Winter Storm Watch 3, NWS Albuquerque, NM

Bernalillo County, NM, Catron County, NM, Chaves County, NM, Cibola County, NM, Colfax County, NM, Curry County, NM, De Baca County, NM, Guadalupe County, NM, Harding County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, Los Alamos County, NM, McKinley County, NM, Mora County, NM, Quay County, NM, Rio Arriba County, NM, Roosevelt County, NM, San Juan County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Socorro County, NM, Taos County, NM, Torrance County, NM, Union County, NM, Valencia County, NM

051 
WWUS45 KABQ 122223
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
323 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...STRONG WINTER SYSTEM TO BRING SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL, STRONG GAP
WINDS, AND BITTER COLD TEMPERATURES TO NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NEW
MEXICO SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

.A strengthening storm system approaching from the Great Basin 
will interact with the arctic airmass that will be pushing through
central and western New Mexico Saturday night and Sunday. Strong 
gap winds with gusts up to 55 to maybe 60 mph are possible 
through the Middle Rio Grande Valley, including the Albuquerque 
metro area on Sunday. Blowing snow may reduce visibility and cause
dangerous travel conditions. The greatest snowfall amounts are 
forecast to occur during the day on Sunday. Record-breaking low 
temperatures and bitter cold wind chills will be felt Monday 
morning, mainly across the eastern plains. Snowfall will taper 
off and end Sunday night.

NMZ215-222-223-226>240-130600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WW.Y.0008.210212T2223Z-210213T1300Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.A.0003.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
323 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation of
  light snow, light freezing drizzle and freezing fog will make
  roads slick through the night. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy
  snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches
  possible along with some blowing and drifting snow. Dangerously
  cold temperatures below zero will accompany the snow. 

* WHERE...Eastern New Mexico.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM MST 
  Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday afternoon 
  through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with road closures. 
  The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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>206-208-209-241-130600-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WS.A.0003.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-
San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
323 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4
  inches in lower elevations and 5 to 10 inches in the mountains. 

* WHERE...Northwest Plateau, Chuska Mountains, Northwest 
  Highlands, West Central Plateau, West Central Mountains, 
  Southwest Mountains, San Francisco River Valley and San 
  Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands.

* WHEN...From late Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

NMZ203-207-210>214-216>221-224-225-130600-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.A.0003.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-West Central Highlands-
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
323 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible with areas of blowing snow. Total
  snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, except 6 to 14 inches above
  7500 feet possible. This includes the Albuquerque and Santa Fe
  Metro areas. Some blowing and drifting snow and dangerously 
  cold temperatures will accompany the snow.

* WHERE...Central New Mexico.

* WHEN...From late Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remember, a Winter Storm 
Watch means conditions are favorable for a hazardous winter 
weather event in and close to the watch area. Monitor the latest 
forecasts at weather.gov/abq, listen to NOAA weather radio or your
favorite media outlet.

&&

$$

40

780 
WWUS45 KABQ 130553
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1053 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...STRONG WINTER SYSTEM TO BRING SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL, STRONG GAP
WINDS, AND BITTER COLD TEMPERATURES TO NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NEW
MEXICO SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

.A strengthening storm system approaching from the Great Basin
will interact with the arctic airmass that will be pushing
through central and western New Mexico Saturday night and Sunday.
Strong gap winds with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph are possible 
through the Middle Rio Grande Valley, including the Albuquerque 
metro area on Sunday. Blowing snow may reduce visibility and cause
dangerous travel conditions. The greatest snowfall amounts are 
forecast to occur Saturday night and Sunday. Record-breaking low 
temperatures and bitter cold wind chills will be felt Monday 
morning. Snowfall will taper off and end Sunday night.

NMZ215-222-223-226>240-131200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210213T1300Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.A.0003.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
1053 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST
SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY 
AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation of
  light snow, light freezing drizzle, and freezing fog will cause
  slick road conditions overnight. Additional snow accumulations
  of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. For
  the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches possible across lower elevations,
  8 to 14 inches above 7500 feet. Blowing snow may reduce 
  visibilities along roadways. Extremely cold temperatures near to
  below 0 will accompany snow.
 
