Wind Advisory 2, NWS Albuquerque, NM

967 
WWUS75 KABQ 070554
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1054 PM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

NMZ219-071200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0002.250108T0000Z-250108T0700Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.CW.Y.0001.250108T0700Z-250108T1500Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
1054 PM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST 
TUESDAY NIGHT...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TUESDAY 
NIGHT TO 8 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 55 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold 
  wind chills as low as 0 expected.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area. The strongest winds will occur at the base of Tijeras Canyon 
  in east Albuquerque.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM Tuesday to midnight MST 
  Tuesday Night. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight 
  Tuesday Night to 8 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area 
  roadways. Bitter wind chills will increase the risk of frostbite 
  and hypothermia.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential exists for up to one inch of 
  snow in the Rio Grande Valley. Blowing snow may produce lowered 
  visibility as well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and secure outdoor objects.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

NMZ205>208-220-222>226-240-241-071200-
/O.CON.KABQ.CW.Y.0001.250108T0700Z-250108T1500Z/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-West Central
Highlands-Southwest Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia
Valley-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa
Valley-South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-San
Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
1054 PM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TUESDAY 
NIGHT TO 8 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight Tuesday Night to 8 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Very cold wind chill temperatures could result in 
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential exists for up to one inch of 
  snow, with 1 to 3 inches on mountain peaks and east-facing slopes 
  through Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

16

114 
WWUS75 KABQ 070946
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
246 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

NMZ209-071815-
/O.EXA.KABQ.CW.Y.0001.250108T0700Z-250108T1500Z/
San Francisco River Valley-
246 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as zero expected.

* WHERE...San Francisco River Valley.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential exists for up to one half inch 
  of snow as well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

NMZ219-071815-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0002.250108T0000Z-250108T0700Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.CW.Y.0001.250108T0700Z-250108T1500Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
246 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 
MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
8 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold 
  wind chills as low as zero expected.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area. The strongest winds will occur at the base of Tijeras Canyon 
  in east Albuquerque.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to midnight 
  MST tonight. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 8 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area 
  roadways. Bitter wind chills will increase the risk of frostbite 
  and hypothermia.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential exists for light snow in the 
  Rio Grande Valley. Blowing snow may produce lowered visibility as 
  well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

NMZ205>208-220-222>226-240-241-071815-
/O.CON.KABQ.CW.Y.0001.250108T0700Z-250108T1500Z/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-West Central
Highlands-Southwest Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia
Valley-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa
Valley-South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-San
Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
246 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
8 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 3 below expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Very cold wind chill temperatures could result in 
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential exists for up to one inch of 
  snow, with 1 to 3 inches on mountain peaks and east-facing slopes 
  through Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

34

537 
WWUS75 KABQ 071741
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1041 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

NMZ219-080300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0002.250108T0000Z-250108T0700Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.CW.Y.0001.250108T0700Z-250108T1500Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
1041 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 
MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
8 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold 
  wind chills as low as zero expected.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area. The strongest winds will occur at the base of Tijeras Canyon 
  in east Albuquerque.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to midnight 
  MST tonight. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 8 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area 
  roadways. Bitter wind chills will increase the risk of frostbite 
  and hypothermia.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential exists for light snow in the 
  Rio Grande Valley. Blowing snow may produce lowered visibility as 
  well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

NMZ205>209-220-222>226-240-241-080300-
/O.CON.KABQ.CW.Y.0001.250108T0700Z-250108T1500Z/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-West Central
Highlands-Southwest Mountains-San Francisco River Valley-Lower
Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-South Central
Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-South Central Mountains-Southwest
Chaves County-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
1041 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
8 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 3 below expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Very cold wind chill temperatures could result in 
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

11

573 
WWUS75 KABQ 072030
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
130 PM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

NMZ205-072130-
/O.CAN.KABQ.CW.Y.0001.250108T0700Z-250108T1500Z/
West Central Plateau-
130 PM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

While wind chills are forecast to fall into the single-digits, they 
are no longer forecast to fall below the threshold for a Cold 
Weather Advisory of 0F. Therefore the Cold Weather Advisory has been 
cancelled.

$$

NMZ221-080700-
/O.EXA.KABQ.CW.Y.0001.250108T0700Z-250108T1500Z/
Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-
130 PM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 0 to -2 below expected.

