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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Albuquerque, NM

February 11, 20255 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this wind advisory at Feb 11, 2025, 1:40 PM MST for 5 counties in New Mexico. It was in force for 28 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 11, 2025, 1:40 PM MST (20:40 UTC)
Expired
Feb 12, 2025, 6:00 PM MST
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Chaves County, NM, Colfax County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, Mora County, NM, San Miguel County, NM

The radar

The Cannon AFB radar (KFDX), 123 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:39 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 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 158 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 12:00Z on 2025-02-11Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2025-02-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 166 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
2291 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
166 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
188 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

852 
WWUS75 KABQ 112040
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
140 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

NMZ226-240-120000-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0009.250211T2040Z-250212T0900Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
140 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MST 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.

&&

$$

NMZ227-228-120000-
/O.CON.KABQ.ZF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250212T0000Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-
140 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Visibility as low as a quarter of a mile in freezing fog.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility and areas of freezing drizzle could make 
  driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of 
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

MA
10 follow-up statements
772 
WWUS75 KABQ 112112
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
212 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

NMZ226-120000-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250212T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0004.250211T2112Z-250212T0900Z/
South Central Mountains-
212 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  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.

&&

$$

NMZ240-120000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250212T0900Z/
Southwest Chaves County-
212 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MST 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.

&&

$$

NMZ227-228-120000-
/O.CON.KABQ.ZF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250212T0000Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-
212 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Visibility as low as a quarter of a mile in freezing fog.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility and areas of freezing drizzle could make 
  driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of 
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

MA
457 
WWUS75 KABQ 112354
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
454 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

NMZ228-120100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.ZF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250212T0000Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-
454 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Visibility has improved across the I-25 corridor south of Raton, 
therefore the Freezing Fog Advisory will expire. Freezing fog may 
return later tonight, however.

$$

NMZ226-120900-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250212T0900Z/
South Central Mountains-
454 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  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.

&&

$$

NMZ227-120900-
/O.EXT.KABQ.ZF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250212T1200Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
454 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in freezing fog.

* WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of 
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

NMZ240-120900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250212T0900Z/
Southwest Chaves County-
454 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MST 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.

&&

$$

34
031 
WWUS75 KABQ 120138
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
638 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

NMZ226-120900-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250212T0900Z/
South Central Mountains-
638 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility 
  below 3 miles.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ235-236-120945-
/O.EXA.KABQ.ZF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250212T1200Z/
Curry County-Roosevelt County-
638 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog.

* WHERE...Curry County and Roosevelt County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Slick spots will develop on elevated 
  surfaces, including bridges and overpasses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of 
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

NMZ240-120900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250212T0900Z/
Southwest Chaves County-
638 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MST 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.

&&

$$

NMZ227-120945-
/O.CON.KABQ.ZF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250212T1200Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
638 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog.

* WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Slick spots will develop on elevated 
  surfaces, including bridges and overpasses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of 
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

34
420 
WWUS75 KABQ 120409
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
909 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

NMZ226-120900-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250212T0900Z/
South Central Mountains-
909 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  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.

&&

$$

NMZ228>234-120900-
/O.EXA.KABQ.ZF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250212T1200Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding
County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
909 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in freezing fog.

* WHERE...Guadalupe County, Quay County, Eastern San Miguel County, 
  Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Northeast Highlands, and 
  Union County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any areas above freezing will fall below 
  freezing by midnight. Slick spots will develop on elevated 
  surfaces, including bridges and overpasses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of 
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

NMZ240-120900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250212T0900Z/
Southwest Chaves County-
909 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MST 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.

&&

$$

NMZ227-235-236-120900-
/O.CON.KABQ.ZF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250212T1200Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Curry County-
Roosevelt County-
909 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog.

* WHERE...Curry County, Roosevelt County, and Johnson and Bartlett 
  Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Slick spots will develop on elevated 
  surfaces, including bridges and overpasses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of 
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

34
565 
WWUS75 KABQ 120853
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
153 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

NMZ226-121200-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250212T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0009.250212T0900Z-250213T0100Z/
South Central Mountains-
153 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ233-121200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0010.250212T1600Z-250213T0100Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.ZF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250212T1200Z/
Guadalupe County-
153 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...
...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility will periodically 
  drop between one quarter to one mile in freezing fog. The freezing 
  fog will also be capable of depositing a thin layer of ice on 
  roads and other surfaces. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 
  35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe County.

