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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Another Winter Storm Watch

Above, following a storm in January 2020. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Here we go again. We're in a Winter Storm Watch.

From the National Weather Service:

Winter Storm Watch

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
231 AM MST Tue Feb 22 2022

NMZ201-204>206-221915-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WS.A.0004.220223T1200Z-220224T1200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West
Central Mountains-
231 AM MST Tue Feb 22 2022

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and
  4 inches with locally greater amounts possible. Winds could gust
  as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northwest Highlands, Northwest Plateau, West Central
  Mountains and West Central Plateau.

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be
  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
  in front of you. This includes portions of I-40. along and west of
  the Continental Divide. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow may create areas of
  poor visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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