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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Albuquerque, NM

February 1, 202219 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this winter storm warning at Feb 1, 2022, 2:41 AM MST for 19 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Feb 1, 2022, 5:00 PM MST. It was in force for 41 hr. 60 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
Feb 1, 2022, 2:41 AM MST (09:41 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 1, 2022, 5:00 PM MST
Expired
Feb 3, 2022, 9:36 AM MST
In force
41 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Bernalillo County, NM, Chaves County, NM, Cibola County, NM, Colfax County, NM, De Baca County, NM, Guadalupe County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, Los Alamos County, NM, McKinley County, NM, Mora County, NM, Rio Arriba 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, Valencia County, NM

The radar

The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 67 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:47 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
Feb 2, 4:36 AM MSTSNOW 56 W Los Alamos, NMPAJARITO SKI AREA.
Feb 2, 5:00 AM MSTSNOW 24 Nnw Tres Ritos, NMGALLEGOS PEAK SNOTEL.
Feb 2, 5:00 AM MSTSNOW 38 Ssw San Miguel, NMSAN ANTONIO SINK SNOTEL.
Feb 2, 5:00 AM MSTSNOW 412 Sse Coyote, NMGARITA PEAK SNOTEL.
Feb 2, 5:00 AM MSTSNOW 45 Sse Llano Largo, NMRIO SANTA BARBARA SNOTEL.
Feb 2, 5:00 AM MSTSNOW 57 Ese Cuba, NMSENORITA DIVIDE 2 SNOTEL.
Feb 2, 5:00 AM MSTSNOW 69 E Cuba, NMVACAS LOCAS SNOTEL.
Feb 2, 5:00 AM MSTSNOW 87 E Canjilon, NMBATEMAN SNOTEL.
Feb 2, 5:00 AM MSTSNOW 95 Nw Chama, NMCHAMITA SNOTEL.
Feb 2, 5:00 AM MSTSNOW 1011 Nnw Canon Plaza, NMHOPEWELL SNOTEL.
Feb 2, 5:07 AM MSTSNOW 47 E Chupadero, NMSANTA FE SKI AREA.
Feb 2, 5:36 AM MSTSNOW 23 E Angel Fire, NMANGEL FIRE SKI RESORT.
Feb 2, 5:54 AM MSTSNOW 2.53 Nw Tres Ritos, NMSIPAPU SKI AREA.
Feb 2, 6:26 AM MSTSNOW 11 Ssw Moriarty, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-TR-32 MORIARTY 1.0 SSW.
Feb 2, 6:29 AM MSTSNOW 201 Nw Taos Ski Valley, NMREPORT VIA TAOS SKI VALLEY WEBSITE.
Feb 2, 6:30 AM MSTSNOW 2.51 N Canones, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-SN-89 JEMEZ PUEBLO 5.7 NNW.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 11 N Moriarty, NMCO-OP OBSERVER STATION MRYN5 MORIARTY 1 NE.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 11 N Moriarty, NM
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 11 Wsw Santa Fe, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-SF-13 SANTA FE 1.3 WSW.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 12 N Santa Fe, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-SF-88 SANTA FE 2.4 N.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 12 Se Manzano, NMCO-OP OBSERVER STATION MTRN5 MOUNTAINAIR 8 NW.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 13 Se Manzano, NM
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 14 Nnw Lamy, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-SF-31 SANTA FE 10.3 SSE.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1Angel Fire, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-CL-6 ANGEL FIRE 0.2 SSE.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.11 S Cedar Hill, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-SJ-63 AZTEC 9.1 NE.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.31 Sw Pecos National His, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-SM-40 1 SW PECOS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.34 Se Chilili, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-TR-20 ESTANCIA 9.4 NW.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.43 N Chilili, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-BR-266 EDGEWOOD 11.4 SSW.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.45 E Black Lake, NM