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in 
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and 
  hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow through Tijeras Canyon could 
  also reduce visibility during the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

NMZ219-080700-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0002.250108T0000Z-250108T0700Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.CW.Y.0001.250108T0700Z-250108T1500Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
130 PM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 
MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
8 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 55 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold 
  wind chills as low as 4 above expected.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area. The strongest winds will occur at the base of Tijeras Canyon 
  in east Albuquerque.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to midnight 
  MST tonight. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 8 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area 
  roadways. Bitter wind chills will increase the risk of frostbite 
  and hypothermia.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential exists for light snow in the 
  Rio Grande Valley. Blowing snow may produce lowered visibility as 
  well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

NMZ206>209-220-222>226-240-241-080700-
/O.CON.KABQ.CW.Y.0001.250108T0700Z-250108T1500Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia
Valley-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa
Valley-South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-San
Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
130 PM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
8 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow in some areas like the Central 
  Highlands near Clines Corners along I-40 could cause brief 
  hazardous slick winter travel during the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

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965 
WWUS75 KABQ 080638
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1138 PM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

NMZ219-081500-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250108T0700Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.CW.Y.0001.250108T0700Z-250108T1500Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
1138 PM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 4 above expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

NMZ206>209-220>226-240-241-081500-
/O.CON.KABQ.CW.Y.0001.250108T0700Z-250108T1500Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia and
Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-Central
Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-South
Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-San Agustin Plains and
Adjacent Lowlands-
1138 PM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

34

Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1021 AM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 1013 AM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

 - Much colder, Arctic air will spill into eastern New Mexico
   Tuesday, expanding westward to the rest of the state Wednesday
   and lingering on Thursday. Daytime highs will be in the 20s
   and 30s during this time.

 - Apparent temperatures will be under Cold Weather Advisory
   criteria for zones in the southwest quadrant of NM. Prolonged
   exposure to these conditions can lead to frostbite and
   hypothermia.

 - Widespread, but light, snowfall expected Tuesday evening
   through mid Wednesday. Another round possible for southern and
   eastern areas Wednesday night and Thursday. Some slick road
   conditions could result by Wednesday morning.

&&

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 330 AM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

As a winter system dives south into the Desert Southwest, snowfall
will begin over the northern mountains on Tuesday and spread
southward throughout the evening and into Wednesday. A strong gap
wind looks to develop on Tuesday night through Wednesday morning as
the front passes. Along with light accumulations of snow, a cold
arctic airmass will seep into the region and cool temperatures to
well below average throughout the state. As the system exits the
area on Thursday, snow chances return for southeastern New Mexico
but conditions begin to clear from west to east throughout the
state. Temperatures rebound closer to normal to start the weekend,
while another system looks to clip the northern part of the state on
Sunday and once again bring some chances of snow.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Tuesday)
Issued at 330 AM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

An upper level trough digging southward over the western US will
form a closed upper level low pressure system over western AZ on
Tuesday. After high temperatures varying from the upper 30s to mid
50s at lower elevations this afternoon, the storm system will draw a
strong backdoor cold front through the state tonight and Tuesday
causing temperatures to plummet. High temperatures on Tuesday will
fall around 5 to 15 degrees from today's readings, with highs in the
20s and 30s over eastern areas and from the 30s to near 50 at lower
elevations farther west. These values will vary from a few to around
15 degrees below 1991-2020 averages over central and western areas,
and as much as 23 degrees below the averages farther east.

In addition, there will be snow.  Snow will begin to develop from
north central to west central areas tonight, then expand in coverage
across the northern half and western third of the forecast area on
Tuesday. Snow accumulation by Tuesday afternoon will be very light,
except for a few inches in the northern mountains and an inch or two
across the far northeast highlands and far northeast plains.

