Special Weather Statement issued January 5 at 3:09PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

A series of cold fronts are expected to arrive to southern New
Mexico and Far West Texas. The most significant of these cold
fronts is set to arrive early Wednesday morning. Temperatures will
be well into the 20s by Wednesday morning, which will combine
with breezy easterly winds to create wind chill values in the
single digits and teens with below zero values in the mountains.
Highs will struggle to get above freezing Wednesday afternoon,
especially east of the Rio Grande. The cold will be slow to leave
with lows well into the teens continuing each morning through
Saturday although winds will not be as strong. Remember to protect
the four P’s: people, pets, plants, and pipes.

In addition to the significant cold, an upper-level storm system
will slowly swing through the region, bringing with it a low to
moderate chance for snow beginning Wednesday, lasting into Friday
afternoon. Early indications are snow totals will generally be
light with lowlands expecting 1-3″ and mountains receiving 3-6″.
However, the exact track of this storm is still uncertain and
there is a chance these totals will change.

It is important to monitor the forecast over the next few days
while making preparations for the cold and snow.