* WHERE...For the Winter Weather Advisory, eastern New Mexico. For
  the Winter Storm Watch, from the central mountain chain eastward
  towards the Texas border.
 
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM MST Saturday.
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday afternoon 
  through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. Cold wind chills as low 
  as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ201>214-216>221-224-225-241-131200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.A.0003.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-Tusas Mountains Including Chama-
Jemez Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
1053 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6
  inches, except 9 to 15 inches above 7500 feet possible. Winds 
  could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Central and western New Mexico.

* WHEN...From late Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could become very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remember, a Winter Storm Watch means conditions are favorable for
a hazardous winter weather event in and close to the watch area. 
Monitor the latest forecasts at weather.gov/abq, listen to NOAA 
weather radio or your favorite media outlet.

&&

$$

31

091 
WWUS45 KABQ 131031
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
331 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL, STRONG GAP WINDS, AND RECORD COLD 
TEMPERATURES FOR NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NEW MEXICO TONIGHT THROUGH 
SUNDAY NIGHT...

.A storm system approaching from the Great Basin will interact 
with an arctic airmass spreading westward from the eastern plains
and into central and western New Mexico tonight and Sunday. 
Strong gap winds with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph are possible 
through the Middle Rio Grande Valley, including the Albuquerque 
metro area late tonight and Sunday. Blowing snow will reduce 
visibilities at times, and combined with bitterly cold wind 
chills and freezing fog, will result in dangerous travel 
conditions across northern and central New Mexico.

NMZ215-222-131900-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210213T1300Z/
/O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0003.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.WS.W.0004.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Estancia Valley-
331 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM MST SUNDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7
  inches with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 35
  mph.

* WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Estancia 
  Valley.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The cold wind chills 
  as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin 
  in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ203-210>214-216>218-221-131900-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0003.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.WS.W.0004.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-Tusas Mountains Including Chama-
Jemez Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
331 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
  inches, except 6 to 15 inches above 7500 feet. Winds gusting as
  high as 45 mph into the Santa Fe Metro Area.

* WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands, Tusas Mountains Including 
  Chama, Jemez Mountains, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, 
  Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Southern Sangre de Cristo 
  Mountains, Upper Rio Grande Valley, Espanola Valley, Santa Fe 
  Metro Area, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ223-226>240-131900-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210214T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.A.0003.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
331 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation of
  light snow, light freezing drizzle, and freezing fog will cause
  slick road conditions and will be combined with visibilities as
  low as one half to one quarter mile at times. For the Winter
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4
  to 8 inches possible across lower elevations, 8 to 15 inches
  above 7500 feet. Blowing snow may reduce visibilities and will
  be combined with dangerously low wind chills of around 0 to 30
  degrees below zero on Sunday. 

* WHERE...For the Winter Weather Advisory, most of eastern New
  Mexico. For the Winter Storm Watch, generally from the central
  mountain chain eastward to the Texas border.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM MST this
  afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The dangerously cold 
  wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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>209-219-220-224-225-241-131900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.A.0003.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-South Central Highlands-
Upper Tularosa Valley-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
331 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6
  inches, except 6 to 15 inches above 7500 feet possible. Winds
  could gust as high as 35 mph, except near canyons in the
  Albuquerque Metro where gusts as high as 50 to 60 mph are
  possible.

* WHERE...Much of central and western New Mexico.

* WHEN...From late this afternoon through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow will likely reduce
  visibilities, and wind chill temperatures will range from near
  10 degrees below zero to around 15 degrees above zero. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remember, a Winter Storm 
Watch means conditions are favorable for a hazardous winter 
weather event in and close to the watch area. Monitor the latest 
forecasts at weather.gov/abq, listen to NOAA weather radio or your
favorite media outlet.

