Storm On Its Way

Above, looking west, the storm front is in Arizona. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

A little bit ago, I took a look outside and saw that we still have clear skies.

However, due west, are dark clouds just above the horizon. It looks like the leading edge of the winter storm front is now in Arizona (the border is 40 miles away) and on the way here in New Mexico.

Will we get the snow that has been forecast? We'll see. If they begin, they will probably start overnight or tomorrow morning at the earliest. I am prepared. I have plenty of food and supplies and filled the outdoor cats's food and water containers. 

The vehicles are safely in their garages. 

So, we're ready. 

In Flagstaff, Arizona (about 240 miles west on Interstate 40) the forecast for tonight from the National Weather Service:

Tonight

Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow between midnight and 3am. Low around 22. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Here in Jamestown, the forecast:

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. South wind around 15 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday

Snow showers, mainly after 8am. High near 35. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.