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Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS El Paso, TX

January 25, 2021Grant County, Hidalgo County, Otero County, New Mexico

NWS El Paso, TX issued this winter storm warning at Jan 25, 2021, 4:34 AM MST for Grant County, Hidalgo County, Otero County, New Mexico. It took effect at Jan 25, 2021, 11:00 AM MST. It was in force for 31 hr. 23 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jan 25, 2021, 4:34 AM MST (11:34 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 25, 2021, 11:00 AM MST
Expired
Jan 26, 2021, 6:19 PM MST
In force
31 hr
Issued by
NWS El Paso, TX

Counties Grant County, NM, Hidalgo County, NM, Otero County, NM

The radar

The El Paso radar (KEPZ), 106 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 26, 5:30 AM MSTSNOW 7.23 Sw Silver City, NM24-HOUR SNOWFALL. ELEV 5942 FT COCORAHS
Jan 26, 6:30 AM MSTSNOW 7.6Sunspot, NM24-HOUR SNOWFALL. ELEV 9262 FT COCORAHS
Jan 26, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 59 Ene Hanover, NM24-HOUR SNOWFALL. ELEV 6463 FT COCORAHS
Jan 26, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 5.23 S Silver City, NM24-HOUR SNOWFALL. ELEV 5805 FT COCORAHS
Jan 26, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 5.53 Nnw Silver City, NM24-HOUR SNOWFALL. ELEV 6296 FT COCORAHS
Jan 26, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 5.55 Ne Silver City, NM24-HOUR SNOWFALL. ELEV 6591 FT COCORAHS
Jan 26, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 5.5Gila Hot Springs, NM24-HOUR SNOWFALL. ELEV 5742 FT COCORAHS
Jan 26, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 611 Nnw Silver City, NM24-HOUR SNOWFALL. ELEV 5919 FT COCORAHS
Jan 26, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 62 Sw Cloudcroft, NM24-HOUR SNOWFALL. ELEV 8970 FT COCORAHS
Jan 26, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 64 N Silver City, NM24-HOUR SNOWFALL. ELEV 6664 FT COCORAHS
Jan 26, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 64 Nw Silver City, NM24-HOUR SNOWFALL. ELEV 6371 FT COCORAHS
Jan 26, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 6Cloudcroft, NM24-HOUR SNOWFALL. ELEV 8881 FT COCORAHS
Jan 26, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 6.35 W Silver City, NM24-HOUR SNOWFALL. ELEV 6352 FT COCORAHS
Jan 26, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 6.55 Sse Silver City, NM24-HOUR SNOWFALL. ELEV 4631 FT COCORAHS
Jan 26, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 72 S Cloudcroft, NM24-HOUR SNOWFALL. ELEV 8723 FT COCORAHS
Jan 26, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 73 Sw Tyrone, NM24-HOUR SNOWFALL. ELEV 6166 FT COCORAHS
Jan 26, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 8.51 Wsw Silver City, NM24-HOUR SNOWFALL. ELEV 6072 FT COCORAHS
Jan 26, 7:30 AM MSTSNOW 72 Nw Silver City, NM24-HOUR SNOWFALL. ELEV 6061 FT COCORAHS
Jan 26, 7:45 AM MSTSNOW 7.5White Signal, NM
Jan 26, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 624 Ssw Silver City, NM24-HOUR SNOWFALL. ELEV 6256 FT COCORAHS
Jan 26, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 63 Se Silver City, NM24-HOUR SNOWFALL. ELEV 5850 FT COCORAHS
Jan 26, 9:00 AM MSTSNOW 7.51 N Silver City, NM24-HOUR SNOWFALL. ELEV 6007 FT COCORAHS
Jan 26, 10:00 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 845 Ne Douglas, NMPARADISE.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Santa Teresa, NM (KEPZ), launched 00:00Z, 11.6 hours before the alert went out and 106 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Santa Teresa, NM at 00:00Z on 2021-01-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 5 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Santa Teresa, NM at 00:00Z on 2021-01-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -123 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
5 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-144 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1771 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
94 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-123 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
92 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

865 
WWUS44 KEPZ 251134
WSWEPZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
434 AM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...Significant Snow Expected Across the Higher Elevations of the
Gila Region, Sacramento Mountains, and New Mexico Bootheel...