&&

$$

313 
WWUS45 KABQ 131640
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
940 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL, STRONG GAP WINDS, AND RECORD COLD
TEMPERATURES FOR NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NEW MEXICO TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY NIGHT...

.A storm system approaching from the Great Basin will interact
with an Arctic airmass spreading westward from the eastern plains
and into central and western New Mexico tonight and Sunday. 
Strong gap winds with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph are possible 
through the Middle Rio Grande Valley, including the Albuquerque 
metro area late tonight and Sunday. Blowing snow will reduce 
visibilities at times, and combined with bitterly cold wind chills
and freezing fog, will result in dangerous travel conditions 
across northern and central New Mexico.

NMZ223-140000-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0003.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.WS.W.0004.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210214T0000Z/
Central Highlands-
940 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation of
  light snow, light freezing drizzle, and freezing fog will cause
  slick road conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to
  one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. For the Winter
  Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of
  4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Blowing snow may
  reduce visibilities along roadways.

* WHERE...Central Highlands.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM MST this
  afternoon. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM this
  afternoon to 11 PM MST Sunday. 

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult on roadways such as
  Interstate 40. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 
  minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ224-140000-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0003.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.WS.W.0004.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
South Central Highlands-
940 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Blowing snow may reduce
  visibilities along roadways.

* WHERE...South Central Highlands.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The cold wind chills
  as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in
  as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ203-210>218-221-222-140000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0004.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
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-
Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
940 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches, except 6 to 15 inches above 7500 feet. Winds gusting 
  as high as 45 mph into the Santa Fe Metro Area.

* WHERE...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, Espanola Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area, Sandia and 
  Manzano Mountains including Edgewood and Estancia Valley.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult on roadways such as
  Interstate 25. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 
  minutes.

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>240-140000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210214T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.A.0003.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
South Central Mountains-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
940 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation of
  light snow, light freezing drizzle, and freezing fog will cause
  slick road conditions and will be combined with visibilities as
  low as one half to one quarter mile at times. For the Winter
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4
  to 6 inches possible. Blowing snow may reduce visibilities and 
  will be combined with dangerously low wind chills of around 0 to
  30 degrees below zero on Sunday.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas 
  Including Raton Pass, Far Northeast Highlands, Northeast 
  Highlands, Union County, Harding County, Eastern San Miguel 
  County, Guadalupe County, Quay County, Curry County, Roosevelt 
  County, De Baca County, Chaves County Plains, Eastern Lincoln 
  County and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel may become difficult on roadways such as
  Interstate 25. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as
  10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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>209-219-220-225-241-140000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.A.0003.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
940 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 
  inches, except 6 to 15 inches above 7500 feet possible. Winds 
  could gust as high as 35 mph, except near canyons in the 
  Albuquerque Metro where gusts as high as 50 to 60 mph are 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northwest Plateau, Chuska Mountains, Northwest
  Highlands, West Central Plateau, West Central Mountains, West
  Central Highlands, Southwest Mountains, San Francisco River
  Valley, Middle Rio Grande Valley Including Albuquerque Metro
  Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Upper Tularosa Valley and San 
  Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands.

* WHEN...From late this afternoon through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel may become very difficult on roadways such as
  Interstates 25 and 40. Areas of blowing snow will likely reduce
  visibilities, and wind chill temperatures will range from near 
  10 degrees below zero to around 15 degrees above zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remember, a Winter Storm
Watch means conditions are favorable for a hazardous winter
weather event in and close to the watch area. Monitor the latest
forecasts at weather.gov/abq, listen to NOAA weather radio or
your favorite media outlet.

&&

$$

15/12

149 
WWUS45 KABQ 132254
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
354 PM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL, STRONG GAP WINDS, AND RECORD COLD
TEMPERATURES FOR NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NEW MEXICO TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY NIGHT...

.A storm system approaching from the Great Basin will interact
with an arctic airmass spreading westward from the eastern plains
and into central and western New Mexico tonight and Sunday. 
Strong gap winds with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph are possible 
through the Middle Rio Grande Valley, including the Albuquerque 
metro area late tonight and Sunday. Blowing snow will reduce 
visibilities at times, and combined with bitterly cold wind chills
and freezing fog, will result in dangerous travel conditions 
across northern and central New Mexico.

