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Wind Advisory 28, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this wind advisory at Mar 21, 2023, 2:31 AM MDT for Chaves County, Lincoln County, New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 21, 2023, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 23 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 21, 2023, 2:31 AM MDT (08:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 21, 2023, 12:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Mar 22, 2023, 11:00 AM MDT
- In force
- 23 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
Counties Chaves County, NM, Lincoln County, NM
The radar
The Holloman AFB radar (KHDX), 120 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:34 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
Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 224 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
- 1122 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 87 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 62 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 239 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
411 WWUS75 KABQ 210831 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 231 AM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023 NMZ226-240-212115- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.230321T1800Z-230322T0100Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0010.230322T1800Z-230323T0100Z/ South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County- 231 AM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from Noon today to 7 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Visibility may be reduced in blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ NMZ215-223>225-227>234-237-239-212115- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0010.230322T1800Z-230323T0100Z/ East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County- Guadalupe County-Quay County-De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln County- 231 AM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Visibility may be reduced in blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ 11
4 follow-up statements
880 WWUS75 KABQ 212036 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 236 PM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023 NMZ226-240-220100- /O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0010.230322T1800Z-230323T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0014.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-230322T0100Z/ South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County- 236 PM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced in blowing dust on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ215-223>225-227>234-237-239-220100- /O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0010.230322T1800Z-230323T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0014.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/ East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County- Guadalupe County-Quay County-De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln County- 236 PM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced in blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ208-221-220100- /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0014.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/ Southwest Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood- 236 PM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, and Southwest Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ207-212-219-220-222-235-236-238-241-220100- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/ West Central Highlands-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass- Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area- Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-Curry County-Roosevelt County-Chaves County Plains-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 236 PM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, West Central Highlands, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Estancia Valley, Curry County, Roosevelt County, Chaves County Plains, and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced in blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 34
361 WWUS75 KABQ 220050 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 650 PM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023 NMZ226-240-220930- /O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-230322T1700Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0014.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/ South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County- 650 PM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds increasing to 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph by Wednesday afternoon. * WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 AM MDT Wednesday. For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ208-215-221-223>225-227>234-237-239-220930- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0014.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/ Southwest Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County- Guadalupe County-Quay County-De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln County- 650 PM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and west central New Mexico. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ207-212-219-220-222-235-236-238-241-220930- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/ West Central Highlands-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass- Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area- Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-Curry County-Roosevelt County-Chaves County Plains-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 650 PM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, West Central Highlands, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Estancia Valley, Curry County, Roosevelt County, Chaves County Plains, and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Shoemake