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.45 Ese Black Lake, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-CL-1 ANGEL FIRE 10.2 SSE.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.52 Nw Edgewood, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-SF-50 EDGEWOOD 2.7 W.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.72 E Glorieta, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-SF-101 GLORIETA 2.4 E.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.72 E San Antonito, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-BR-183 SANDIA PARK 3.6 ESE.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 21 Ese Sedillo, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-BR-155 TIJERAS 5.1 E.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 22 Ne Chacon, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-MR-13 CHACON 2.1 ENE.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 23 Ene Ponderosa Pines, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-BR-167 TIJERAS 9.1 SE.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 23 Wsw Abiquiu Lake, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-RA-28 YOUNGSVILLE 5.4 NE.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 2.31 Ese Truchas, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-RA-40 TRUCHAS 1.4 ESE.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 2.51 Nnw Navajo Dam, NMCO-OP OBSERVER STATION BLNN5 1.2 N NAVAJO DAM.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 2.51 Sw San Antonito, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-BR-376 CEDAR CREST 3.0 NNE.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 2.51 W Navajo Dam, NM
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 2.51 Wsw Ponderosa Pines, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-BR-324 TIJERAS 8.2 SSE.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 2.52 Ne San Antonito, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-BR-347 SANDIA PARK 2.6 ENE.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 2.52 W Ponderosa Pines, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-BR-193 TIJERAS 7.2 SSE.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 31 Nnw Cedar Crest, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-BR-273 CEDAR CREST 0.5 NNW.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 3San Cristobal, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-TS-59 SAN CRISTOBAL 0.1 NE.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 3.22 Ssw Los Cordovas, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-TS-17 RANCHOS DE TAOS 2.4 W.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 41 Ssw La Madera, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-RA-7 ALCALDE 19 N.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 4.81 N Raton, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-CL-14 RATON 1.0 N.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 53 E Los Alamos, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-LA-20 LOS ALAMOS 1.4 E.
Feb 2, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 6.15 Ene Ensenada, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-RA-58 CHAMA 12.9 SE.
Feb 2, 7:30 AM MSTSNOW 5.22 Nw El Rito, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-RA-23 EL RITO 2.3 NW.
Feb 2, 7:32 AM MSTSNOW 1.52 Wsw Edgewood, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-SF-71 EDGEWOOD 3.7 WSW.
Feb 2, 7:52 AM MSTSNOW 1.31 Ese Cedar Hill, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-SJ-38 AZTEC 9.9 NE.
Feb 2, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 13 Wnw Santa Fe, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-SF-110 SANTA FE 3.3 WNW.
Feb 2, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 16 Sse Santa Fe, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-SF-78 SANTA FE 6.2 SSE.
Feb 2, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.11 Ese Aztec, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-SJ-50 AZTEC 1.0 ESE.
Feb 2, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.24 Nw Lamy, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-SF-81 SANTA FE 10.7 S.
Feb 2, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.25 Ene Los Cerrillos, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-SF-177 SANTA FE 15.7 SSW.
Feb 2, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.56 Wnw Stanley, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-SF-17 STANLEY 5.9 NW.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 00:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 51 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, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 00:00Z on 2022-02-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 00:00Z on 2022-02-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 17 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3585 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
49 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
17 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
62 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

