Winter Weather Advisory issued April 18 at 3:02PM MDT until April 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches in the lower elevations and up to 5 inches in the higher elevations. * WHERE...Central Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are possible on most mountain routes.
Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 3:01PM MDT until April 20 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Southeast Utah. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 7:22AM MDT until April 18 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 FRIDAY... Windy conditions from the southwest 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 extreme fire weather conditions are expected for Friday afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 055 Texas Fire Weather Zone 055 El Paso County, Fire Weather Zone 056 Texas Fire Weather Zone 056 Hudspeth County, Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands
Dust Storm Warning issued April 18 at 3:55PM MDT until April 18 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Dust Storm Warning for... Southeastern Otero County in south central New Mexico... Hudspeth County in western Texas... Southeastern El Paso County in western Texas... * Until 800 PM MDT. * At 354 PM MDT, an area of blowing dust was over much of Hudspeth County. HAZARD...Near zero visibility with strong winds up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Department of Transportation Traffic Cameras. IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel. * This includes Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 45 and 134. Locations impacted include... Fort Quitman, Indio Mountains Research Station, Cornudas Mountains, Esperanza, Tornillo
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:43PM MDT until April 18 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY UNTIL 7PM MDT FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NM DUE TO GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER... .Gusty southwest winds and low humidity will continue across south-central and southeastern NM this afternoon. A backdoor front has brought increased moisture and lower wind speeds to far eastern and northeastern New Mexico where critical conditions are no longer expected today. * AREA AND TIMING...The Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124), Central Highlands (Zone 125) and East Central Plains (Zone 126) today from noon until 7
Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 2:27PM MDT until April 20 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures between 29 and 32 possible. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing temperatures are most likely on the west side of Albuquerque and along the Rio Grande Valley.
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:27PM MDT until April 18 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Upper Tularosa Valley, Chaves County Plains, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A plume of dust from southern New Mexico will move into the area this afternoon. Visibility may drop below 2 miles at times.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 18 at 2:19PM MDT until April 20 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches, with up to 1 foot possible over the peaks. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern Mountains, and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 18 at 2:19PM MDT until April 19 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Chuska Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Blowing Dust Advisory issued April 18 at 10:53AM MDT until April 18 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.