High Wind Watch issued April 15 at 2:54PM MDT until April 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Sacramento Mountains, Eastern Black Range Foothills, Sierra County Lakes, Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range, and West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
High Wind Watch issued April 15 at 2:33PM MDT until April 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may limit visibility to less than three miles.
Red Flag Warning issued April 15 at 2:05PM MDT until April 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL TO EXTREME FIRE WEATHER FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY... .An upper level trough is expected to swing through the Four Corners on Thursday aligning the jet stream across much of New Mexico. This will develop a lee cyclone over Eastern Colorado while deep mixing taps into higher winds aloft. Windy to very windy conditions will combine with single-digit lowland minimum RH values with only the highest elevations seeing minimum RH values in the teens. When combined with very dry fuels, critical to possibly extreme fire weather conditions are expected for Thursday afternoon.
Red Flag Warning issued April 15 at 2:05PM MDT until April 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL TO EXTREME FIRE WEATHER FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY... .An upper level trough is expected to swing through the Four Corners on Thursday aligning the jet stream across much of New Mexico. This will develop a lee cyclone over Eastern Colorado while deep mixing taps into higher winds aloft. Windy to very windy conditions will combine with single-digit lowland minimum RH values with only the highest elevations seeing minimum RH values in the teens. When combined with very dry fuels, critical to possibly extreme fire weather conditions are expected for Thursday afternoon.
High Wind Watch issued April 15 at 12:58PM MDT until April 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 15 at 2:33PM MDT until April 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor to moderate impacts from around 1 to 3 inches of snow is 90 percent, and 3 to 6 inches of snow is 50 percent. Wind may gust to 50 mph, or greater, out of the north and east. Visibilities may be significantly reduced at times due to blowing snow. * WHERE...Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Butte, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 9 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. For MODERATE impacts from
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 15 at 2:33PM MDT until April 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor to moderate impacts from around 1 to 3 inches of snow is 90 percent, and 3 to 6 inches of snow is 50 percent. Wind may gust to 45 mph, or greater, out of the north and east. Visibilities may be significantly reduced at times due to blowing snow. * WHERE...Essex, Polebridge, Bad Rock Canyon, Marias Pass, and Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to midnight MDT Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE impacts from snow, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 15 at 2:33PM MDT until April 16 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Snow expected Above 3000ft. Likelihood of minor to moderate impacts from around 1 to 3 inches of snow is 80 percent, and 3 to 6 inches of snow is 30 percent. Wind may gust to 35 mph out of the north and east. Visibilities may be reduced at times due to blowing snow. * WHERE...Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish, Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, and Highway 56 Bull Lake Road. * WHEN...From noon to 6 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while
Winter Storm Watch issued April 15 at 2:13PM MDT until April 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with up to 7 inches at Norris Hill possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Madison River Valley. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 15 at 2:13PM MDT until April 17 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 9 inches at and below pass level, with snow in excess of 9 inches possible above pass level. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...The Highwood, Little Belt, Judith, and Snowy Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to noon MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Tire chains may be required for some vehicles if traveling through mountain passes.