301 
WWUS45 KABQ 010941
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
241 AM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

NMZ203-204-210>218-221>223-229-011900-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0002.220202T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.WS.W.0002.220202T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-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-Estancia Valley-Central
Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
241 AM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON 
MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations from 4 to 12 
  inches except up to 2 feet on the high peaks of the northern 
  mountains.

* WHERE...Portions of central and north central New Mexico as well 
  as the Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some roads 
  may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the commutes Wednesday morning 
  through Thursday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures are also expected 
  Wednesday night with low temperatures in the single digits above 
  and below zero, except for the Moreno Valley where temperatures 
  will be in the teens below zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ227-228-011900-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0002.220202T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.220202T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-
241 AM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 
NOON MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be 
  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle 
  in front of you. This includes portions of I-25 between the 
  Colorado border and Watrous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures are also expected 
  Wednesday night with low temperatures mostly in the single digits 
  above and below zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ230-231-011900-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.220202T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Union County-Harding County-
241 AM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 
NOON MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Harding County and Union County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures are also expected 
  Wednesday night with low temperatures mostly in the single digits.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ219-224-226-239-240-011900-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WS.A.0002.220202T1200Z-220203T1900Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln
County-Southwest Chaves County-
241 AM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  6 inches except between 5 and 10 inches above 7500 feet possible. 
  Areas below canyons in the Albuquerque Metro area may only see 1 
  to 3 inches of snow.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, South Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, Eastern 
  Lincoln County, and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be 
  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle 
  in front of you. The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold low temperatures are also 
  expected Wednesday night with lows in the single digits. However, 
  wind chills will be even colder.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

NMZ233-011900-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WS.A.0002.220202T1200Z-220203T1900Z/
Guadalupe County-
241 AM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 
  6 inches possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be 
  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle 
  in front of you. This includes portions of I-40.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold low temperatures mostly in the 
  single digits above zero are expected Wednesday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

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9 follow-up statements
790 
WWUS45 KABQ 011852
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1152 AM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

NMZ219-224-226-233-239-240-020300-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0002.220202T1200Z-220203T1900Z/
/O.EXB.KABQ.WS.W.0002.220202T1200Z-220203T1900Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Guadalupe County-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
1152 AM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 
  6 inches except between 5 and 10 inches above 7500 feet in Lincoln 
  County. Areas of snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, South Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, Guadalupe 
  County, Eastern Lincoln County, and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be 
  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle 
  in front of you. This includes along portions of I-40 near 
  Albuquerque. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday 
  evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ207-020300-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WS.W.0002.220202T1200Z-220203T1900Z/
West Central Highlands-
1152 AM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 
  6 inches.

* WHERE...West Central Highlands.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be 
  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle 
  in front of you. This includes along portions of I-40 between 
  Grants and Albuquerque.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ203-204-210>218-221>223-229-020300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0002.220202T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-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-Estancia Valley-Central
Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
1152 AM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON 
TO NOON MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Total snow accumulations from 4 to 12 inches except up to 2 
  feet on the highest peaks of the northern mountains.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast New 
  Mexico.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. This 
  includes Interstate 25 between Santa Fe and Las Vegas. Some roads 
  may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and 
  evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ227-228-230-231-020300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.220202T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-Union County-Harding County-
1152 AM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS 
AFTERNOON TO NOON MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This 
  includes portions of I-25 through the Raton Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

Shoemake
395 
WWUS45 KABQ 012237
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
337 PM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

NMZ225-232-237-238-020530-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WS.W.0002.220202T1200Z-220203T1900Z/
Upper Tularosa Valley-Eastern San Miguel County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-
337 PM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 
  5 inches.

* WHERE...Upper Tularosa Valley, De Baca County, Eastern San Miguel 
  County and Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be 
  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle 
  in front of you. The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ203-204-210>218-221>223-229-020530-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0002.220202T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-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-Estancia Valley-Central
Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
337 PM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 to 
  12 inches except up to 20 inches on the highest peaks of the 
  northern mountains.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast New 
  Mexico.

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some roads 
  may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and 
  Wednesday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ207-219-224-226-233-239-240-020530-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0002.220202T1200Z-220203T1900Z/
West Central Highlands-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the
Albuquerque Metro Area-South Central Highlands-South Central
Mountains-Guadalupe County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest
Chaves County-
337 PM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 
NOON MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 
  6 inches except between 6 and 12 inches in the Sacramento and 
  Capitan mountains of Lincoln county.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, West Central Highlands, South Central Highlands, South 
  Central Mountains, Guadalupe County, Eastern Lincoln County, and 
  Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be 
  necessary if traveling through mountain passes. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ206-220-020530-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.220202T1200Z-220203T1900Z/
West Central Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
337 PM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley and West Central Mountains.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be 
  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle 
  in front of you. This includes along portions of I-40.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ234>236-020530-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.220202T1200Z-220203T1900Z/
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
337 PM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Curry County, Quay County and Roosevelt County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be 
  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle 
  in front of you. This includes along portions of I-40. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and 
  evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ227-228-230-231-020530-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.220202T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-Union County-Harding County-
337 PM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be 
  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle 
  in front of you. This includes along portions of I-25 through the 
  Raton Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

