Winter Storm Watch

 

Winter Storm Watch

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
237 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2024

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West Central Mountains-
237 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM
MDT THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35
  mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow
  accumulations between 3 and 6 inches except between 6 and 12
  inches above 8000 feet possible. Locally higher amounts are
  possible on Mount Taylor. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...West Central Mountains.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to
  6 AM MDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday
  afternoon through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire
  chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes.
  Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near-blizzard conditions are possible
  Thursday night through Friday. Visibility will be significantly
  reduced due to falling and blowing snow. Treacherous conditions
  are possible along I-40.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.