817 WWUS75 KABQ 220910 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 310 AM MDT Wed Mar 22 2023 NMZ226-240-222100- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0014.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-230322T1700Z/ South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County- 310 AM MDT Wed Mar 22 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds increasing to 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph by afternoon. * WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 AM MDT this morning. For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced in blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ208-215-221-223>225-227>234-237-239-222100- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0014.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/ Southwest Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County- Guadalupe County-Quay County-De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln County- 310 AM MDT Wed Mar 22 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and west central New Mexico. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ207-212-219-220-222-235-236-238-241-222100- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/ West Central Highlands-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass- Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area- Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-Curry County-Roosevelt County-Chaves County Plains-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 310 AM MDT Wed Mar 22 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, West Central Highlands, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Estancia Valley, Curry County, Roosevelt County, Chaves County Plains, and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced in blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 11
241 WWUS75 KABQ 221638 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1038 AM MDT Wed Mar 22 2023 NMZ226-240-230100- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-230322T1700Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0014.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/ South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County- 1038 AM MDT Wed Mar 22 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced in blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ208-215-221-223>225-227>234-237-239-230100- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0014.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/ Southwest Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County- Guadalupe County-Quay County-De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln County- 1038 AM MDT Wed Mar 22 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and west central New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced in blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ207-212-219-220-222-235-236-238-241-230100- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/ West Central Highlands-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass- Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area- Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-Curry County-Roosevelt County-Chaves County Plains-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 1038 AM MDT Wed Mar 22 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, West Central Highlands, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Estancia Valley, Curry County, Roosevelt County, Chaves County Plains, and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced in blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 34
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind advisory 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 wind advisory went out at Mar 20, 11:50 PM MDT, 2 hours 41 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 20, 11:50 PM MDT, 2 hours 41 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1150 PM MDT Mon Mar 20 2023 ...New AVIATION... .SYNOPSIS... Issued at 320 PM MDT Mon Mar 20 2023 Unsettled weather will continue this week and into Sunday. Heavy and wet mountain snow will impact the high terrain of northern and western NM with hazardous travel likely above 8,000 feet. Lower elevations of northern and western New Mexico will see a mix of rain and snow at times. Temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees below normal across the north and west this week. The eastern plains will stay mostly dry and warmer than normal Tuesday and Wednesday with strong to damaging winds and potential for elevated critical fire weather on Wednesday. Rain and snow showers may continue Thursday through Sunday across northern and west central New Mexico as a weather systems continue to cross the region. Below normal temperatures are also expected to persist area wide Thursday through Sunday. && .SHORT TERM... (This evening through Tuesday night) Issued at 320 PM MDT Mon Mar 20 2023 The atmospheric river will continue to bring waves of precipitation to NM this week. A brief break in the action was noted late this morning and early this afternoon, but showers have since filled in along and west of the Central Mountain Chain. These showers will persist through the evening but may decrease in coverage prior to sunrise. However, soon after sunrise, shower coverage will rapidly increase across northwest NM as a vort max crosses the area. Snow levels will lower to between 6000-6500 feet, though may briefly drop lower, before rising above 8000 feet during the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times, and will persist through Tuesday night, however, snow levels will not fall as much on Tuesday night. All-in-all, total snow amounts through Tuesday night will be highest above 8500 feet where 8 to 16 inches can be expected across the Chuska and Sangre de Cristo Mountains, while up to 3 feet of snow is possible across the highest peaks of the Tusas Mountains. Areas between 6500 and 8500 feet will likely see a mix of rain and snow with lesser accumulations. Now that we've talked about snow, let's talk about wind - it is Spring after all. Gusty westerly winds have developed this afternoon across eastern NM. These winds will diminish this evening, though breezy conditions will persist, especially across mountain top level. Winds will be stronger on Tuesday, especially outside of the heaviest precipitation. A few Wind Advisories may be needed for Tuesday afternoon across the southwest and south central mountains, where 700mb winds increase to near 50kts. && .LONG TERM... (Wednesday through Sunday) Issued at 320 PM MDT Mon Mar 20 2023 Wednesday will see strong to damaging winds gusting to 60 to 70 mph over portions of the central mountain chain as well as northeast and east central NM as the upper trough moves slowly toward NM with the upper jet stretched from southwest to northeast over