Shoemake
097 
WWUS45 KABQ 020510
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1010 PM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

NMZ203-204-210>218-221>223-229-021315-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-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-Estancia Valley-Central
Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
1010 PM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 to 
  12 inches except up to 20 inches on the highest peaks of the 
  northern mountains.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast New 
  Mexico.

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. This 
  includes Interstate 25 between Santa Fe and Las Vegas. Some roads 
  may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening 
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ207-219-224-226-233-239-240-021315-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0002.220202T1200Z-220203T1900Z/
West Central Highlands-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the
Albuquerque Metro Area-South Central Highlands-South Central
Mountains-Guadalupe County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest
Chaves County-
1010 PM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 
NOON MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 
  6 inches except between 6 and 12 inches in the Sacramento and 
  Capitan mountains of Lincoln county.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, West Central Highlands, South Central Highlands, South 
  Central Mountains, Guadalupe County, Eastern Lincoln County, and 
  Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be 
  necessary if traveling through mountain passes. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ225-232-237-238-021315-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0002.220202T1200Z-220203T1900Z/
Upper Tularosa Valley-Eastern San Miguel County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-
1010 PM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 
NOON MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 
  5 inches.

* WHERE...Upper Tularosa Valley, De Baca County, Eastern San Miguel 
  County and Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be 
  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle 
  in front of you. The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ227-228-230-231-021315-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-Union County-Harding County-
1010 PM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be 
  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle 
  in front of you. This includes portions of I-25 through Raton Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ206-220-021315-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.220202T1200Z-220203T1900Z/
West Central Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
1010 PM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 
NOON MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley and West Central Mountains.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be 
  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle 
  in front of you. This includes portions of I-40.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ234>236-021315-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.220202T1200Z-220203T1900Z/
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
1010 PM MST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 
NOON MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Curry County, Quay County and Roosevelt County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be 
  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle 
  in front of you. This includes portions of I-40. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$
800 
WWUS45 KABQ 021051
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
351 AM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

NMZ203-204-210>218-221>223-229-021900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-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-Estancia Valley-Central
Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
351 AM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 
  inches except up to 14 inches on the highest peaks of the Northern 
  Mountains, Sandia Mountains and Manzano Mountains.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast New 
  Mexico.

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. This 
  includes Interstate 25 between Santa Fe and Las Vegas. Some roads 
  may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the  morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures are also expected 
  tonight with low temperatures in the single digits above and below 
  zero, except for the Moreno Valley where temperatures will be in 
  the teens to near 20 below zero. Wind chill values will be even 
  colder.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ207-219-224>226-232-233-237>240-021900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0002.220202T1200Z-220203T1900Z/
West Central Highlands-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the
Albuquerque Metro Area-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa
Valley-South Central Mountains-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-Eastern
Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
351 AM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 
  inches except between 8 and 14 inches in the Sacramento and 
  Capitan Mountains of Lincoln County.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, southeast, 
  and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Check road 
  conditions before heading out. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very cold wind chills are expected tonight 
  into Thursday morning. Wind chill values between 0 and -10 are 
  likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ227-228-230-231-021900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-Union County-Harding County-
351 AM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be 
  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle 
  in front of you. This includes portions of I-25 through Raton Pass.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures are also expected 
  tonight with low temperatures in the single digits above and below 
  zero. Wind chill values as low as -20 are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ206-220-021900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.220202T1200Z-220203T1900Z/
West Central Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
351 AM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley and West Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be 
  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle 
  in front of you. This includes portions of I-40.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ234>236-021900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.220202T1200Z-220203T1900Z/
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
351 AM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Curry County, Quay County and Roosevelt County.