* WHEN...For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until 5 AM MST early this 
  morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MST 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area 
  roadways. Low visibility and slick spots on roads, especially on 
  bridges and overpasses could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If driving, slow down, use your low beam headlights, and leave 
plenty of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

NMZ221>223-121200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0010.250212T1600Z-250213T0100Z/
Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-
153 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Estancia 
  Valley, and Central Highlands.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ240-121200-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250213T0100Z/
Southwest Chaves County-
153 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ227-228-230>232-121200-
/O.EXT.KABQ.ZF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250212T1600Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
153 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility will periodically range between one quarter and 
  one mile in freezing fog. The freezing fog will also be capable of 
  depositing a thin layer of ice on roads and other surfaces.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility and slick spots on roads, especially on 
  bridges and overpasses could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of 
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

NMZ229-234>236-121200-
/O.CON.KABQ.ZF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250212T1200Z/
Northeast Highlands-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
153 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility will periodically range between one quarter and 
  one mile in freezing fog. The freezing fog will also be capable of 
  depositing a thin layer of ice on roads and other surfaces.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility and slick spots on roads, especially on 
  bridges and overpasses could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of 
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

Shoemake
196 
WWUS75 KABQ 121153
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
453 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

NMZ233-121900-
/O.EXP.KABQ.ZF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250212T1200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0010.250212T1600Z-250213T0100Z/
Guadalupe County-
453 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS 
MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM 
MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ229-234>236-121300-
/O.EXP.KABQ.ZF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250212T1200Z/
Northeast Highlands-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
453 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS 
MORNING...

Freezing fog is diminishing and is not expected to return this 
morning. Therefore, the Freezing Fog Advisory will be allowed to 
expire. However, slick spots on roads may persist for another hour 
or two.

$$

NMZ226-121900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250213T0100Z/
South Central Mountains-
453 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ240-121900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250213T0100Z/
Southwest Chaves County-
453 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ221>223-121900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0010.250212T1600Z-250213T0100Z/
Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-
453 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM 
MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Estancia 
  Valley, and Central Highlands.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ227-228-230>232-121600-
/O.CON.KABQ.ZF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250212T1600Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
453 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility will periodically range between one quarter and 
  one mile in freezing fog. The freezing fog will also be capable of 
  depositing a thin layer of ice on roads and other surfaces.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility and slick spots on roads, especially on 
  bridges and overpasses could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of 
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

Shoemake
347 
WWUS75 KABQ 121317
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
617 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

NMZ227-228-230>232-121430-
/O.CAN.KABQ.ZF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250212T1600Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
617 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Freezing fog has diminished and is not expected to return this 
morning. Therefore, the Freezing Fog Advisory has been cancelled. 
However, slick spots may persist for another hour or two.

$$

NMZ226-121900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250213T0100Z/
South Central Mountains-
617 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ240-121900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250213T0100Z/
Southwest Chaves County-
617 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ221>223-233-121900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0010.250212T1600Z-250213T0100Z/
Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-Guadalupe County-
617 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Estancia 
  Valley, Central Highlands, and Guadalupe County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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
428 
WWUS75 KABQ 121809
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1109 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

NMZ215-229-130100-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250213T0100Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Northeast Highlands-
1109 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Northeast 
  Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

If driving, slow down, use your low beam headlights, and leave 
plenty of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

NMZ221>223-233-130100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250213T0100Z/
Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-Guadalupe County-
1109 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Estancia 
  Valley, Central Highlands, and Guadalupe County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

If driving, slow down, use your low beam headlights, and leave 
plenty of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

NMZ226-130100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250213T0100Z/
South Central Mountains-
1109 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ240-130100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250213T0100Z/
Southwest Chaves County-
1109 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MA
197 
WWUS75 KABQ 122122
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
222 PM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

NMZ227-228-230-231-130100-
/O.NEW.KABQ.CW.Y.0008.250213T0100Z-250213T1500Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-Union County-Harding County-
222 PM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM 
MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 5 below to 15 below zero 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 8 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero 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.