the state, and a cold front moves into NM from the west. A High Wind Watch has been issued for these areas. Snow levels over northwest NM should also lower late Wednesday as 700 mb temperatures fall to -5 to -8 deg C and this cooler air aloft will spread into northern and central NM overnight. The upper trough passes over NM by Thursday night but northwest flow will likely keep some orographic precipitation going over the northern and west central mountains Thursday night and moreso Friday. Yet another disturbance will continue the precipitation over the northwest third of the forecast area Saturday into Sunday before a day of drier weather next Monday. Temperatures will generally be below normal Thursday through Sunday. Below normal temperatures also anticipated Wednesday for the west and central but the east will be warmer than average. && .AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 1113 PM MDT Mon Mar 20 2023 Strong westerly flow will persist through the TAF period, with showers continuing over the mountains and across northwest NM. MVFR conditions are likely with rain and snow at KFMN and KGUP through Tuesday morning and short-lived IFR conditions are possible. Areas of mountain obscurations will persist through the TAF period. Gusts to between 30-40kts will be common across eastern NM Tuesday, impacting KLVS, KTCC and KROW. && .FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 320 PM MDT Mon Mar 20 2023 Areas along and west of the Central Mountain Chain will continue to get waves of rain and mountain snow through much of the week (especially northwest NM), while areas across eastern New Mexico will remain mostly dry with bouts of strong winds. As it looks now, the heaviest precipitation is expected through Wednesday before gradually diminishing. Through that time, several inches to perhaps as much as 3 feet of snow are possible across the northern mountains. Meanwhile, west to southwest winds will increase Tuesday with gusts between 40 and 50 mph common outside of northwest NM. Even stronger winds are expected on Wednesday, with gusts up to 65 mph possible across northeast and east central NM. These winds combined with compressional warming will lead to near critical fire weather conditions on Wednesday afternoon across the eastern plains. Again more waves of precipitation are expected for the end of the week and into the weekend, with perhaps a little moisture making it to eastern NM, but overall, the amounts should be less than the first part of the week. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Farmington...................... 34 45 37 51 / 60 90 50 70 Dulce........................... 29 42 34 47 / 90 90 80 80 Cuba............................ 30 45 35 48 / 70 90 30 70 Gallup.......................... 35 48 40 49 / 50 90 40 60 El Morro........................ 33 46 36 47 / 60 70 20 60 Grants.......................... 30 53 35 53 / 40 70 10 40 Quemado......................... 34 53 38 51 / 40 30 20 40 Magdalena....................... 37 59 42 58 / 10 10 0 20 Datil........................... 34 52 38 52 / 20 20 5 20 Reserve......................... 34 56 37 52 / 20 30 40 70 Glenwood........................ 40 59 43 56 / 20 40 40 70 Chama........................... 26 39 31 43 / 90 90 80 90 Los Alamos...................... 33 45 39 52 / 80 90 40 70 Pecos........................... 31 46 36 54 / 70 60 20 50 Cerro/Questa.................... 32 43 37 46 / 60 50 50 60 Red River....................... 25 39 32 42 / 60 50 50 70 Angel Fire...................... 27 41 34 44 / 70 50 50 60 Taos............................ 28 45 34 49 / 70 60 40 50 Mora............................ 30 50 37 53 / 50 40 20 40 Espanola........................ 33 51 40 59 / 60 70 30 50 Santa Fe........................ 32 47 38 53 / 80 80 40 60 Santa Fe Airport................ 31 50 38 57 / 80 70 30 60 Albuquerque Foothills........... 38 55 45 60 / 40 60 5 50 Albuquerque Heights............. 39 58 44 63 / 30 50 5 30 Albuquerque Valley.............. 38 60 43 65 / 30 50 5 30 Albuquerque West Mesa........... 38 58 42 63 / 40 70 5 40 Belen........................... 38 65 42 66 / 20 30 0 20 Bernalillo...................... 38 55 42 62 / 50 70 10 50 Bosque Farms.................... 36 62 41 66 / 30 40 0 30 Corrales........................ 37 57 42 63 / 40 70 5 40 Los Lunas....................... 37 63 41 66 / 30 40 0 30 Placitas........................ 37 52 43 59 / 50 70 10 50 Rio Rancho...................... 38 56 42 62 / 40 70 5 40 Socorro......................... 41 68 45 67 / 20 10 0 10 Sandia Park/Cedar Crest......... 35 50 39 54 / 50 70 10 50 Tijeras......................... 36 53 41 58 / 50 60 10 50 Edgewood........................ 34 53 39 58 / 50 60 5 50 Moriarty/Estancia............... 32 56 37 60 / 40 40 5 40 Clines Corners.................. 31 52 37 56 / 40 30 5 30 Mountainair..................... 36 56 41 58 / 20 30 0 20 Gran Quivira.................... 37 58 41 58 / 20 20 0 20 Carrizozo....................... 46 61 49 63 / 20 5 0 10 Ruidoso......................... 39 55 43 57 / 30 5 0 10 Capulin......................... 28 58 36 61 / 5 0 0 0 Raton........................... 29 61 35 64 / 10 0 5 10 Springer........................ 32 62 37 65 / 10 0 5 10 Las Vegas....................... 31 54 37 58 / 30 20 5 20 Clayton......................... 36 64 42 70 / 0 0 0 0 Roy............................. 35 60 40 65 / 5 0 0 0 Conchas......................... 40 69 43 72 / 5 0 0 0 Santa Rosa...................... 38 66 43 68 / 5 0 0 0 Tucumcari....................... 42 71 47 75 / 5 0 0 0 Clovis.......................... 41 71 46 75 / 10 0 0 0 Portales........................ 41 72 47 77 / 10 0 0 0 Fort Sumner..................... 39 71 46 73 / 10 0 0 0 Roswell......................... 44 75 47 81 / 5 0 0 0 Picacho......................... 43 67 47 70 / 10 0 0 0 Elk............................. 42 63 46 67 / 10 0 0 0 && .ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... High Wind Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening for NMZ215-223>234-237-239-240. Winter Storm Warning until midnight MDT Wednesday night for NMZ202-210-211-213-214. && SHORT TERM...34 LONG TERM....99 AVIATION...11
In the hours before
Local storm report, Mar 20, 10:11 PM MDT, 4 hours 20 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
1011 PM MDT MON MAR 20 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0959 PM SNOW 1 SSW TAOS SKI VALLEY 36.58N 105.45W
03/20/2023 E7.0 INCH TAOS NM OTHER FEDERAL
TAOS POWDERHORN SNOTEL - 11,045 FT.