.A winter storm system will impact the area today and Tuesday with
gusty winds and significant mountain snowfall. 8 to 12 inches of
snow will be likely across the Gila Region and Sacramento
Mountains with 6 to 10 inches possible in the New Mexico Bootheel.
The highest snow accumulations will occur Monday evening as a 
band of heavy snow moves through. Lowland locations along and west
of the Continental Divide may see a few inches of snow as well.
Snow is expected to come to an end Tuesday night. 

NMZ401-402-252200-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WS.W.0001.210125T1800Z-210127T0600Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Including the cities of Cliff, Mule Creek, Silver City, 
and Lake Roberts
434 AM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12
  inches with isolated higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of the Gila region in southwest New Mexico,
  including Silver City, Cliff, and Lake Roberts.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow accumulations will occur
  during the afternoon and evening hours today as a band of heavy
  snow moves through. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Roads will become snow covered and potentially impassable in some
places. Avoid travel if possible, but keep an extra flashlight, 
food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency if you 
must travel. The latest road conditions for the state you are 
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ406-252200-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WS.W.0001.210125T1800Z-210127T0600Z/
Uplands of the Bootheel-
Including the city of Cloverdale
434 AM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches. 

* WHERE...Portions of the southwestern New Mexico Bootheel, 
  including the city of Cloverdale.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow accumulations will occur
  during the afternoon and evening hours today as a band of heavy
  snow moves through. Gusty winds may create blowing snow and
  whiteout conditions at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Roads will become snow covered and potentially impassable in some
places. Avoid travel if possible, but keep an extra flashlight, 
food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency if you
must travel. The latest road conditions for the state you are 
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ414-415-252200-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WS.W.0001.210125T2100Z-210127T0600Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, and Cloudcroft
434 AM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12
  inches with isolated higher amounts possible. 

* WHERE...Portions of the Sacramento Mountains in south central
  New Mexico, including Mescalero and Cloudcroft.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow accumulations will occur
  during the afternoon and evening hours today as a band of heavy
  snow moves through. Gusty winds may create blowing snow and
  whiteout conditions at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Roads will become snow covered and potentially impassable in some
places. Avoid travel if possible, but keep an extra flashlight, 
food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency if you
must travel. The latest road conditions for the state you are 
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ403>405-407-408-252200-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WW.Y.0003.210125T1800Z-210127T0600Z/
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Mimbres, Hurley, Lordsburg, 
Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Deming, and Hillsboro
434 AM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Light snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches.
 
* WHERE...Portions of the southwestern New Mexico lowlands in
  Hidalgo, southern Grant, Luna, and western Sierra Counties,
  including Lordsburg, Deming, Hillsboro, and Hachita.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the snow accumulation will occur
  later this evening as a band of heavy snow moves through. Light
  snow will then fall off and on through the overnight hours and 
  into the day on Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling as roadways will become
slick. Portions of Interstate 10 may be impacted by snow. The 
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be 
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ416-252200-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WW.Y.0003.210125T2100Z-210127T0600Z/
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the city of Mayhill
434 AM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM MST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...The eastern slopes of the Sacramento Mountains in south
  central New Mexico.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the snow accumulation will occur
  this evening as a band of heavy snow moves through. Otherwise,
  light snow will fall off and on today through Tuesday. 
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling as roadways will become
slick. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling 
from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Pegram
5 follow-up statements
329 
WWUS44 KEPZ 252029
WSWEPZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
129 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...Significant Snow Expected Across the Higher Elevations of the
Gila Region, Sacramento Mountains, and New Mexico Bootheel...

.A winter storm system will impact the area today and Tuesday
with gusty winds and significant mountain snowfall. 8 to
12 inches of snow will be likely across the Gila Region and
Sacramento Mountains with 6 to 10 inches possible in the New
Mexico Bootheel. The highest snow accumulations will occur Monday
evening as a band of heavy snow moves through. Lowland locations
along and west of the Continental Divide may see a few inches of
snow as well. Snow is expected to come to an end Tuesday night.
Winds will also gust around 30 mph for much of the period. 

