conditions are likely near the Colorado border between Raton Pass, Capulin and Mt. Dora. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is discouraged overnight, but 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. && $$ NMZ231>234-171030- /O.EXB.KABQ.WW.Y.0014.210317T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County- Quay County- 246 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. North winds 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts to 50 mph. * WHERE...Harding County, Eastern San Miguel County, Guadalupe County and Quay County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Wednesday. Snow and winds increasing overnight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel along I-40 from the Texas border to near Santa Rosa will be impacted by blowing snow and slippery road conditions late tonight through early Wednesday morning. The strongest winds will be closer to the Texas border. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by calling 5 1 1, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ210-211-213>215-171030- /O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 246 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches with up to 9 inches atop mountain peaks. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy roads and patches of blowing snow to create difficult travel 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. && $$
6 follow-up statements
647 WWUS45 KABQ 170249 WSWABQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 849 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...THE COMBINATION OF SNOW AND VERY STRONG WINDS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS TO VERY DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS ACROSS NORTHEAST NEW MEXICO TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... .A powerful storm system will bring moderate to heavy snow to northeast New Mexico as it crosses the southern Rockies tonight. Expect snow amounts to approach one foot between Raton Pass and Capulin, with 2 to 6 inches across Union County. The combination of snow and northerly wind gusts ranging from 50 to 60 mph will create blizzard or near blizzard conditions. Meanwhile, lighter snow accumulations are anticipated over east central New Mexico, but strong gusty winds will create difficult travel conditions for some locales. Travel is discouraged for northern Colfax and Union Counties. Winter travel impacts should improve by mid to late Wednesday morning. NMZ230-171100- /O.UPG.KABQ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.BZ.W.0002.210317T0249Z-210317T1800Z/ Union County- 849 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Expect snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, with locally higher amounts in northwest Union County. Precipitation may initially start as rain across eastern Union County, but should quickly transition to snow. North-northeast winds gusting as high as 60 mph are likely. The combination of snow and strong winds will likely create periods of near-zero visibility. * WHERE...Union County. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel in the area will be difficult or nearly impossible, especially along U.S. Highway 64/87. Road closures are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by calling 5 1 1, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ231>234-171100- /O.UPG.KABQ.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KABQ.WS.W.0007.210317T0600Z-210317T1800Z/ Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County- Quay County- 849 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches. A rather narrow corridor exceeding 4 inches will be possible. Activity may initially start as rain, but should transition to snow rather quickly as colder air moves into the region. The combination of snow and northerly winds gusting up to 55 mph will likely create near blizzard conditions for some areas. * WHERE...Harding County, Eastern San Miguel County, Guadalupe County and Quay County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sudden and abruptly changing weather is likely overnight through Wednesday morning. Expect hazardous to difficult travel conditions, including parts of Interstate 40 from Santa Rosa to the Texas State border. 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. && $$ NMZ227-171100- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass- 849 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Expect snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches, except 7 to 12 inches from Capulin to Raton Pass. North winds gusting as high as 55 mph will create near blizzard conditions for these areas. The strongest winds are likely to occur near Capulin, or areas east of Interstate 25. * WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to one half mile or less. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to near impossible due to snow-covered roads and very poor visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is discouraged overnight, but if you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by calling 5 1 1, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ221>223-228-229-171100- /O.EXB.KABQ.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210317T1500Z/ Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley- Central Highlands-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands- 849 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, locally higher. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph are possible along the Interstate 25 corridor from Raton to Las Vegas. * WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, Far Northeast Highlands and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Slippery roads conditions as well as poor visibility due to falling and blowing snow can be expected for the Interstate 25 corridor in northeast New Mexico as well as Interstate 40 from Tijeras Canyon to Clines Corners. 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. && $$ NMZ210-211-213>215-171100- /O.EXT.KABQ.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210317T1500Z/ Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 849 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions across the area as well as lower visibility due to falling and blowing snow. The greatest travel impacts will likely favor mountain passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by calling 5 1 1, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com. && $$ DPorter/99
806 WWUS45 KABQ 171049 WSWABQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 449 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...THE COMBINATION OF SNOW AND VERY STRONG WINDS CONTINUE TO CREATE VERY DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS ACROSS NORTHEAST NEW MEXICO THROUGH THE MORNING... .A mix of moderate to heavy snow combined with strong northerly wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph continue to create severe travel conditions across east-central and northeastern NM this morning. Near blizzard like conditions are likely in the worst case scenarios due to low visibilities. Conditions are expected to steadily improve through the morning east to west. NMZ210-211-213>215-221>223-228-229-171200- /O.CAN.KABQ.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210317T1500Z/ Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley- Central Highlands-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands- 449 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow has mostly ended over the northern mountains and adjacent highlands. Therefore the winter weather advisory is cancelled, although slick travel conditions may remain through the morning. $$ NMZ230-171800- /O.CON.KABQ.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Union County- 449 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Expect snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, with locally higher amounts in northwest Union County. Northerly winds gusting as high as 50 mph are likely. The combination of snow and strong winds will likely create periods of near-zero visibility. * WHERE...Union County. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel in the area will be difficult or nearly impossible, especially along U.S. Highway 64/87. Road closures have occurred. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by calling 5 1 1, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ231>234-171800- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County- Quay County- 449 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. A rather narrow corridor exceeding 4 inches will be possible. The combination of snow and northerly winds gusting up to 55 mph will likely create near blizzard conditions for some areas. * WHERE...Harding County, Eastern San Miguel County, Guadalupe County and Quay County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect hazardous to difficult travel conditions, including parts of Interstate 40 from Santa Rosa to the Texas State border. 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. && $$ NMZ227-171800- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass- 449 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Expect addition snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches from Capulin to Raton Pass. North winds gusting as high as 55 mph will create near blizzard conditions for these areas. The strongest winds are likely to occur near Capulin, or areas east of Interstate 25. * WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to near impossible due to snow-covered roads and very poor visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is discouraged overnight, but if you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by calling 5 1 1, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com. && $$
