Possible Snow Mid Week

Above, the Silverton train at Highline last September. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

It looks like we have a slight (20%) chance of snow showers today and tonight. If it is anything like last week's 20% chance, then it be likely that we'll get nothing.

But, the chances of snow showers goes up to 40% Wednesday night and Thursday.

There is, however a Special Weather Statement in effect:

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
333 AM MST Sun Feb 28 2021

NMZ204-206>208-211-212-218>226-233>241-282300-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-
Southwest Mountains-Jemez Mountains-
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
South Central Mountains-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-
Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
333 AM MST Sun Feb 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER TO IMPACT PARTS OF NEW MEXICO WITH MUCH COLDER
TEMPERATURES, STRONG WINDS, AND SNOW LATE TODAY THROUGH MONDAY...

A storm system moving across the area today through Monday will
bring colder temperatures, windy conditions, and some light snow
to the higher terrain and parts of central and southeast NM. A
cold front spilling into the Rio Grande Valley later today will
generate a period of strong canyon winds with gusts of 40 to 50
mph from Albuquerque south to Carrizozo this evening. Meanwhile,
light snow will develop over the high terrain late this afternoon
then spread south toward the Albuquerque metro area late tonight
before focusing over southeast NM Monday morning. One to three
inches of snow is possible along the central mountain chain and
over parts of southeast NM. Temperatures in the teens and 20s
tonight will allow even light snow accumulations to generate icy
travel conditions for the Monday morning commute. Folks planning
travel and outdoor activities should monitor their favorite source
of weather information for updates on this evolving storm system.

For the week, the National Weather Service forecast:

Today

A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 46. East wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night

Clear, with a low around 16. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 55.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 57.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.