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be 
  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle 
  in front of you. This includes portions of I-40. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the  morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

34
141 
WWUS45 KABQ 021850
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1150 AM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

NMZ203-204-210>218-221>223-229-022300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-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-Estancia Valley-Central
Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
1150 AM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 to 6 
  inches, except up to 8 inches atop the highest peaks of the 
  Northern Mountains, Sandia and Manzano Mountains.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central New Mexico, and the 
  northeast highlands.

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be 
  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle 
  in front of you. This includes along portions of I-40. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and 
  Thursday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures are also expected 
  tonight with low temperatures in the single digits above and below 
  zero, except for the Moreno Valley where temperatures will be in 
  the teens to near 20 below zero. Wind chill values will be even 
  colder.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ207-219-224>226-232-233-237>240-022300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
West Central Highlands-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the
Albuquerque Metro Area-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa
Valley-South Central Mountains-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-Eastern
Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
1150 AM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 
  inches except between 5 and 12 inches above 7500 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west 
  central New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be 
  necessary if traveling through mountain passes. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning 
  commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very cold wind chills are expected tonight 
  into Thursday morning. Wind chill values between 0 and -10 are 
  likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ206-220-022300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
West Central Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
1150 AM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.

* WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley and West Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be 
  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle 
  in front of you. This includes along portions of I-40.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ227-228-230-231-022300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-Union County-Harding County-
1150 AM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 
  between 1 and 3 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This 
  includes portions of I-25 through Raton Pass.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures are also expected 
  tonight with low temperatures in the single digits above and below 
  zero. Wind chill values as low as -20 are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ234>236-022300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
1150 AM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.

* WHERE...Curry County, Quay County and Roosevelt County.

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This 
  includes portions of I-40. The hazardous conditions could impact 
  the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures are also expected 
  tonight with low temperatures in the single digits. Wind chill 
  values as low as -15 are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

24
059 
WWUS45 KABQ 022154
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
254 PM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

NMZ203-204-210>218-221>223-229-030500-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-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-Estancia Valley-Central
Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
254 PM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, 
  except up to 6 inches atop the Sandia and Manzano Mountains.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast New 
  Mexico.

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be 
  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle 
  in front of you. This includes along portions of I-40 through the 
  Estancia Valley and Tijeras Canyon and I-25 through Santa Fe and 
  Glorieta Pass. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday 
  evening and Thursday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures are also expected 
  tonight with low temperatures in the single digits above and below 
  zero, except for the Moreno Valley where temperatures will be in 
  the teens to near 20 below zero. Wind chill values will be even 
  colder.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ207-219-224>226-232-233-237>240-030500-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
West Central Highlands-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the
Albuquerque Metro Area-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa
Valley-South Central Mountains-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-Eastern
Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
254 PM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches except between up to 6 inches above 7500 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, southeast, 
  and west central New Mexico, including the Albuquerque metro.

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be 
  necessary if traveling through mountain passes. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning 
  commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very cold wind chills are expected tonight 
  into Thursday morning. Wind chill values between 0 and -10 are 
  likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ206-220-030500-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220203T1200Z/
West Central Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
254 PM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches.

* WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley and West Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This 
  includes portions of I-40 near the continental divide and I-40 
  through Socorro County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ227-228-230-231-030500-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-Union County-Harding County-
254 PM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This 
  includes portions of I-25 through the Raton Pass.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures are also expected 
  tonight with low temperatures in the single digits above and below 
  zero. Wind chill values as low as -20 are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ234>236-030500-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
254 PM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.

* WHERE...Curry County, Quay County and Roosevelt County.

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This 
  includes portions of I-40 through Quay County. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning 
  commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures are also expected 
  tonight with low temperatures in the single digits. Wind chill 
  values as low as -15 are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

24
679 
WWUS45 KABQ 030450
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
950 PM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

NMZ203-204-210>218-221>223-229-031200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-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-Estancia Valley-Central
Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
950 PM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches, 
  mainly across the higher elevations.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast New 
  Mexico.