&&

$$

NMZ215-229-130100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250213T0100Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Northeast Highlands-
222 PM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible.

* WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Northeast 
  Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ221>223-233-130100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250213T0100Z/
Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-Guadalupe County-
222 PM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Estancia 
  Valley, Central Highlands, and Guadalupe County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ226-130100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250213T0100Z/
South Central Mountains-
222 PM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ240-130100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250213T0100Z/
Southwest Chaves County-
222 PM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible.

* WHERE...Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MA
317 
WWUS75 KABQ 130047
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
547 PM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

NMZ215-226-229-240-130200-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250213T0100Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-South Central Mountains-
Northeast Highlands-Southwest Chaves County-
547 PM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to decrease through the evening, therefore the 
Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ221>223-233-130200-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250213T0100Z/
Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-Guadalupe County-
547 PM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to decrease through the evening, therefore the 
Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ227-228-230-231-131500-
/O.CON.KABQ.CW.Y.0008.250213T0100Z-250213T1500Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-Union County-Harding County-
547 PM MST Wed Feb 12 2025

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 5 below to 15 below zero 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero 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.

&&

$$

16

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 Feb 11, 11:10 AM MST, 2 hours 30 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Updated at 1110 AM MST Tue Feb 11 2025
  • Colder, more February-like, temperatures continue for eastern NM before spreading to more of central and western NM Tuesday and Wednesday. Snow is also possible across northern areas, with potential for light to moderate accumulations of generally 2 to 6 inches in the northern mountains with isolated higher amounts of 6 to 8 inches above 10,000 feet.
  • Freezing drizzle may create slick driving conditions for parts of the eastern plains this afternoon and evening, mainly for areas along I-40 and northward.
  • Strong southwest winds over western NM Tuesday will become more widespread from the northwest on Wednesday. Travel may be difficult for large and high-profile vehicles.
  • A stronger storm system will impact NM late this week with more widespread rain and high elevation snow over western and central areas of the state. The potential for wet and slick travel will increase, particularly in the higher elevations.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 11, 11:10 AM MST, 2 hours 30 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1110 AM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

...New UPDATE, AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 1110 AM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

- Colder, more February-like, temperatures continue for eastern NM
  before spreading to more of central and western NM Tuesday and
  Wednesday. Snow is also possible across northern areas, with
  potential for light to moderate accumulations of generally 2 to
  6 inches in the northern mountains with isolated higher amounts
  of 6 to 8 inches above 10,000 feet.

- Freezing drizzle may create slick driving conditions for parts
  of the eastern plains this afternoon and evening, mainly for
  areas along I-40 and northward.

- Strong southwest winds over western NM Tuesday will become more
  widespread from the northwest on Wednesday. Travel may be
  difficult for large and high-profile vehicles.

- A stronger storm system will impact NM late this week with more
  widespread rain and high elevation snow over western and
  central areas of the state. The potential for wet and slick
  travel will increase, particularly in the higher elevations.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1110 AM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

Areas of freezing fog with visibility as low as a quarter of a
mile continue at Raton and Las Vegas. Freezing fog advisory has
been extended until 1 PM MST. Southwest winds should help the
freezing fog across the northeast highlands burn off by then.

&&

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 321 AM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

More light winter precipitation for the northern mountains and
breezy conditions for western and central New Mexico later this
afternoon. Meanwhile, a backdoor front will push through the eastern
plains, creating a mix of wintery precipitation for areas mainly
north of I-40. In terms of snowfall, the peaks of the Sangres and
Tusas Mountains could see up to 8 inches, surrounding lower
elevation areas could get a dusting to an inch through Wednesday.
The western mountains could see a couple of inches as well. A lull
in the weather on Thursday will allow for the sky to clear along
eastern New Mexico and for temperatures to rebound slightly. The
next winter system will begin to impact western New Mexico on
Thursday night and looks to bring widespread precipitation into
central New Mexico. This is looking like the wettest system since
the early November storm, bringing much needed rain and snow to
many areas that have been abnormally dry this winter.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Wednesday)
Issued at 321 AM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

