Alert archive / New Mexico / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021
Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS El Paso, TX
NWS El Paso, TX issued this winter storm warning at Feb 15, 2021, 10:20 PM MST for Otero County, New Mexico. It took effect at Feb 16, 2021, 5:00 AM MST. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 15, 2021, 10:20 PM MST (05:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 16, 2021, 5:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Feb 16, 2021, 10:53 PM MST
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS El Paso, TX
County Otero County, NM
The radar
The Holloman AFB radar (KHDX), 63 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:23 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Santa Teresa, NM (KEPZ), launched 00:00Z, 5.3 hours before the alert went out and 122 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
- 1382 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 82 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 267 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 305 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
253 WWUS44 KEPZ 160520 WSWEPZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM 1020 PM MST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...Another winter storm will impact the Sacramento Mountains and the Black Range on Tuesday... .Another winter storm system will move through southern New Mexico on Tuesday. This system will produce additional snowfall accumulations to the Gila region including the Black Range, and the Sacramento Mountains. Periods of heavy snow will be likely, especially Tuesday late morning through the afternoon hours. Gusty winds and heavy snow may cause whiteout conditions. The precipitation associated with this system will diminish through Tuesday night. Additionally, we will continue to experience cold temperatures through Thursday. NMZ415-161415- /O.UPG.KEPZ.WW.Y.0007.210216T1200Z-210217T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.WS.W.0003.210216T1200Z-210217T1200Z/ Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- Including the city of Cloudcroft 1020 PM MST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...The Sacramento mountains above 7500 ft. in south central New Mexico. * WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest bands of snow will occur between 10 AM Tuesday and 5 PM Tuesday. Gusty winds and heavy snowfall will lead to blowing snow and whiteout conditions resulting in significant reductions in visibility and treacherous travel. 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. && $$ NMZ402-414-416-161415- /O.CON.KEPZ.WW.Y.0007.210216T1200Z-210217T1200Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Mescalero, Timberon, and Mayhill 1020 PM MST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Moderate snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 to 6 inches across portions of the Gila and Black Range above 7500 ft, and the west slopes of the Sacramento mountains. 2 to 4 inches possible across east slopes of the Sacramento mountains below 7500 ft. * WHERE...The east slopes of the Sacramento Mountains in south central New Mexico and the Gila Region including the Black Range in southwestern New Mexico. * WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest bands of snow will occur between 10 AM Tuesday and 5 PM Tuesday. Gusty winds and heavy periods of snow will lead to blowing snow resulting in significant reductions in visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ DeLizio
3 follow-up statements
511 WWUS44 KEPZ 161252 WSWEPZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM 552 AM MST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...Another winter storm will impact the Sacramento Mountains and the Black Range Today... .Another winter storm system is moving through southern New Mexico today. This system will produce additional snowfall accumulations to the Gila region including the Black Range, and the Sacramento Mountains. Periods of heavy snow will be likely, especially late this morning through the afternoon hours. Gusty winds and heavy snow may cause whiteout conditions. The precipitation associated with this system will diminish through tonight. Additionally, we will continue to experience cold temperatures through Thursday. NMZ415-162200- /O.CON.KEPZ.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/ Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- Including the city of Cloudcroft 552 AM MST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...The Sacramento mountains above 7500 feet in south central New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest bands of snow will occur between 10 AM and 5 PM today. Gusty winds and heavy snowfall will lead to blowing snow and whiteout conditions resulting in significant reductions in visibility and treacherous travel. 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. && $$ NMZ402-414-416-162200- /O.CON.KEPZ.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Mescalero, Timberon, and Mayhill 552 AM MST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Moderate snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 to 6 inches across portions of the Gila and Black Range above 7500 ft, and the west slopes of the Sacramento mountains. 2 to 4 inches possible across east slopes of the Sacramento mountains below 7500 ft. * WHERE...The east slopes of the Sacramento Mountains in south central New Mexico and the Gila Region including the Black Range in southwestern New Mexico. * WHEN...Now until 5 AM MST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest bands of snow will occur between 10 AM and 5 PM today. Gusty winds and heavy periods of snow will lead to blowing snow resulting in significant reductions in visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Brown
247 WWUS44 KEPZ 162028 WSWEPZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM 128 PM MST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...Winter Storm Continues to Move Through the Borderland Today... .Another winter storm system continues to make its way through the Borderland this afternoon. This system is producing additional snowfall accumulations in the Gila region and Sacramento Mountains. Periods of heavy snow will be likely through the afternoon and early evening hours. Gusty winds and heavier snow showers may cause whiteout conditions at times. All precipitation from this system is expected to come to an end by midnight tonight. NMZ415-170600- /O.EXT.KEPZ.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210217T0600Z/ Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- Including the city of Cloudcroft 128 PM MST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations this afternoon between 2 and 4 inches, with storm total snow accumulations of 8 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph through the evening. * WHERE...The Sacramento mountains above 7500 feet in south central New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected to occur between now and 5 PM. Gusty winds and heavier snow showers will result in blowing snow and reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Most roads are snow-covered making travel very hazardous. Some roads may become impassable in spots. 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. && $$ NMZ402-414-416-170600- /O.EXT.KEPZ.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210217T0600Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Mescalero, Timberon, and Mayhill 128 PM MST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Moderate snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of to 1 to 3 inches through the evening hours. Storm total snow accumulations will be between 3 to 6 inches across portions of the Gila and Black Range above 7500 ft, and the west slopes of the Sacramento mountains. 2 to 4 inches possible across east slopes of the Sacramento mountains below 7500 ft. * WHERE...The east slopes of the Sacramento Mountains in south central New Mexico and the Gila Region including the Black Range in southwestern New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will occur between now and 5 PM. Gusty winds and heavier snow showers will result in blowing snow and reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Roads are likely snow-covered in some areas making driving hazardous. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Pegram
974 WWUS44 KEPZ 170553 WSWEPZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 1053 PM MST Tue Feb 16 2021 NMZ415-170700- /O.CAN.KEPZ.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210217T0600Z/ Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Sunspot, and Apache Summit 1053 PM MST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winter precipitation has ended. $$ NMZ414-416-170700- /O.CAN.KEPZ.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210217T0600Z/ West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 1053 PM MST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winter precipitation has ended. $$ NMZ402-170900- /O.EXT.KEPZ.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210217T0900Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, and Fort Bayard 1053 PM MST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Light snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of to 1 to 2 inches. Storm total snow accumulations will be between 3 to 6 inches across portions of the Gila and Black Range above 7500 ft, and the west slopes of the Sacramento mountains. 2 to 4 inches possible across east slopes of the Sacramento mountains below 7500 ft. * WHERE...The east slopes of the Sacramento Mountains in south central New Mexico and the Gila Region including the Black Range in southwestern New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 2AM MST. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Roads are likely snow-covered in some areas making driving hazardous. 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS El Paso, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 7:18 PM MST | Wind Advisory | EPZ | Grant, Hidalgo, Luna | 24 hr |
| Feb 16, 2:21 PM MST | Freezing Fog Advisory | EPZ | Otero | 9 hr |
Nearby
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.