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Winter Storm Warning 9, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this winter storm warning at Dec 9, 2021, 2:34 AM MST for Rio Arriba County, Taos County, New Mexico. It took effect at Dec 9, 2021, 11:00 AM MST. It was in force for 24 hr. 10 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 9, 2021, 2:34 AM MST (09:34 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 9, 2021, 11:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Dec 10, 2021, 11:00 AM MST
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
Counties Rio Arriba County, NM, Taos County, NM
The radar
The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 166 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 4:55 AM MST | SNOW 6 | 5 Nw Chama, NM | CHAMITA SNOTEL. |
| Dec 10, 4:56 AM MST | SNOW 6 | 11 Nnw Canon Plaza, NM | HOPEWELL SNOTEL. |
| Dec 10, 6:37 AM MST | SNOW 4 | 8 Ssw Red River, NM | TAOS SKI AREA. |
| Dec 10, 9:00 AM MST | SNOW 2 | 5 Sse Llano Largo, NM | RIO SANTA BARBARA SNOTEL. |
| Dec 10, 9:00 AM MST | SNOW 4 | 12 Sse Coyote, NM | GARITA PEAK SNOTEL. |
| Dec 10, 9:00 AM MST | SNOW 5 | 8 Ne Arroyo Seco, NM | TAOS POWDERHORN SNOTEL. |
| Dec 10, 9:00 AM MST | SNOW 5 | 9 E Cuba, NM | VACAS LOCAS SNOTEL. |
| Dec 10, 9:00 AM MST | SNOW 7 | Chama, NM | |
| Dec 10, 9:00 AM MST | SNOW 8 | 11 Nnw Canon Plaza, NM | HOPEWELL SNOTEL. |
| Dec 10, 9:30 AM MST | SNOW 1.1 | 1 E Arroyo Seco, 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, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 171 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
- 2195 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 86 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 61 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 148 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
843 WWUS45 KABQ 090934 WSWABQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 234 AM MST Thu Dec 9 2021 NMZ210-092245- /O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0008.211209T1800Z-211210T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.WS.W.0009.211209T1800Z-211210T1800Z/ Tusas Mountains Including Chama- 234 AM MST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches below 8,000 feet and between 8 and 16 inches above. Winds occasionally gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Tusas Mountains Including Chama. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some roads may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. 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. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ202-203-211-213-214-092245- /O.NEW.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.211209T1800Z-211210T1800Z/ Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-Jemez Mountains-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 234 AM MST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Areas of blowing snow likely. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Higher amounts between 8 and 10 inches possible over mountain peaks and higher west-facing slopes. Winds occasionally gusting as high as 50 mph. Winds will be strongest across the Sangre De Cristo Mountains Friday morning and could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Chuska Mountains, Far Northwest Highlands, and Jemez Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult, especially in areas of blowing snow. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ 11
4 follow-up statements
115 WWUS45 KABQ 092112 WSWABQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 212 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021 NMZ210-100500- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211210T1800Z/ Tusas Mountains Including Chama- 212 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches below 8,000 feet and between 8 and 16 inches above. Winds occasionally gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Tusas Mountains Including Chama. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some roads may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. 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. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ205-206-100500- /O.EXB.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.211210T0400Z-211210T1800Z/ West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains- 212 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches, locally up to 5 inches in the Zuni Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...West Central Mountains and West Central Plateau. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes portions of I-40. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Areas of blowing snow may reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will likely start as rain, but will change over to snow by early Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ202-203-211-213-214-100500- /O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211210T1800Z/ Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-Jemez Mountains-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 212 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Areas of blowing snow likely. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Higher amounts between 8 and 10 inches possible over mountain peaks and higher west-facing slopes. Winds occasionally gusting as high as 50 mph. Winds will be strongest across the Sangre De Cristo Mountains Friday morning and could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Chuska Mountains, Far Northwest Highlands, and Jemez Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult, especially in areas of blowing snow. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ 34
057 WWUS45 KABQ 100450 WSWABQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 950 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021 NMZ210-101230- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211210T1800Z/ Tusas Mountains Including Chama- 950 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches below 8,000 feet and between 8 and 16 inches above. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Tusas Mountains Including Chama. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible in the very high elevations. Some roads may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ202-203-211-213-214-101230- /O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211210T1800Z/ Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-Jemez Mountains-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 950 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Areas of blowing snow likely. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Higher amounts between 8 and 10 inches possible over mountain peaks and higher west-facing slopes. Winds occasionally gusting as high as 50 mph. Winds will be strongest across the Sangre De Cristo Mountains Friday morning and could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Chuska Mountains, Far Northwest Highlands, and Jemez Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ NMZ205-206-101230- /O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211210T1800Z/ West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains- 950 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches, locally up to 5 inches in the Zuni Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...West Central Mountains and West Central Plateau. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes portions of I-40. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ Shoemake
769 WWUS45 KABQ 100930 WSWABQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 230 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021 NMZ210-101800- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211210T1800Z/ Tusas Mountains Including Chama- 230 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches below 8,000 feet and between 8 and 16 inches above. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Tusas Mountains Including Chama. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible in the very high elevations. Some roads may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ202-203-211-213-214-101800- /O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211210T1800Z/ Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-Jemez Mountains-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 230 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Areas of blowing snow likely. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Higher amounts between 8 and 10 inches possible over mountain peaks and higher west-facing slopes. Winds occasionally gusting as high as 50 mph. Winds will be strongest across the Sangre De Cristo Mountains Friday morning and could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Chuska Mountains, Far Northwest Highlands, and Jemez Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult, especially in areas of blowing snow. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ NMZ205-206-101800- /O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211210T1800Z/ West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains- 230 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches, locally up to 5 inches in the Zuni Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...West Central Mountains and West Central Plateau. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes portions of I-40. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Areas of blowing snow may reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ 11
723 WWUS45 KABQ 101741 WSWABQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1041 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021 NMZ210-101845- /O.EXP.KABQ.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211210T1800Z/ Tusas Mountains Including Chama- 1041 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... Though a few areas of snow continue, much of the accumulation has ended. Any additional snow accumulations will generally be less than an inch or two. Therefore, additional impacts are not expected, and the Winter Storm Warning will be allowed to expire. $$ NMZ202-203-205-206-211-213-214-101845- /O.EXP.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211210T1800Z/ Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau- West Central Mountains-Jemez Mountains-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 1041 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... Though a few areas of snow continue, much of the accumulation has ended. Any additional snow accumulations will generally be less than an inch or two. Therefore, additional impacts are not expected, and the Winter Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ 34
The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2:24 AM MST | High Wind Watch | ABQ | Colfax, Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Harding, Mora and 4 more | 12 hr |
| Dec 9, 2:34 AM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | ABQ | Catron, Cibola, Colfax, Los Alamos, McKinley, Mora and 7 more | 32 hr |
| Dec 9, 12:01 PM MST | Wind Advisory | ABQ | Curry, Guadalupe, Quay, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Torrance | 5 hr |
| Dec 9, 2:01 PM MST | High Wind Warning | ABQ | Bernalillo, Chaves, Colfax, Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe and 11 more | 29 hr |
| Dec 9, 2:01 PM MST | Wind Advisory | ABQ | Bernalillo, Chaves, Cibola, Colfax, Lincoln, McKinley and 10 more | 29 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.