NMZ401-402-261200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T0600Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Including the cities of Cliff, Mule Creek, Silver City, 
and Lake Roberts
129 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 
  12 inches with isolated higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of the Gila region in southwest New Mexico, 
  including Silver City, Cliff, and Lake Roberts.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow accumulations will occur
  during the afternoon and evening hours today as a band of heavy
  snow moves through. Wind gusts around 30 mph are also possible
  causing reduced visibility.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Roads will become snow
covered and potentially impassable in some places. Avoid travel
if possible, but keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency if you must travel. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ406-261200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T0600Z/
Uplands of the Bootheel-
Including the city of Cloverdale
129 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of the southwestern New Mexico Bootheel, 
  including the city of Cloverdale.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow accumulations will occur
  during the afternoon and evening hours today as a band of heavy
  snow moves through. Gusty winds around 35 mph may create 
  blowing snow and whiteout conditions at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Roads will become snow
covered and potentially impassable in some places. Avoid travel
if possible, but keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency if you must travel. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ414-415-261200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WS.W.0001.210125T2100Z-210127T0600Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, and Cloudcroft
129 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 
  12 inches with isolated higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of the Sacramento Mountains in south central 
  New Mexico, including Mescalero and Cloudcroft.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow accumulations will occur
  during the afternoon and evening hours today as a band of heavy
  snow moves through. Gusty winds around 35 mph may create 
  blowing snow and whiteout conditions at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Roads will become snow
covered and potentially impassable in some places. Avoid travel
if possible, but keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency if you must travel. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ403>405-407-408-261200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210127T0600Z/
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Mimbres, Hurley, Lordsburg, 
Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Deming, and Hillsboro
129 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Light snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of the southwestern New Mexico lowlands in 
  Hidalgo, southern Grant, Luna, and western Sierra Counties, 
  including Lordsburg, Deming, Hillsboro, and Hachita.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the snow accumulation will occur
  later this evening as a band of heavy snow moves through. Light
  snow will then fall off and on through the overnight hours and
  into the day on Tuesday. Wind gusts around 30 mph will also
  cause reduce visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution
while traveling as roadways will become slick. Portions of
Interstate 10 may be impacted by snow. The latest road conditions
for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ416-261200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WW.Y.0003.210125T2100Z-210127T0600Z/
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the city of Mayhill
129 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...The eastern slopes of the Sacramento Mountains in 
  south central New Mexico.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the snow accumulation will occur 
  this evening as a band of heavy snow moves through. Otherwise, 
  light snow will fall off and on today through Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution
while traveling as roadways will become slick. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Rogash
270 
WWUS44 KEPZ 260036
WSWEPZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
536 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...Significant Snow Expected Across the Higher Elevations of the
Gila Region, Sacramento Mountains, and New Mexico Bootheel...

.A winter storm system will impact the area through Tuesday with 
gusty winds and significant mountain snowfall. 6 to 12 inches of 
snow will be likely across the Gila Region and Sacramento 
Mountains with 6 to 10 inches possible in the New Mexico Bootheel.
The highest snow accumulations will occur tonight as a band of 
heavy snow moves through. Lowland locations along and west of the 
Continental Divide may see a few inches of snow as well. Snow is 
expected to come to an end Tuesday night. Winds will also gust 
around 30 mph for much of the period.

NMZ401-402-261200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T0600Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Including the cities of Cliff, Mule Creek, Silver City, 
and Lake Roberts
536 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10
  inches with isolated higher amounts possible in the highest
  elevations.

* WHERE...Portions of the Gila region in southwest New Mexico, 
  including Silver City, Cliff, and Lake Roberts.

* WHEN...Through 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow accumulations will occur
  during the overnight hours as a band of heavy snow moves through
  starting early this evening. Wind gusts around 30 mph are also 
  possible causing reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Roads will become snow
covered and potentially impassable in some places. Avoid travel
if possible, but keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency if you must travel. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ406-261200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T0600Z/
Uplands of the Bootheel-
Including the city of Cloverdale
536 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of the southwestern New Mexico Bootheel, 
  including the city of Cloverdale.

* WHEN...Through 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow accumulations will occur
  during the overnight hours as a band of heavy snow moves through
  starting around mid evening. Gusty winds around 35 mph may 
  create blowing snow and whiteout conditions at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Roads will become snow
covered and potentially impassable in some places. Avoid travel
if possible, but keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency if you must travel. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ414-415-261200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T0600Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, and Cloudcroft
536 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches with isolated higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of the Sacramento Mountains in south central 
  New Mexico, including Mescalero and Cloudcroft.