1004 PM SNOW 4 NNW TRES RITOS 36.18N 105.55W
03/20/2023 E6.0 INCH TAOS NM OTHER FEDERAL
GALLEGOS PEAK SNOTEL - 9,480 FT.
1005 PM SNOW 5 SSE LLANO LARGO 36.07N 105.63W
03/20/2023 E2.0 INCH TAOS NM OTHER FEDERAL
RIO SANTA BARBARA SNOTEL - 10,664 FT.
1007 PM SNOW 2 SSE SANTA FE SKI AREA 35.76N 105.78W
03/20/2023 E6.0 INCH SANTA FE NM OTHER FEDERAL
SANTA FE SNOTEL - 11,465 FT.
0948 PM SNOW 5 SSW TOADLENA 36.17N 108.93W
03/20/2023 E6.0 INCH SAN JUAN NM OTHER FEDERAL
NAVAJO WHISKEY CREEK SNOTEL - 9,064 FT.
0950 PM SNOW 5 NW CHAMA 36.95N 106.65W
03/20/2023 E6.0 INCH RIO ARRIBA NM OTHER FEDERAL
CHAMITA SNOTEL - 8,383 FT.
0951 PM SNOW 8 SSW SAN MIGUEL 36.87N 106.23W
03/20/2023 E2.0 INCH RIO ARRIBA NM OTHER FEDERAL
SAN ANTONIO SINK SNOTEL - 9,143 FT.
0953 PM SNOW 11 NNW CANON PLAZA 36.70N 106.25W
03/20/2023 E7.0 INCH RIO ARRIBA NM OTHER FEDERAL
HOPEWELL SNOTEL - 10,095 FT.
0954 PM SNOW 7 E CANJILON 36.50N 106.31W
03/20/2023 E6.0 INCH RIO ARRIBA NM OTHER FEDERAL
BATEMAN SNOTEL - 9,249 FT.
0955 PM SNOW 7 ESE CUBA 36.00N 106.83W
03/20/2023 E7.0 INCH RIO ARRIBA NM OTHER FEDERAL
SENORITA DIVIDE - 8,569 FT.
0957 PM SNOW 12 SSE COYOTE 36.01N 106.55W
03/20/2023 E10.0 INCH RIO ARRIBA NM OTHER FEDERAL
GARITA PEAK SNOTEL - 10,115 FT.
0956 PM SNOW 1 NNE PAJARITO MOUNTAIN 35.91N 106.38W
03/20/2023 E7.0 INCH LOS ALAMOS NM OTHER FEDERAL
QUEMAZON SNOTEL - 9,507 FT.
1001 PM SNOW 5 S CIMARRON CANYON STA 36.46N 105.17W
03/20/2023 E2.0 INCH COLFAX NM OTHER FEDERAL
TOLBY SNOTEL - 10,220 FT.
1002 PM SNOW 2 WNW ANGEL FIRE 36.40N 105.32W
03/20/2023 E2.0 INCH COLFAX NM OTHER FEDERAL
PALO SNOTEL - 9,343 FT.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 3:07 AM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | ABQ | Curry, De Baca, Harding, Quay, Roosevelt, San Miguel and 1 more | 24 hr |
| Mar 21, 2:36 PM MDT | High Wind Warning | ABQ | Bernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Colfax, De Baca, Guadalupe and 11 more | 28 hr |
| Mar 21, 2:36 PM MDT | Wind Advisory | ABQ | Bernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Cibola, Curry, McKinley and 7 more | 28 hr |
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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.