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Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
229 AM MST Mon Jan 18 2021
...A ROUND OF SNOW IS COMING TO MUCH OF NORTHERN NEW MEXICO THIS
EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY...
.The combination of a strong backdoor cold front and a developing
upper level low to our west will bring a round of snow to much of
northern New Mexico beginning late today and continuing through
Tuesday. The northern and central mountains are favored for
significant snow totals, with lesser amounts across nearby
highlands and valleys. Travel through northern New Mexico will be
impacted tonight through Tuesday, with some road closures
possible.
NMZ201-203-204-206-207-212-221>223-228-182200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WW.Y.0002.210119T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-Far Northeast Highlands-
229 AM MST Mon Jan 18 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 PM MST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.
Higher amounts between 5 and 10 inches possible across the
higher peaks. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph creating areas of
blowing snow.
* WHERE...Northwest Plateau, Far Northwest Highlands, Northwest
Highlands, West Central Mountains, West Central Highlands,
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Sandia and Manzano
Mountains including Edgewood, Estancia Valley, Central
Highlands and Far Northeast Highlands.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to blowing snow and
icy or snow-packed roads.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com.
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