* WHEN...Through 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow accumulations will occur
  tonight as a band of heavy snow moves through starting after 10  
  PM. Gusty winds around 35 mph may create blowing snow and 
  whiteout conditions at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Roads will become snow
covered and potentially impassable in some places. Avoid travel
if possible, but keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency if you must travel. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ403>405-407-408-261200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210127T0600Z/
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Mimbres, Hurley, Lordsburg, 
Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Deming, and Hillsboro
536 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Light snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of the southwestern New Mexico lowlands in 
  Hidalgo, southern Grant, Luna, and western Sierra Counties, 
  including Lordsburg, Deming, Hillsboro, and Hachita.

* WHEN...Through 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the snow accumulation will occur 
  later this evening as a band of heavy snow moves through. 
  Light snow will then fall off and on through the overnight 
  hours and into the day on Tuesday. Wind gusts around 30 mph 
  will also cause reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution
while traveling as roadways will become slick. Portions of
Interstate 10 may be impacted by snow. The latest road conditions
for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ416-261200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210127T0600Z/
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the city of Mayhill
536 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...The eastern slopes of the Sacramento Mountains in 
  south central New Mexico.

* WHEN...Through 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the snow accumulation will occur
  tonight as a band of heavy snow moves through starting after 10
  PM. Otherwise, light snow will fall off and on today through 
  Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution
while traveling as roadways will become slick. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
26
427 
WWUS44 KEPZ 261128
WSWEPZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
428 AM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

...Additional Snowfall Expected Across Portions of the Borderland
Today...

.A winter storm system will continue moving through the Borderland
today with gusty winds and scattered bands of snow. Additional
snowfall totals of 3 to 6 inches with isolated higher amounts 
will be likely in the higher elevations and in the NM Bootheel. 
Lowland locations will see scattered snow showers through the 
day, with areas west of the Continental Divide possibly receiving 
another inch or two of accumulation. Snow is expected to come to 
an end later tonight. Winds will also gust around 30 mph for much 
of the period creating patchy blowing snow.

NMZ401-402-262200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T0600Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Including the cities of Cliff, Mule Creek, Silver City, 
and Lake Roberts
428 AM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 4
  to 6 inches with isolated higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of the Gila region in southwest New Mexico, 
  including Silver City, Cliff, and Lake Roberts.

* WHEN...Through 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts around 30 mph may create areas
  of blowing snow and reduced visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Roads have become snow 
covered and potentially impassable in some places. Avoid travel if
possible, but keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your 
vehicle in case of an emergency if you must travel. The latest 
road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained
by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ406-262200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T0600Z/
Uplands of the Bootheel-
Including the city of Cloverdale
428 AM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3
  to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of the southwestern New Mexico Bootheel, 
  including the city of Cloverdale.

* WHEN...Through 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds around 35 mph may create 
  blowing snow and whiteout conditions at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Roads have become snow 
covered and potentially impassable in some places. Avoid travel if
possible, but keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your 
vehicle in case of an emergency if you must travel. The latest 
road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained
by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ414-415-262200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T0600Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, and Cloudcroft
428 AM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3
  to 6 inches with isolated higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of the Sacramento Mountains in south central 
  New Mexico, including Mescalero and Cloudcroft.

* WHEN...Through 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow accumulations will occur this
  morning as a band of heavy snow moves through. Gusty winds 
  around 35 mph may create blowing snow and whiteout conditions at
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Roads have become snow 
covered and potentially impassable in some places. Avoid travel if
possible, but keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your 
vehicle in case of an emergency if you must travel. The latest 
road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained
by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ403>405-407-408-262200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210127T0600Z/
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Mimbres, Hurley, Lordsburg, 
Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Deming, and Hillsboro
428 AM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Light snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1
  to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of the southwestern New Mexico lowlands in 
  Hidalgo, southern Grant, Luna, and western Sierra Counties, 
  including Lordsburg, Deming, Hillsboro, and Hachita.

* WHEN...Through 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts around 30 mph may result in
  areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution
while traveling as roadways have become slick and snow-covered. 
Portions of Interstate 10 may be impacted by snow. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ416-262200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210127T0600Z/
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the city of Mayhill
428 AM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Light snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1
  to 3 inches.