While overall weather impacts are expected to be low today through
Wednesday, it is still a messy forecast for quite a few variables.
The westerly jet aloft will sag a bit, turning more west southwest
with 700 mb wind speeds ranging between about 30-45 kt over NM
today. With one more day of above normal temperatures in western and
central NM today, vertical mixing heights will also rise higher than
normally expected for mid February, and this will allow fairly
widespread breezy to windy conditions to develop into the afternoon.
Western zones along the AZ border will observe the strongest speeds
with gusts occasionally reaching or briefly exceeding 40-45 mph. The
flow aloft will also be turning more perturbed with upstream
shortwave troughs moving in late today and into tonight, mostly over
CO and northern NM. This will introduce some additional lift in
addition to orographical forcing from the stiff west southwest flow,
and the northern mountains will start to see periods of light snow
increase and turn moderate at times through the late afternoon,
particularly over the Tusas/San Juans and Sangre de Cristos. In the
eastern plains and along the east slopes, the whole forecast will be
a challenge, as the backdoor front placement will dictate a slew of
sensible weather elements. The NAM, and to a lesser extent most
CAM’s, are much more invasive, carrying the front farther west and
keeping it closer to a AXX-CQC-ROW line, whereas the GFS and other
global/synoptic models are much farther east with the front’s
placement by late today. This will have huge implications on low
stratus behind/east of the boundary, and also temperatures and wind
direction. Based on the NAM’s past experiences to usually outperform
other boundary layer front progressions, today’s forecast has been
largely steered that direction. This will keep low clouds, colder
temperatures, and some drizzle/freezing drizzle and other light
mixed precip at play in many eastern zones through the afternoon
before dwindling eastward overnight.

Snow in the northern mountains should peak in intensity this evening
before fading and diminishing after midnight. Snow totals in the
Sangre de Cristos and Tusas/San Juans will generally range between 2
to 6 inches with isolated peaks above 10,000ft getting 6 to 9
inches, so a Winter Weather Advisory will be issued for today and
tonight. The trough aloft will have its axis crossing central CO and
NM late tonight and early Wednesday morning. This will make
tonight’s low temperatures challenging as well, given westerly winds
will be slow to fully decouple in all areas before the Pacific front
sweeps in and introduces cold air advection. While the primary
shortwave of interest will be translating eastward into the plains
Wednesday morning, additional subtle perturbations will dip farther
south clipping near and south of I-40 into the afternoon. This will
introduce fleeting isolated to scattered showers over east central
AZ to west central NM and some surrounding areas. Overall QPF looks
to be light and generally less than a tenth of an inch with low
impacts, but a few isolated locales should not be surprised to get a
sudden dusting of graupel/snow in west central to southwestern zones
Wednesday. Temperatures will also stay below normal Wednesday behind
the Pacific front, and the far northeastern plains will turn even
colder as the next backdoor segment of the front bulls its way in.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Wednesday night through Monday)
Issued at 321 AM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

As night rolls around, the trough axis for Wednesday's system will
be making its way through the Great Plains and pushing down another
backdoor cold front for the eastern plains. As a result, low
temperatures on Thursday morning will be 10 to 20 degrees below
average for eastern New Mexico, while western and central New Mexico
will be between 5 and 15 below normal for this time of year.
However, weak upper level ridging will create a brief lull in the
weather and raise temperatures nearly 10 degrees higher than the
previous day for western areas. Temperatures in central New Mexico
will rebound back to near normal, while temperatures in eastern New
mexico will still be 5 to 10 below normal.