NMZ227-228-230-140000-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WS.A.0003.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KABQ.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210215T0100Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-
354 PM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Far
  Northeast Highlands and Union County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions on roadways such as
  Interstate 25 and US Highways 56 and 64.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 
  minutes.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ229-231>237-140000-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0003.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KABQ.WS.W.0004.210214T0000Z-210215T0100Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210214T0000Z/
Northeast Highlands-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
De Baca County-
354 PM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST UNTIL 6 PM MST 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation of
  light snow, light freezing drizzle, and freezing fog will cause
  slick road conditions. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. 

* WHERE...Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Eastern San 
  Miguel County, Guadalupe County, Quay County, Curry County, 
  Roosevelt County and De Baca County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM MST this
  afternoon. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM MST this
  afternoon until 6 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult on roadways such as
  Interstate 40 and US Highways 60 and 84.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills as low as 25 below 
  zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 
  minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ219-140000-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0003.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KABQ.WS.W.0004.210214T0000Z-210215T0100Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
354 PM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST UNTIL 6 PM MST 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4
  inches with locally higher amounts near 6 inches in Rio Rancho
  and Los Lunas. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph below canyons, 
  except up 60 mph below Tijeras Canyon from 4 AM to 8AM.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque 
  Metro Area.

* WHEN...From 5 PM MST this afternoon to 6 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions on roadways such as
  Interstate 25 and Interstate 40. 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.

&&

$$

NMZ226-238>240-140000-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0003.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.WS.W.0004.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210214T0000Z/
South Central Mountains-Chaves County Plains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
354 PM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST UNTIL 11 PM MST 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation of
  light snow, light freezing drizzle, and freezing fog will cause
  slick road conditions. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches, except 10 
  to 17 inches above 7500 feet. 

* WHERE...South Central Mountains, Chaves County Plains, Eastern 
  Lincoln County and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM MST this
  afternoon. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM MST this
  afternoon until 11 PM MST Sunday. 

* IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult on roadways such as
  US Highways 285 and 380.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below 
  zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 
  minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ208-209-225-140000-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0003.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.WS.W.0004.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
Southwest Mountains-San Francisco River Valley-
Upper Tularosa Valley-
354 PM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST UNTIL 11 PM MST 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6
  inches, except about 1 inch near Glenwood. Higher amounts of 13
  to 18 inches above 7500 feet possible.

* WHERE...Southwest Mountains, San Francisco River Valley and 
  Upper Tularosa Valley.

* WHEN...From 5 PM MST to 11 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult on roadways such as
  US Highway 380.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ223-140000-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WS.W.0004.210214T0000Z-210215T0100Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210214T0000Z/
Central Highlands-
354 PM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST UNTIL 6 PM MST 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation of
  light snow, light freezing drizzle, and freezing fog will cause
  slick road conditions. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph. Blowing snow may reduce visibilities 
  along roadways.

* WHERE...Central Highlands.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM MST this
  afternoon. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM MST to 6 PM
  MST Sunday. 

* IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult to impossible on
  roadways such as Interstate 40. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills as low as 
  25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
  as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ203-210>218-221-140000-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WS.W.0004.210214T0000Z-210215T0100Z/
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-
Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
354 PM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST UNTIL 6 PM MST 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
  inches, except 6 to 15 inches above 7500 feet. Southeast winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph into the Santa Fe Metro Area.

* WHERE...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, Espanola Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area, Sandia and 
  Manzano Mountains including Edgewood.

* WHEN...From 5 PM MST to 6 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult to impossible on
  roadways such as Interstate 25 and US Highways 64.
 
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below 
  zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 
  minutes.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ222-224-140000-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WS.W.0004.210214T0000Z-210215T0100Z/
Estancia Valley-South Central Highlands-
354 PM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST UNTIL 6 PM MST 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9
  inches. 