* WHERE...The eastern slopes of the Sacramento Mountains in 
  south central New Mexico.

* WHEN...Through 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the snow accumulation will occur
  this morning as a band of heavy snow moves through. Otherwise,
  light snow will fall off and on today through tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution
while traveling as roadways have become slick and snow-covered. 
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can 
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Pegram
675 
WWUS44 KEPZ 262045
WSWEPZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
145 PM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

...Additional Snowfall Expected Across Portions of the Borderland
Today...

.A winter storm system will continue moving through the
Borderland today with gusty winds and scattered bands of snow.
Additional snowfall totals of 3 to 6 inches with isolated higher
amounts will be likely in the higher elevations and in the NM
Bootheel. Lowland locations will see scattered snow showers
through the day, with areas west of the Continental Divide
possibly receiving another inch or two of accumulation. Snow is
expected to come to an end later tonight. Winds will also gust
around 30 mph for much of the period creating patchy blowing
snow.

NMZ401-402-270600-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T0600Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Including the cities of Cliff, Mule Creek, Silver City, 
and Lake Roberts
145 PM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 4 
  to 6 inches with isolated higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of the Gila region in southwest New Mexico, 
  including Silver City, Cliff, and Lake Roberts.

* WHEN...Through 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts around 30 mph may create areas 
  of blowing snow and reduced 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 the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ406-270600-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T0600Z/
Uplands of the Bootheel-
Including the city of Cloverdale
145 PM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3 
  to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of the southwestern New Mexico Bootheel, 
  including the city of Cloverdale.

* WHEN...Through 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds around 35 mph may create 
  blowing snow and whiteout conditions at times.

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 the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ414-415-270600-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T0600Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, and Cloudcroft
145 PM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3 
  to 6 inches with isolated higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of the Sacramento Mountains in south central 
  New Mexico, including Mescalero and Cloudcroft.

* WHEN...Through 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow accumulations will occur 
  this morning as a band of heavy snow moves through. Gusty 
  winds around 35 mph may create blowing snow and whiteout 
  conditions at times.

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 the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ403>405-407-408-270600-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210127T0600Z/
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Mimbres, Hurley, Lordsburg, 
Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Deming, and Hillsboro
145 PM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Light snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 
  to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of the southwestern New Mexico lowlands in 
  Hidalgo, southern Grant, Luna, and western Sierra Counties, 
  including Lordsburg, Deming, Hillsboro, and Hachita.

* WHEN...Through 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts around 30 mph may result in 
  areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NMZ416-270600-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210127T0600Z/
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the city of Mayhill
145 PM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Light snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 
  to 3 inches.

* WHERE...The eastern slopes of the Sacramento Mountains in 
  south central New Mexico.

* WHEN...Through 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the snow accumulation will occur 
  this morning as a band of heavy snow moves through. Otherwise, 
  light snow will fall off and on today through tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Rogash
578 
WWUS44 KEPZ 270119
WSWEPZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
619 PM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER WARNINGS AND ADVISORIES CANCELLED FOR
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO...

.The storm system that brought a wintery mix of rain, snow, and
strong winds to Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas is
beginning to lose it's punch and move out of the region. Snow
showers are pulling out of southwestern and south central New 
Mexico this evening, and beginning to diminish across Far West
Texas. Some areas may continue to see brief flurries, but no
additional accumulations are expected. Winds will rapidly slacken
through the evening and skies will begin to clear. Overnight and
morning temperatures will drop to well below seasonal normals. A
few locations across southwest New Mexico may see freezing fog in
the early morning hours.


NMZ401-402-406-414-415-270230-
/O.CAN.KEPZ.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T0600Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Uplands of the Bootheel-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
619 PM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The storm system that brought our snow last night and today is
pulling away with snow showers ending across the region. Brief
flurries are still possible but no additional snow accumulations
are expected.

$$

NMZ403>405-407-408-416-270230-
/O.CAN.KEPZ.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210127T0600Z/
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
619 PM MST Tue Jan 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The storm system that brought our snow last night and today is
pulling away with snow showers ending across the region. Brief
flurries are still possible but no additional snow accumulations
are expected.

$$

Bird

The office that day

Everything else NWS El Paso, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 25, 4:34 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryEPZGrant, Hidalgo, Luna, Otero, Sierra38 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.