Winter Returning To New Mexico

Above, a year ago. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

It looks like winter is (finally) returning to New Mexico this week.

I did some grocery shopping yesterday in preparation for the storm's arrival (just in case I can't get to Gallup during the week). I am going to make some chili this week (most likely today) that should be enough for several meals. 

According to the Country Herald:

Albuquerque, NM – Winter is returning to New Mexico this week with snow, freezing fog, and plummeting temperatures expected to impact travel along I-25 and I-40 starting Tuesday.

According to the National Weather Service, a cold front will sweep through the state early Tuesday, bringing light to moderate snowfall to the northern and central regions. Accumulations of 2-6 inches are likely in lower elevations, with up to a half-foot possible in mountain areas. Temperatures will drop into the teens and 20s statewide, while wind gusts near 45 mph could create dangerous wind chills.

To read more, go here. 

According to the National Weather Service, a 20% chance of snow is forecast for tonight in Jamestown. The bulk of the storm system will be hitting Tuesday and Wednesday. We can use the water.

Here's the forecast for Jamestown by the National Weather Service:

Today

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of snow after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 31. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 11.