All attention then turns to the next winter system approaching from
the west on Friday. Invigorated with ample Pacific moisture, this is
looking to be one of the wettest storms since the November system
earlier this season for western and central New Mexico. As mentioned
in the previous discussion, precipitable water content associated
with this system looks to be well above average for this time of
year. Model soundings indicate PWATs between 0.3 and 0.5 inches for
late Friday, which according to local sounding climatology would
rank in the 90th percentile. Six hour QPFs have remained steady for
the highest precip areas in the forecast (Tusas mountains and
surrounding areas along the NM-CO border) but elsewhere in western
and central New Mexico QPF has trended up by a couple hundredths of
an inch. The polar jet will make a deep dive into the Desert
Southwest along with this system, bringing in another round of gusty
winds on Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. But this time
winds will be oriented more SW, with the strongest gusts over the
southern mountains and over the northeast quadrant of the state
as a lee-side 1000mb sfc low develops in southern Colorado. With
the left exit region of the jet streak over north-central New
Mexico on Saturday, this could lead to some increased divergence
aloft and some greater precip totals. However, in terms of winter
impacts, highest confidence will be over the Tusas mountains
where, several inches of snowfall look likely (90% chance of
greater than 8 inches of snowfall in a 24 hour period). Elsewhere,
temperatures will be relatively warm for February, so aside from
the higher elevation areas, precipitation is forecast to be mostly
rain, transitioning to snow during the cooler nighttime hours.
After the Friday-Saturday system, the weather clears for most of
the state and temperatures warm back up as ridging begins to build
back into the area to begin the next week.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1110 AM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

LIFR conditions from freezing fog look to continue across the far
northeast and northeast highlands, including KLVS and KRTN.
Freezing fog should burn off at around 20Z with improving VFR
conditions at that point. IFR to MVFR conditions from low clouds
and patchy freezing drizzle across the eastern plains should
improve to VFR conditions this afternoon and winds become more
southerly. Elsewhere, gusty southwest to west winds across western
and central NM this afternoon and evening as a Pacific front
sweeps through the region Wind gusts of up to 35 kts possible.
Right now, winds are just shy of Airport Weather Warning criteria
for KABQ, but one might need to be issued later this afternoon.
Southwest and west winds remain gusty after sunset. The backdoor
front and low clouds/MVFR to IFR conditions in it's wake could
sneak back west into KTCC after sunset before the Pacific front
pushes it back east. West winds look to taper off briefly around
sunrise Wednesday before ramping up once again at the end of the
TAF period. Finally, snow will develop across the north central
mountains later this afternoon peaking through the evening and
overnight hours resulting in IFR conditions and mountain
obscurations. Snow should taper off around daybreak.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 321 AM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

