Extreme Cold Watch issued January 19 at 11:18PM MST until January 21 at 10:00AM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 11:10PM MST until January 19 at 9:00AM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero in the Sacramento Mountains and single digits in portions of Hudspeth, Otero, and El Paso counties expected. * WHERE...Sacramento Mountains, Otero Mesa, East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo, Southeast Tularosa Basin, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Salt Basin, and Southern Hudspeth Highlands. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
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
Special Weather Statement issued January 15 at 2:22PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Temperatures will be seasonal through Saturday, including a breezy to windy afternoon for Friday. That changes late Saturday into Sunday morning as a strong cold front will move east to west through the area. Morning Wind Chill values will range from 15 to 25 in the lowlands and 0 to 10 in the mountains. Highs will be in the 40s. Even colder air is set to arrive late Monday night into Tuesday. By Tuesday morning, wind chill values will range from 5 to 15 degrees with mountains below zero. Highs on Tuesday will stay in the 30s. We remain cold
Winter Storm Warning issued January 9 at 12:35PM MST until January 10 at 5:00AM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet and Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 9 at 12:35PM MST until January 10 at 5:00AM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 9 at 12:26PM MST until January 10 at 11:00AM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 above zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 9 at 12:26PM MST until January 10 at 11:00AM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet and West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 8 at 1:48PM MST until January 10 at 5:00AM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet and Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is expected Thursday afternoon and evening.