* WHERE...Estancia Valley and South Central Highlands.

* WHEN...From 5 PM MST this afternoon to 6 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult on roadways such as
  Interstate 40 and US Highway 380.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills as low as 25 below 
  zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 
  minutes.

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>207-220-241-140000-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0003.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KABQ.WW.Y.0008.210214T0000Z-210215T0100Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
354 PM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST UNTIL 6 PM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches
  except 7 to 9 inches above 7500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 
  35 mph.

* WHERE...Northwest Plateau, Chuska Mountains, Northwest 
  Highlands, West Central Plateau, West Central Mountains, West 
  Central Highlands, Lower Rio Grande Valley and San Agustin 
  Plains and Adjacent Lowlands.

* WHEN...From 5 PM MST this afternoon to 6 PM MST Sunday.

* 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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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
312 AM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
A weak storm system will trek across the state today bringing rain
and mountain snow showers to northwestern and west central New
Mexico, where a few inches of new snow accumulation is possible.
Precipitation will taper off by the evening hours tonight. Saturday
will be the calm before the storm, as arctic air begins to filter
into central and western New Mexico Saturday night. This impactful
system will bring strong gap winds to the middle Rio Grande Valley,
widespread snow, bitter cold temperatures, and slick travel
conditions. Several record low temperatures will be broken Sunday
night into Monday. A third storm system is forecast to arrive
Tuesday through Wednesday with additional chances for snowfall.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
SHORT TERM...(TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY)...
A fast moving upper low, currently over central CA and tapping
Pacific moisture per the latest water vapor satellite imagery, will
race south of NM by Saturday morning. The main impacts from this
feature will be increased cloud cover across our area and a round of
showers across western and north central NM. Showers may bring a few
inches of snow to the peaks of the northern mountains today and
tonight and may even deposit a couple inches as low in elevation as
Chama. We're not anticipating issuing an advisory for this one, but
the one zone that might require one would be the Tusas Mountain
zone. The cold front remains wedged-in across eastern NM and is
currently pulling-up stationary along the central highlands. A
reinforcing surge of modified arctic air is penetrating into the
east central and northeast plains where temperatures are diving into
the upper single digits and teens. Currently monitoring surface
observations closely for a possible freezing fog advisory issuance,
but visibilities are above 1 mile. The cold front will remain wedged
into the eastern plains today, where highs will be 20-30 degrees
below normal. Temperatures will be lower than yesterday's elsewhere
due to abundant cloud cover, but will still be at or slightly above
normal.

Winds throughout the column will be on the uptrend Saturday in
advance of an approaching jet stream and potent upper level trough.
Precipitation will break-out across northwest NM late day due to jet
dynamics and a sharpening baroclinic zone, but snow levels will
start-off high and significant impacts are not expected until
Saturday night. Breezy to locally windy conditions are expected by
the afternoon hours. Otherwise, temperatures will be similar to
today's as the cold front remains wedge into the eastern plains.

LONG TERM...(SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY)...
As a trough approaches from the Great Basin, precipitation will
begin to break out across northwestern New Mexico on Saturday night.
The trough will interact with the arctic airmass that pushes its way
through the gaps of the central mountain chain that evening, but the
gap wind will be delayed to around noon on Sunday in Albuquerque.
Strong gusts up to 40-50 mph will be felt across the middle Rio
Grande Valley, including Albuquerque. Thus, as precipitation begins
to swing across New Mexico, the Albuquerque metro area may see
precipitation starting off briefly as rain, before quickly
transitioning to snow as top-down cooling takes effect, combined with
strong jet dynamics, and avoiding the snowhole.

Although QPF has trended downward in recent model runs, upslope flow
and a strong band of frontogenesis look to set up east of the
central mountain chain, where significant snowfall accumulations are
forecast to occur early Sunday. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued
for areas from central New Mexico eastward Saturday night through
Sunday night, with snowfall amounts of 1-2 feet across the northern
mountains, 4-6" across the eastern plains, and 2-4" across lower
elevations. Travel conditions may become hazardous due to slick road
conditions and reduced visibility due to blowing snow.