331 WWUS45 KABQ 171350 WSWABQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 750 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...THE COMBINATION OF SNOW AND VERY STRONG WINDS CONTINUE TO CREATE VERY DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS ACROSS NORTHEAST NEW MEXICO THROUGH THE REMINADER OF THE MORNING... .A mix of moderate to heavy snow combined with strong northerly wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph continue to create severe travel conditions across east-central and northeastern NM this morning. Near blizzard like conditions are likely in the worst case scenarios due to low visibilities. Conditions are expected to steadily improve through the remainder of the morning. NMZ230-171800- /O.CON.KABQ.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Union County- 750 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Expect total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, with locally higher amounts in northwest Union County. Northerly winds gusting as high as 50 mph are likely. The combination of snow and strong winds will likely create periods of near-zero visibility. * WHERE...Union County. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Plan on icy road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel in the area will be difficult or nearly impossible, especially along U.S. Highway 64/87. Road closures have occurred. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by calling 5 1 1, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ231>234-171800- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County- Quay County- 750 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches. The combination of snow and northerly winds gusting up to 55 mph will likely create near blizzard conditions for some areas. * WHERE...Harding County, Eastern San Miguel County, Guadalupe County and Quay County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Plan on icy and snow packed road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect hazardous to difficult travel conditions, including parts of Interstate 40 from Santa Rosa to the Texas State border. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by calling 5 1 1, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ227-171800- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass- 750 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches. The combination of snow and northerly winds gusting up to 55 mph will likely create near blizzard conditions for some areas. The strongest winds are likely to occur near Capulin, or areas east of Interstate 25. * WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Plan on icy and snow packed road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to near impossible due to snow-covered roads and very poor visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is discouraged overnight, but 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. && $$ NMZ235-171800- /O.NEW.KABQ.WW.Y.0015.210317T1350Z-210317T1800Z/ Curry County- 750 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch with locally near 2 inches near the Texas line near and north of Clovis to Broadview. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Curry County. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by calling 5 1 1, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com. && $$
464 WWUS45 KABQ 171426 WSWABQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 826 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...AREAS OF SNOW DIMINISHING NORTHEAST AND EAST-CENTRAL NEW MEXICO THROUGH THE REMINADER OF THE MORNING... .A potent storm system centered southeast of Amarillo Texas will continue to shift east and away from eastern New Mexico. Diminishing snow coverage and weakening winds are expected through the remainder of the morning. NMZ227-232-233-171530- /O.CAN.KABQ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass- Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County- 826 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ NMZ230-171800- /O.CON.KABQ.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Union County- 826 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions will persist across parts of eastern Union County near the Oklahoma and Texas state lines. Northerly winds gusting as high as 50 mph are likely. The combination of previously fallen snow and strong winds will likely create periods of near- zero visibility. * WHERE...Union County. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel in the area will be difficult or nearly impossible, especially along U.S. Highway 64/87. Road closures have occurred. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by calling 5 1 1, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ231-234-171800- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Harding County-Quay County- 826 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches. The combination of snow and northerly winds gusting up to 55 mph will likely create near blizzard conditions for some areas. * WHERE...Harding County and Quay County. * WHEN...until Noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Plan on icy and snow packed road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by calling 5 1 1, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ235-171800- /O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Curry County- 826 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch with locally near 2 inches near the Texas line near and north of Clovis to Broadview. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Curry County. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by calling 5 1 1, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com. && $$
654 WWUS45 KABQ 171452 WSWABQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 852 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...AREAS OF SNOW DIMINISHING NORTHEAST AND EAST-CENTRAL NEW MEXICO THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE MORNING... .A potent storm system centered southeast of Amarillo Texas will continue to shift east and away from eastern New Mexico. Diminishing snow coverage and weakening winds are expected through the remainder of the morning. NMZ230-171600- /O.CAN.KABQ.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Union County- 852 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ NMZ231-171600- /O.CAN.KABQ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Harding County- 852 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ NMZ234-171800- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Quay County- 852 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations around one inch mainly east of Tucumcari. * WHERE...Quay County. * WHEN...Until Noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly 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. && $$ NMZ235-171800- /O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Curry County- 852 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch with locally near 2 inches near the Texas line near and north of Clovis to Broadview. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Curry County. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by calling 5 1 1, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com. && $$
072 WWUS45 KABQ 171545 WSWABQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 945 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 NMZ234-171645- /O.CAN.KABQ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Quay County- 945 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Areas of light snow will linger across parts of eastern Quay County through late morning but significant impacts are no longer expected. $$ NMZ235-171645- /O.CAN.KABQ.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Curry County- 945 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Areas of light snow will linger across northeast Curry County mainly in the vicinity of Grady and Broadview. Localized difficult driving conditions will quickly improve after 10am MDT. $$
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Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
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| Mar 16, 4:34 AM MDT | Winter Weather Advisory | ABQ | Bernalillo, Colfax, Guadalupe, Harding, Los Alamos, Mora and 8 more | 24 hr |
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