Winter Storm Watch

 

Winter Storm Watch

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

NMZ206-131800-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WW.Y.0014.240313T1200Z-240314T1200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.A.0011.240314T1800Z-240316T1200Z/
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.

Another Winter Storm Watch

Above, following a storm in January 2020. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Here we go again. We're in a Winter Storm Watch.

From the National Weather Service:

Winter Storm Watch

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
231 AM MST Tue Feb 22 2022

NMZ201-204>206-221915-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WS.A.0004.220223T1200Z-220224T1200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West
Central Mountains-
231 AM MST Tue Feb 22 2022

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and
  4 inches with locally greater amounts possible. Winds could gust
  as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northwest Highlands, Northwest Plateau, West Central
  Mountains and West Central Plateau.

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be
  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
  in front of you. This includes portions of I-40. along and west of
  the Continental Divide. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow may create areas of
  poor visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Watch

 

Winter Storm Watch

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
331 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL, STRONG GAP WINDS, AND RECORD COLD
TEMPERATURES FOR NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NEW MEXICO TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY NIGHT...

.A storm system approaching from the Great Basin will interact
with an arctic airmass spreading westward from the eastern plains
and into central and western New Mexico tonight and Sunday.
Strong gap winds with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph are possible
through the Middle Rio Grande Valley, including the Albuquerque
metro area late tonight and Sunday. Blowing snow will reduce
visibilities at times, and combined with bitterly cold wind
chills and freezing fog, will result in dangerous travel
conditions across northern and central New Mexico.

NMZ201-202-204>209-219-220-224-225-241-131900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.A.0003.210214T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-South Central Highlands-
Upper Tularosa Valley-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
331 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6
  inches, except 6 to 15 inches above 7500 feet possible. Winds
  could gust as high as 35 mph, except near canyons in the
  Albuquerque Metro where gusts as high as 50 to 60 mph are
  possible.

* WHERE...Much of central and western New Mexico.

* WHEN...From late this afternoon through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow will likely reduce
  visibilities, and wind chill temperatures will range from near
  10 degrees below zero to around 15 degrees above zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remember, a Winter Storm
Watch means conditions are favorable for a hazardous winter
weather event in and close to the watch area. Monitor the latest
forecasts at weather.gov/abq, listen to NOAA weather radio or your
favorite media outlet.

Snow's Coming

Above, after a storm two years ago. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Much needed rain and snow is headed our way today. At least that's according to the forecast of the National Weather Service.

The storm is a fast-moving one (at least that's what KOB says).

This has prompted a Winter Storm Watch from 5:00 this evening until 11:00 tomorrow night.

The forecast:

Today

Showers likely between 11am and 5pm, then rain after 5pm. High near 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain before 8pm, then snow. Low around 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow. Temperature rising to near 30 by noon, then falling to around 17 during the remainder of the day. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.