With confidence growing in the timing of the front on Sunday and the
GFS/ECMWF in decent agreement, high temperatures were used as a
target of opportunity to lower temperatures below the now lesser
spread in model guidance. Bitter cold wind chills linger into Monday
morning, where record- breaking low temperatures are forecast across
the eastern plains and creating dangerous conditions for livestock,
pets, plants, and exposed pipes. Frostbite can occur in people in less
than 15 minutes with wind chill values of 18 below or lower.

Some precipitation will linger on Monday along the leading edge of
the front, associated with a weak trailing shortwave trough.
Temperatures warm 5-20 degrees on Tuesday compared to Monday's
readings, but another broad trough and strong 160 kt jet at 300 mb
takes aim at New Mexico through Wednesday with another few inches of
new snow possible, though not as impactful as the Saturday night-
Monday storm may be.

After this, the flow becomes NW, before returning to zonal flow by
late next week. In the meantime, things will be quite a bit active
across the Land of Enchantment.

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&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Critical fire weather condtions are not expected through the next
seven days. Vent rates will be good to excellent today and Saturday
west of a stationary cold front across the eastern plains. Vent
rates will be mostly poor behind the front where temperatures will
be well below normal. A frigid arctic airmass will overtake the area
Saturday night into Sunday while and upper level low moves overhead
and brings a widespread round of accumulating snow that will
continue into Sunday night. Very cold conditions will prevail Monday
with poor vent rates. Another upper level trough/low will impact the
area Tue/Wed with an addition round of accumulating snow that will
favor the western half of New Mexico. Well below normal temperatures
and a mixed bag of poor to fair vent rates are forecast behind the
departing trough to close-out the work week.

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&&

.AVIATION...
06Z TAF CYCLE
Batches of high and eventually mid level clouds will continue to
infiltrate New Mexico from the northwest tonight into Friday. In the
eastern half of the state, cold air is quickly re-entering the area,
leading to another round of widespread low stratus clouds and
freezing fog and/or drizzle tonight into Friday morning. Areas east
of the central mountain chain can expect IFR to VLIFR conditions for
much of tonight into early Friday. Top-down moistening and the
arrival of an upper level disturbance will eventually lead to a few
showers over northwestern and north central parts of the state during
the day Friday where a few brief MVFR ceilings/visibilities will
appear along with mountain obscurations over the northern peaks.
After clearing out in the afternoon hours, low stratus and freezing
fog will once again re-enter eastern New Mexico Friday night.

