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.
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 10:53AM MDT until April 18 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Uplands of the Bootheel. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 18 at 3:13PM MDT until April 19 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Snow Above 8000 ft. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains, Southwest San Juan Mountains, and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commutes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 18 at 3:13PM MDT until April 19 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Snow Above 8000 ft. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...La Sal and Abajo Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 18 at 3:13PM MDT until April 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Snow Above 8000 ft. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Flat Tops, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, and Grand and Battlement Mesas. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.