A strong east wind will also develop below canyons opening into the
central valleys from Santa Fe southward starting Tuesday when the
backdoor cold front blows through. Wind gusts by late Tuesday
afternoon will probably reach up to 40 mph in Santa Fe and
Carrizozo, and up to 50 mph in Albuquerque, with continued
strengthening likely Tuesday night.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Tuesday night through Sunday)
Issued at 330 AM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

As the winter system's upper level low pressure center pushes south
into the Sonoran Desert on Tuesday night, a 1040 mb surface high
will set up over Kansas and push cold arctic air through eastern New
Mexico. Meanwhile, a 1007 mb surface low looks to settle over
southern Arizona, this set up will will continue to blow gusty east
canyon winds along the RGV through Wednesday morning. Bumped up
winds closer to higher end of guidance for this period with
sustained winds of 35 kts possible (meeting Wind Advisory criteria)
for the ABQ Metro and gap areas farther south such as Carrizozo. As
a result, strong crosswinds will create hazardous driving conditions
for motorists on N-S oriented roadways, with a potential for a
severe gust or two not out of the equation. As the front sweeps
through the state temperatures will plummet, and with some breezy
conditions still present through the morning hours on Wednesday,
apparent temperatures will be nearing Cold Weather Advisory criteria
for most zones in the southwestern quarter of our CWA.

In terms of snowfall, accumulations are still looking pretty light
but widespread throughout the state. Chances for snow will trend
southward throughout the day on Wednesday as the closed low meanders
along northern Mexico. Upslope flow across the east slopes of the
central mountain chain may be able to squeeze out 2-4 inches of
snowfall along the Sangre De Cristo mountains and adjacent eastern
slopes, as well as 1-2 inches in the central highlands between Santa
Rosa and Clines Corners. Higher amounts of 2-4 are looking more
likely in the higher elevation areas of the Gila region, with recent
guidance raising precipitation chances for southern New Mexico as
the upper low center looks to remain closer to the NM-MX border  and
bring in some Gulf of California moisture. In any case, with well
below freezing temperatures and light snow, slick road conditions
look to cause hazardous driving conditions, especially along I-25
east of the Sangres and I-40 east of the mountains where higher
amounts are more likely.

The upper level low looks to get picked up by another shortwave
traversing the Northern Plains and quickly take it off eastward on
Thursday with conditions clearing by Friday. As it makes its way out
some chances for light snow return mainly for southern New Mexico.
Overall, temperatures will remain well below normal through the end
of the work week. Highs in eastern New Mexico will be up to 20 below
normal for this time of year. Eastern and central New Mexico will be
a little bit warmer but still 5 to 15 degrees below normal.
Temperatures rebound to near average on Saturday with more zonal
flow returning to the forecast. By Sunday, another shortwave looks
to clip the northern part of the state and once again bring some
light snowfall.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1013 AM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

Light winds and broken skies will maintain VFR conditions thru
today and tonight. Prevailing east winds begin to take hold along
the highlands and thru the gaps of the central mountain chain into
KSAF and KABQ tonight, notably after midnight and increasing in
strength Tuesday morning. An upper level storm system gathering
strength over AZ will bring light winter precipitation southward
from the UT/CO mountains into northern NM tonight, expanding
southward late Tuesday. Included a VCSH mention at KFMN for this,
but there will be an expansion of light snow mention at other
terminals for Tuesday night through the day Wednesday.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 330 AM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

