High Wind Warning issued January 16 at 7:06PM MST until January 17 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, Eddy County Plains, Southern Lea, Eastern Culberson, Reeves County Plains, Davis Mountains, and Davis Mountains Foothills. * WHEN...From 7 AM MST /8 AM CST/ to 10 PM MST /11 PM CST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in
Special Weather Statement issued January 16 at 4:48PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
Forecaster confidence is growing, and an arctic cold front is set to arrive in eastern New Mexico late Friday into Saturday, followed by a second surge of frigid air arriving on Monday. This will lead to a long-duration of very cold, sub-freezing temperatures with bitter wind chills, especially in eastern and northeastern New Mexico. This will create a high risk of frostbite and hypothermia for anyone outside. In addition, light snow will accompany these harsh cold fronts, creating areas of slick travel and reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow. Snow will initially develop over northeastern New Mexico Friday night
High Wind Watch issued January 16 at 3:06PM MST until January 17 at 4:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...West to northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Guadalupe County, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * 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...Blowing dust may reduce visibility below one mile at times in dust prone areas.
Special Weather Statement issued January 16 at 6:58AM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Winds increase during the day on Friday as an upper-level system swings through the region from the west. West winds of 25 to 35 mph are forecast during the afternoon with gusts up to 50 mph along the I-10 corridor. The strongest gusts are expected along east slopes of the Sacramento Mountains, Organs, and Franklins. With the combination of gusty winds, warmer temperatures, and recent dry conditions, blowing dust will be a concern along the International border Friday afternoon and evening. Winds decrease Friday evening but remain breezy for Saturday. A strong cold front moves in from the east Saturday
Special Weather Statement issued January 16 at 1:33AM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Winds increase during the day on Friday as an upper-level system swings through the region from the west. This will produce a strong surface low in the Southern Plains and a tight pressure gradient across our area. West winds of 25 to 35 mph are forecast during the afternoon with gusts up to 50 mph. The strongest gusts are expected along east slopes of the Sacramento Mountains, Organs, and Franklins. With the combination of gusty winds, warmer temperatures, and recent dry conditions, blowing dust will be a concern along the International border Friday afternoon and evening. Winds decrease Friday evening
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 2:59PM MST until January 17 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of light snow will continue Friday afternoon into Saturday.
Wind Advisory issued January 16 at 2:18PM MST until January 17 at 2:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph occurring. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 2 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 1:27PM MST until January 18 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 3 inches with up to 5 inches near the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 1:27PM MST until January 17 at 3:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches across lower elevations, with up to 5 inches over passes and in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, and Gates of the Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 10:47AM MST until January 18 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is up to 80 percent. Likelihood of isolated major impacts from brief intense snow squalls is up to 40 percent tonight through Friday morning. Total snow accumulations up to 4 inches. * WHERE...Dixie, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Elk City, Elk River, and Pierce. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. Winter traveling conditions. For MAJOR impacts from intense snow, expect considerable disruptions to