Winter Storm Arriving Today

Above, the mesas following a 2019 storm. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Well, today's the day the massive winter storm is going to arrive in New Mexico.

It will be interesting to see if we get any significant amount of snow before tonight. The reason being, I usually have dinner on Fridays at Jerry's Cafe with friend Bob Weeks. If the storm produces snow in the Gallup/Jamestown area, then I may have to re-think heading for dinner in Gallup. The brunt of the storm is expected tomorrow.

I have plenty of food and water, so I don't have to worry about being stuck at home without any provisions. I just hope that the power grid holds up during the storm.

But, as of now, here's what the National Weather Service forecasts:

 Today

A slight chance of snow showers before 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight

Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 2am. Low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

Snow showers. High near 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.