Cooler temperatures are forecast this week with high temperatures
well below 30-year averages Tuesday through Friday. A strong and
moist backdoor cold front will cross Tuesday with snow becoming
widespread Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Models depict an
upper level low pressure system dropping southward over NV/CA/AZ
Tuesday, then lingering over the northern Gulf of California
Tuesday night and Wednesday, which will be close enough for the
size of the system to give the fire weather forecast area
sufficient upper level dynamics for snow accumulation Tuesday
through Wednesday morning. At this time, a few inches of snow look
likely over the mountains, along the east slopes of the central
mountain chain, and onto the eastern plains. The heaviest amounts
could reach near a half foot on higher peaks and upper east slopes
of the Sangre de Cristo and Tusas Mountains. In addition, the
backdoor cold front will probably produce east wind gusts from
40-55 mph below canyons opening into the middle Rio Grande Valley
Tuesday afternoon through early Wednesday morning. Additional
light snow accumulation looks to continue mainly over southern and
east central parts of the fire weather forecast area Wednesday
night through Thursday night, as the upper low shifts gradually
northeastward over southern and eastern New Mexico. Otherwise,
poor ventilation will be the norm for the remainder of this week,
except for some ventilation improvement over central and southern
areas as the backdoor cold front crosses on Tuesday,and over the
central and northeast highlands, and northeast plains, as another
backdoor cold front plunges southward through the eastern plains.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Farmington......................  43  21  41  18 /   0  20  50  50
Dulce...........................  42  12  38   3 /  10  20  70  40
Cuba............................  41  18  34  11 /   0  20  40  50
Gallup..........................  48  12  40   4 /   0  20  40  50
El Morro........................  47  20  37  10 /   0  20  30  60
Grants..........................  48  12  37   3 /   0  10  20  60
Quemado.........................  50  18  44  11 /   0   0  20  60
Magdalena.......................  46  23  37  17 /   0   0   5  60
Datil...........................  48  21  39  14 /   0   0  10  60
Reserve.........................  55  12  51   9 /   0   0  20  80
Glenwood........................  57  26  53  27 /   0   0  20  80
Chama...........................  37  14  31   5 /   5  30  80  40
Los Alamos......................  38  22  30  17 /   0  20  40  40
Pecos...........................  40  16  30  14 /   0  10  50  50
Cerro/Questa....................  36  18  30   9 /   0  20  80  40
Red River.......................  30  13  21   4 /   5  30  90  60
Angel Fire......................  35   3  23 -14 /   0  30  90  80
Taos............................  39  10  32  -1 /   0  20  50  20
Mora............................  41  10  28   5 /   0  20  60  50
Espanola........................  44  16  39   8 /   0  20  40  30
Santa Fe........................  40  22  32  17 /   0  20  60  50
Santa Fe Airport................  42  19  34  15 /   0  10  40  30
Albuquerque Foothills...........  46  25  37  22 /   0  10  20  70
Albuquerque Heights.............  47  23  39  20 /   0   5  10  40
Albuquerque Valley..............  49  19  41  15 /   0   5  10  30
Albuquerque West Mesa...........  46  23  40  21 /   0   5  20  30
Belen...........................  49  15  42   9 /   0   0  10  50
Bernalillo......................  48  21  40  18 /   0   5  20  30
Bosque Farms....................  48  15  41  10 /   0   5  10  40
Corrales........................  48  21  41  18 /   0   5  20  30
Los Lunas.......................  48  18  41  12 /   0   0  10  50
Placitas........................  43  23  35  20 /   0   5  20  60
Rio Rancho......................  47  23  39  19 /   0   5  20  30
Socorro.........................  52  20  45  15 /   0   0   5  40
Sandia Park/Cedar Crest.........  41  18  31  15 /   0   5  30  60
Tijeras.........................  43  21  33  19 /   0  10  20  70
Edgewood........................  45  15  31  14 /   0   5  20  50
Moriarty/Estancia...............  45   8  32   7 /   0   5  20  40
Clines Corners..................  40  13  27  10 /   0   5  20  60
Mountainair.....................  44  15  32  12 /   0   0  10  50
Gran Quivira....................  44  15  32  13 /   0   0   5  50
Carrizozo.......................  45  20  39  15 /   0   0   5  60
Ruidoso.........................  43  17  31  11 /   5   0   5  60
Capulin.........................  36  15  23   7 /   0  10  30  20
Raton...........................  40  14  27   5 /   0  10  50  20
Springer........................  40  12  27   3 /   0  10  30  20
Las Vegas.......................  38  12  26   8 /   0  10  40  50
Clayton.........................  41  18  26  12 /   0  10  30  20
Roy.............................  37  16  28  11 /   0  10  40  40
Conchas.........................  45  19  35  14 /   0   0  40  60
Santa Rosa......................  42  17  33  14 /   0   0  20  60
Tucumcari.......................  43  18  32  13 /   0   0  30  40
Clovis..........................  43  20  34  17 /   0   0  20  50
Portales........................  45  19  35  15 /   0   0  10  30
Fort Sumner.....................  42  16  36  12 /   0   0  10  50
Roswell.........................  45  24  39  22 /   5   0   5  30
Picacho.........................  46  17  33  16 /   0   0   5  20
Elk.............................  49  14  32  11 /   0   0   5  20

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Cold Weather Advisory from midnight Tuesday night to 11 AM MST
Wednesday for NMZ205>208-216-219-220-222>226-240-241.

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SHORT TERM...44
LONG TERM....25
AVIATION...24