Western and central NM will observe above normal temperatures one
more time today while eastern areas drop farther below with cloudy,
drizzly, and damp conditions due to a strong backdoor cold front.
Breezy to windy conditions will also impact western and central NM
this afternoon with the strongest speeds found along the AZ-NM
border where gusts will occasionally reach 40-45 mph. Humidity will
bottom out around 12-19 percent in many of these western and central
zones, introducing marginal or spotty critical conditions. No Red
Flag Warning is planned, given the marginal humidity values, and the
bigger threat will reside south of the forecast area into southern
NM. The remainder of the week will be characterized by bouts of
cooler temperatures and even some wintry precipitation as upper
level disturbances and associated cold fronts sweep in. The periodic
temperature drops will effectively boost humidity values, and many
locations within western and north central NM will have an
opportunity for soaking rainfall (a tenth of an inch of liquid
equivalent or more), especially Friday into Friday night. The
weather does turn drier Sunday into Monday of next week, and for now
some breezy, but not critical conditions, are forecast.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Farmington......................  54  20  40  10 /  10  30  10  10
Dulce...........................  47  11  35   0 /  40  80  20  10
Cuba............................  50  17  38   8 /  30  50  20  20
Gallup..........................  54  16  43   6 /   5  20  20  20
El Morro........................  51  20  39  17 /   5  20  30  40
Grants..........................  56  19  44   9 /   5  10  20  20
Quemado.........................  54  22  43  17 /   5   5  30  30
Magdalena.......................  56  26  47  24 /   5   0  10  10
Datil...........................  52  24  43  20 /   0   0  20  20
Reserve.........................  57  20  46  12 /   5   5  30  30
Glenwood........................  61  28  48  24 /   5  10  30  30
Chama...........................  39   8  27   1 /  50  80  20  10
Los Alamos......................  46  24  39  17 /  30  40  10  20
Pecos...........................  45  21  38  14 /  30  40  20  20
Cerro/Questa....................  43  17  31   8 /  50  70  20  10
Red River.......................  38  10  25   6 /  60  80  20  20
Angel Fire......................  41  11  28  -4 /  50  80  20  20
Taos............................  47  17  36   3 /  40  70  10  10
Mora............................  45  18  37  10 /  30  50  10  10
Espanola........................  54  22  45  12 /  30  40  10  10
Santa Fe........................  50  24  41  16 /  30  50  20  20
Santa Fe Airport................  54  23  45  14 /  20  40  10  20
Albuquerque Foothills...........  59  30  47  28 /  20  10  20  20
Albuquerque Heights.............  61  32  49  24 /  10  10  10  10
Albuquerque Valley..............  63  25  51  19 /  10  10  10  10
Albuquerque West Mesa...........  61  30  49  23 /  10  20  10  10
Belen...........................  65  28  55  20 /  10   5  10  10
Bernalillo......................  60  28  49  20 /  10  20  10  10
Bosque Farms....................  63  25  52  17 /  10  10  10  10
Corrales........................  61  28  50  20 /  10  20  10  10
Los Lunas.......................  64  27  53  18 /  10   5  10  10
Placitas........................  57  29  46  24 /  20  20  10  20
Rio Rancho......................  60  29  49  23 /  10  20  10  10
Socorro.........................  66  30  57  26 /  10   0  10   5
Sandia Park/Cedar Crest.........  52  25  42  20 /  20  20  20  20
Tijeras.........................  54  27  44  22 /  20  10  10  20
Edgewood........................  53  25  43  19 /  20  10  10  10
Moriarty/Estancia...............  56  23  45  12 /  20  10  10  10
Clines Corners..................  48  23  40  14 /  20  10  10  10
Mountainair.....................  55  26  46  21 /  10   5  10  10
Gran Quivira....................  55  27  46  21 /  10   5  10  10
Carrizozo.......................  59  32  50  27 /  10   5  10  10
Ruidoso.........................  53  30  44  26 /  10   0   5  10
Capulin.........................  34  10  24   2 /  20  60  20   5
Raton...........................  37  16  32   3 /  20  70  20   5
Springer........................  42  20  39   4 /  20  50   5   5
Las Vegas.......................  41  22  41  10 /  20  40  10  10
Clayton.........................  32  14  25   5 /  20  60  30   5
Roy.............................  34  22  38   5 /  20  40   5   5
Conchas.........................  42  27  47  11 /  20  30   5  10
Santa Rosa......................  41  29  50  13 /  20  20   0  10
Tucumcari.......................  41  26  42  10 /  20  30   0  10
Clovis..........................  43  30  48  15 /  20  20   0  10
Portales........................  44  30  51  13 /  20  20   0  10
Fort Sumner.....................  47  28  53  14 /  20  10   0  10
Roswell.........................  59  34  63  29 /  10   5   0   0
Picacho.........................  64  35  55  25 /   5   0   0   0
Elk.............................  61  34  52  27 /   5   0   0   0

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory until 5 AM MST Wednesday for NMZ210-213-
214.

Freezing Fog Advisory until 1 PM MST this afternoon for
NMZ227>229.

&&

SHORT TERM...52
LONG TERM....25
AVIATION...71

In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 11, 8:55 AM MST, 4 hours 45 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
855 AM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0523 AM     Snow             7 E Chupadero           35.79N 105.80W
02/11/2025  M2.0 Inch        Santa Fe           NM   Public

            Ski Santa Fe.

&&

MAA
Local storm report, Feb 11, 1:24 PM MST, 16 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
124 PM MST Tue Feb 11 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1253 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 WSW Allison           35.52N 108.80W
02/11/2025  M60 MPH          McKinley           NM   ASOS

            ASOS station KGUP Gallup Airport.

&&

ANM

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 11, 2:18 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryABQColfax, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Taos27 hr
Feb 11, 8:11 AM MSTFreezing Fog AdvisoryABQColfax, Curry, Guadalupe, Harding, Mora, Quay and 5 more22 hr
Feb 11, 2:12 PM MSTHigh Wind WarningABQLincoln12 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in New Mexico, 2025Every wind advisory in 2025

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.