Winter Storm Warning

 

Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
415 AM MST Sun Jan 7 2024

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Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-
415 AM MST Sun Jan 7 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Areas of blowing snow. Total snow
  accumulations between 2 and 6 inches below 7500 feet, 6 to 12
  inches above 7500 feet with locally higher amounts at mountain
  peaks. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands, Jemez Mountains, Northwest
  Highlands, Tusas Mountains Including Chama, Chuska Mountains,
  Northwest Plateau, West Central Mountains, and West Central
  Plateau.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Check road
  conditions before heading out. Areas of blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down
  tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected today into
  tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.