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This 
  includes portions of I-40 through Tijeras Canyon and I-25 through 
  Glorieta Pass. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday 
  morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures are also expected 
  tonight with low temperatures in the single digits above and below 
  zero, except for the Moreno Valley where temperatures will be in 
  the teens to near 20 below zero. Wind chill values will be even 
  colder.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ207-219-224>226-232-233-237>240-031200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
West Central Highlands-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the
Albuquerque Metro Area-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa
Valley-South Central Mountains-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-Eastern
Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
950 PM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 
  inches except between 3 and 5 inches above 7500 feet. Little 
  additional accumulations expected around the Albuquerque metro 
  area.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, southeast, 
  and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be 
  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle 
  in front of you. This includes along portions of I-40. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very cold wind chills are expected tonight 
  into Thursday morning. Wind chill values between 0 and -10 are 
  likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ206-220-031200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220203T1200Z/
West Central Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
950 PM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.

* WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley and West Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This 
  includes portions of I-40 around Grants and portions of I-25 
  around Socorro.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ227-228-230-231-031200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-Union County-Harding County-
950 PM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.

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

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This 
  includes portions of I-25 through Raton Pass.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures are also expected 
  tonight with low temperatures in the single digits above and below 
  zero. Wind chill values as low as -20 are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ234>236-031200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
950 PM MST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.

* WHERE...Curry County, Quay County and Roosevelt County.

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This 
  includes portions of I-40. The hazardous conditions could impact 
  the Thursday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures are also expected 
  tonight with low temperatures in the single digits. Wind chill 
  values as low as -15 are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

34
252 
WWUS45 KABQ 031139
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
439 AM MST Thu Feb 3 2022

NMZ203-204-207-210-211-216>219-031245-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-West Central
Highlands-Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Upper
Rio Grande Valley-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio
Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
439 AM MST Thu Feb 3 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Accumulating snow has come to an end in the area. However, with very 
cold temperatures remaining in place today, snow-packed and icy road 
conditions will likely persist. Use caution if you must travel.

$$

NMZ227-031245-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
439 AM MST Thu Feb 3 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Accumulating snow has come to an end in the area. However, with very 
cold temperatures remaining in place today, snow-packed and icy road 
conditions will likely persist. Use caution if you must travel.

$$

NMZ206-220-031245-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220203T1200Z/
West Central Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
439 AM MST Thu Feb 3 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS 
MORNING...

Accumulating snow has come to an end in the area. However, with very 
cold temperatures remaining in place today, snow-packed and icy road 
conditions will likely persist. Use caution if you must travel.

$$

NMZ212>215-221>223-229-031900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including
Edgewood-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
439 AM MST Thu Feb 3 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch, 
  mainly across the higher elevations.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia and Manzano Mountains 
  including Edgewood, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, 
  Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...Until Noon MST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This 
  includes portions of I-40 through Tijeras Canyon and I-25 through 
  Glorieta Pass. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday 
  morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures are also expected 
  this morning with low temperatures in the single digits above and 
  below zero, except for the Moreno Valley where temperatures will 
  be in the teens to near 20 below zero. Wind chill values will be 
  even colder.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ224>226-232-233-237>240-031900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-South Central
Mountains-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-De Baca
County-Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest
Chaves County-
439 AM MST Thu Feb 3 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Highlands, South 
  Central Mountains, Upper Tularosa Valley, De Baca County, 
  Guadalupe County, Eastern San Miguel County, Chaves County Plains 
  and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...Until Noon MST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very cold wind chills are expected this 
  morning. Wind chill values between 0 and -10 are likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ228-230-231-031900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-
439 AM MST Thu Feb 3 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.

* WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County and Union County.

