SNOW COMING TO NORTHERN NEW MEXICO LATE SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY

It looks like we're in for some severe weather in New Mexico this weekend.

According to the National Weather Service:

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
305 PM MST Thu Feb 8 2018

NMZ501>540-091200-
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-San Juan Mountains-Jemez Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Lower Chama River Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
South Central Mountains-Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
305 PM MST Thu Feb 8 2018

...A ROUND OF SNOW COMING TO NORTHERN NEW MEXICO LATE SATURDAY
THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY...

The combination of a cold front and a potent upper level
disturbance will bring a round of precipitation to northern New
Mexico late Saturday, then gradually spread south into central
areas overnight into Sunday morning. Precipitation will likely
begin as rain at lower elevation locales before turning over to
snow late Saturday night. The greatest snow amounts are forecast
across the peaks of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains where 5 to 9
inches are possible. Lesser amounts between 3 and 6 inches are
possible in the Tusas and Jemez Mountains, as well as near Raton
Pass. A couple inches are possible in the highlands between Clines
Corners, Las Vegas and Raton. Travel impacts are expected and
Winter Weather Advisories will likely be required. Much colder
temperatures will follow on Sunday, especially for locales with
fresh snow on the ground.

Those planning travel through New Mexico should stay alert to the
latest forecasts and roadway conditions. Monitor NOAA weather
radio, weather.gov/abq or your local media for the latest on this
developing weather scenario. For the latest road conditions, visit
nmroads.com, dial 511, or 1.800.432.4269.