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&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Farmington......................  50  27  49  29 /  40  20  20  90
Dulce...........................  44  25  44  25 /  60  30  50  90
Cuba............................  48  25  48  23 /  30  20  10  80
Gallup..........................  53  22  51  26 /  20  10   5  80
El Morro........................  51  23  50  25 /  10  20   0  70
Grants..........................  54  22  53  25 /  10  10   0  70
Quemado.........................  53  25  54  28 /  20  20   5  70
Magdalena.......................  54  30  56  31 /  30  10   0  40
Datil...........................  51  26  52  29 /  20  20   5  50
Reserve.........................  57  23  57  27 /  20  10   5  70
Glenwood........................  60  33  59  35 /  10  10   0  70
Chama...........................  39  22  38  20 /  80  50  50  90
Los Alamos......................  46  32  46  23 /  30  20  10  80
Pecos...........................  46  28  47  13 /  20  10   5  80
Cerro/Questa....................  43  30  41  19 /  20  20  10  90
Red River.......................  35  24  35  11 /  30  30  20  90
Angel Fire......................  37  20  37   5 /  30  20  20  90
Taos............................  45  24  43  16 /  20  20  10  80
Mora............................  47  24  44   7 /  10  10   5  80
Espanola........................  52  29  52  26 /  10  10   5  80
Santa Fe........................  48  30  49  20 /  20  10   5  80
Santa Fe Airport................  50  26  52  17 /  20  10   5  80
Albuquerque Foothills...........  54  34  54  27 /  20  10   0  70
Albuquerque Heights.............  55  32  56  26 /  10  10   0  60
Albuquerque Valley..............  57  30  58  24 /  10  10   0  60
Albuquerque West Mesa...........  56  33  56  27 /  20  10   0  60
Belen...........................  59  30  60  29 /  20  10   0  50
Bernalillo......................  56  32  57  25 /  20  10   0  70
Bosque Farms....................  58  29  59  24 /  10  10   0  60
Corrales........................  56  32  57  25 /  20  10   0  70
Los Lunas.......................  58  29  59  26 /  10  10   0  50
Placitas........................  52  34  53  24 /  20  20   0  70
Rio Rancho......................  56  33  56  26 /  20  10   0  70
Socorro.........................  60  33  61  31 /  20  10   0  40
Sandia Park/Cedar Crest.........  49  33  49  17 /  20  20   0  70
Tijeras.........................  50  32  51  21 /  20  20   0  70
Edgewood........................  51  29  52  18 /  10  10   0  70
Moriarty/Estancia...............  52  25  53  16 /  10  10   0  70
Clines Corners..................  46  24  46   7 /  10  10   0  70
Mountainair.....................  51  28  52  18 /  20  10   0  50
Gran Quivira....................  52  28  52  19 /  20  10   0  50
Carrizozo.......................  57  31  54  28 /  10   5   0  40
Ruidoso.........................  44  27  48  24 /  10  10   0  40
Capulin.........................  33  11  31   0 /   0   5   5  80
Raton...........................  39  14  32   5 /   5   5   5  80
Springer........................  40  15  33   6 /   0   5   5  80
Las Vegas.......................  41  19  38   6 /   5   5   5  80
Clayton.........................  25   6  18  -1 /   0   0   5  80
Roy.............................  31  14  25   5 /   0   0   5  70
Conchas.........................  34  16  32   9 /   5   0   5  70
Santa Rosa......................  35  19  36  11 /   5   0   5  60
Tucumcari.......................  30  14  31  10 /   0   0   5  60
Clovis..........................  30  16  29   9 /   0   0   0  40
Portales........................  29  15  29  10 /   0   0   0  30
Fort Sumner.....................  34  21  36  14 /   5   0   0  50
Roswell.........................  33  24  38  23 /   0   5   0  30
Picacho.........................  43  28  42  19 /   0   5   0  30
Elk.............................  51  27  45  24 /   0   5   0  20

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Storm Watch from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening
for the following zones... NMZ203-207-210>240.

&&

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
314 AM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

NMZ201>241-131130-
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-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-
Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-
Upper Tularosa Valley-South Central Mountains-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
314 AM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north and central
New Mexico.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A weak system is expected to bring rain and mountain snow showers to
northwestern and west central New Mexico today, with a few inches of
new snow accumulation possible. Precipitation will taper off by
evening.

Arctic air will once again encroach into the eastern plains, bringing
another round of freezing fog and freezing drizzle tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for a strong wintry system will
arrive Saturday night, beginning with snowfall over the northwestern
portion of the state. Arctic air will finally push through the gaps
in the central mountain chain bringing strong gap winds with gusts 40
to 50 mph to the middle Rio Grande Valley. As the cold air pushes
through, widespread snowfall is likely, along with bitter cold wind
chills and record- breaking low temperatures Monday morning. Remember
to protect your pipes, pets, and plants during this time. Hazardous
travel conditions will be likely Saturday night through Monday
morning.

Another storm system is forecast to bring additional snowfall
accumulations to much of New Mexico Tuesday through Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report any snow measurements through the
National Weather Service Albuquerque web site at weather.gov/abq or
by calling 1.888.386.7637. You can also submit storm reports and
photos on our Facebook page or via Twitter using the hashtag nmwx.

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