* WHEN...Until Noon MST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This 
  includes portions of I-25.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures are also expected 
  this morning with low temperatures in the single digits above and 
  below zero. Wind chill values as low as -20 are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ234>236-031900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
439 AM MST Thu Feb 3 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.

* WHERE...Curry County, Quay County and Roosevelt County.

* WHEN...Until Noon MST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This 
  includes portions of I-40 through Quay County. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures are also expected 
  this morning with low temperatures in the single digits. Wind 
  chill values as low as -15 are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

15
657 
WWUS45 KABQ 031636
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
936 AM MST Thu Feb 3 2022

NMZ212>215-221>226-229-232-233-237>240-031745-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including
Edgewood-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-South Central
Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-South Central Mountains-Northeast
Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-De Baca
County-Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest
Chaves County-
936 AM MST Thu Feb 3 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winter storm conditions have ended with only a few lingering light 
snow showers that will taper off through the morning. Bitter cold 
wind chills also remain.

$$

NMZ228-230-231-234>236-031745-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220203T1900Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Quay County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-
936 AM MST Thu Feb 3 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winter conditions have ended with only a few lingering light snow 
showers that will taper off through the morning. Bitter cold wind 
chills also remain.

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Albuquerque, NM wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Jan 31, 10:41 PM MST, 4 hours earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 31, 10:41 PM MST, 4 hours before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1041 PM MST Mon Jan 31 2022

.AVIATION...
06Z TAF CYCLE
VFR conditions will prevail through much of Tuesday. High clouds
will continue to increase from the west overnight, gradually
lowering through the day Tuesday. A backdoor cold front will drop
southward through eastern NM tonight into late Tuesday morning,
causing winds to shift to a northerly direction. Clouds will continue
to slowly lower to between bkn- ovc120-150 most areas by midday
Tuesday. Additionally, areas of light snow are likely over the
northern mountains and near the CO border late Tuesday afternoon as a
cold upper level trough to the west combines with the backdoor cold
front. Conditions will continue to deteriorate after sunset as areas
of light to moderate snow expand.

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&&

.PREV DISCUSSION...332 PM MST Mon Jan 31 2022...
.SYNOPSIS...
The strongest winter storm so far this season is forecast to bring
bitterly cold temperatures and widespread snow accumulation to
northern and central New Mexico Tuesday night through Thursday. The
potential exists for heavy snow accumulation from Dulce to Capulin
and southward to around Albuquerque, Ruidoso, and Dunken. A few to
several inches of snow accumulation are expected elsewhere. East
canyon wind gusts up to 50 mph are expected in the central valley
from Santa Fe southward Wednesday afternoon through at least
Wednesday night, and this will probably result in an area of only a
few inches of snow accumulation below Tijeras Canyon in Albuquerque.
Low temperatures mostly in the single digits above and below zero are
expected Wednesday night through Friday night. Many locations will
fall below freezing Tuesday night or Wednesday night, then remain
below freezing until Saturday afternoon. Temperatures will then trend
only gradually warmer with below normal readings lingering into
early next week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
SHORT TERM...(TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT)...
A split flow pattern is currently over the ConUS, but as yesterday’s
upper low exits eastward into TX, the flow aloft will continue to
turn more westerly over NM through the evening. Both the polar and
subtropical jet cores will also eventually be merging as the next
cold core wave approaches. Breezy conditions over the central
highlands and east central plains today will try to briefly subside
this evening. However, as the surface low in northeastern NM sags
southeastward this evening a cold front will fill in behind,
allowing winds to turn northerly and gusty in the plains near the OK
and TX borders.

The backdoor segment of the front will continue advancing through
the plains into Tuesday. Temperatures across all zones will
generally be lower on Tuesday, however the northeastern to east
central plains will be the only ones that actually drop below
normal. This backdoor front will merely be an appetizer for the main
course of Arctic air coming on Wednesday. Things will be set into
motion in the upper levels too on Tuesday with the flow turning
southwesterly and more perturbed over NM while another vort lobe
dives southeastward out of British Columbia. This will slowly spread
increasing large scale lift into NM with top-down moistening and
orographics on southwestern slopes.

The far northern NM peaks would be the first beneficiaries of any
snow late Tuesday afternoon, but into Tuesday night snow should
expand toward some central zones and increase in intensity. Will
hoist a Winter Storm Watch (beginning Tuesday evening) for many
north central to central zones to account for this (with a
subsequent expansion southward later on Wednesday). There is some
uncertainty as to whether or not the east wind will be able to sneak
into the middle Rio Grande valley before dawn Wednesday, but for now
have built late Wednesday night and early Thursday’s wind forecast
without an easterly intrusion.

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LONG TERM...(WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY)...
With this forecast package will issue a Winter Storm Watch from Dulce
to Capulin and southward to Cuba, Santa Fe, Sandia Park, Moriarty,
Clines Corners, and Santa Rosa valid Tuesday evening through
Thursday, and also for Albuquerque, Gran Quivira, Ruidoso, Picacho
and Elk Wednesday evening through Thursday. These locations can
generally expect a few inches to near a foot of snow, except for
close to 2 feet on the high peaks of the northern mountains.
Elsewhere snow amounts will vary from a few to 6 inches, except for
locally higher amounts on higher peaks of the west central and
southwest mountains. Many of these zones will probably need Winter
Weather Advisories, but we will let the night shift tonight and day
shift on Tuesday issue those.

The upper level trough is forecast by some models to form a closed
upper level low pressure system over eastern AZ Wednesday night while
the Arctic front pushes into the middle Rio Grande Valley with east
wind gusts to 50 mph below canyons from Santa Fe southward. The
upper low is then forecast to track slowly eastward across the state
Thursday through Friday. Drier air is forecast to filter over the
state from the north and northwest late Thursday through Friday, so
most of the accumulating snow will probably end by mid day Thursday.
With the cold core crossing eastern areas on Friday, and a few to
several inches of snow on the ground, it now looks unlikely that
temperatures will reach freezing along and east of the central
mountain chain Friday afternoon. This means many locations of the
east that fall below freezing on Tuesday night will not rise above
freezing again until Saturday afternoon. Many central, western, and
southeastern locations will remain below freezing Wednesday night
through Saturday afternoon. Low temperatures should bottom out
Thursday night with mostly single digits above and below zero and
wind chill readings even colder.

After high temperatures bottom out around 15-40 degrees below normal
on Thursday, readings will rebound only slowly, remaining below
normal through Monday. Another upper level trough is forecast to
track southeastward across the state with a gusty backdoor cold front
Saturday night through Sunday night with the potential for light snow
in some areas, but models vary greatly on the track of the system and
whether it will form a closed upper level low pressure system.

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&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Breezy to locally windy conditions are ongoing over the central
highlands and east central plains of NM this afternoon. Above normal
temperatures, low humidity, and cured fuels are also in place in
this area, and the winds are likely occasionally strong enough for
some elevated to critical fire weather conditions. These will abate
toward sunset as prevailing winds decrease in speed.

After today, no critical fire weather concerns are foreseen for the
next several days, as the pattern will shift to a much more wintry
one that will include the coldest air of the season and a healthy
and fairly widespread dose of accumulating snowfall that will
mitigate critical conditions and add some much needed fuel and soil
moisture. That being said, there will still be periods of gusty
winds that arrive as a one-two punch of backdoor cold fronts arrive
from the northeast. The latter front will pack the most punch with
Arctic air behind it, eventually leading to gusty conditions even in
the central valleys late Wednesday into early Thursday.

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&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday morning
for the following zones... NMZ203-204-210>218-221>223-227>229-233.

Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday
morning for the following zones... NMZ219-224-226-239-240.

&&

The office that day

Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 1, 2:41 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryABQCatron, Cibola, Colfax, Curry, Harding, McKinley and 6 more55 hr

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Winter Storm Warnings in New Mexico, 2022Every winter storm warning in 2022

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.