Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 6:37AM MDT until April 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO CONTINUE ON SUNDAY... .Winds aloft will increase as upper level ridging breaks down and shifts east of the area, and an upper level trough approaches the Great Basin. This will continue to promote lee troughing east of the Rockies, while deep mixing taps into the stronger winds aloft. While the winds won't be terribly extreme by spring standards, afternoon RH values will drop deep into the single digits again, with lower-10s confined to higher elevations above 7500 feet. When coupled with very dry fuels, Critical Fire Weather conditions are expected Sunday afternoon.
Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 3:49AM MDT until April 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY... .Upper level ridge will flatten on Saturday and Sunday as an upper level trough races across the Northern Rockies. As a result, the mid to upper level pressure gradient will tighten across the region, orientated from SW to NE inducing southwesterly flow aloft. This will ultimately promote daily afternoon/evening occurrences of lee-side low development over the Front Range and sufficient surface troughing across New Mexico. Thus, increasing surface and low-level winds across the area. This coupled with very low Minimum RH values and dry fuels will promote Critical
Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 3:49AM MDT until April 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY... .Upper level ridge will flatten on Saturday and Sunday as an upper level trough races across the Northern Rockies. As a result, the mid to upper level pressure gradient will tighten across the region, orientated from SW to NE inducing southwesterly flow aloft. This will ultimately promote daily afternoon/evening occurrences of lee-side low development over the Front Range and sufficient surface troughing across New Mexico. Thus, increasing surface and low-level winds across the area. This coupled with very low Minimum RH values and dry fuels will promote Critical
Fire Weather Watch issued April 11 at 3:47AM MDT until April 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY... .Upper level ridge will flatten on Saturday and Sunday as an upper level trough races across the Northern Rockies. As a result, the mid to upper level pressure gradient will tighten across the region, orientated from SW to NE inducing SWerly flow aloft. This will ultimately promote daily afternoon/evening occurrences of lee-side low development over the Front Range and sufficient surface troughing across New Mexico. Thus, increasing surface and low-level winds across the area. This coupled with very low Minimum RH values and dry fuels will promote Critical
Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 3:47AM MDT until April 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY... .Upper level ridge will flatten on Saturday and Sunday as an upper level trough races across the Northern Rockies. As a result, the mid to upper level pressure gradient will tighten across the region, orientated from SW to NE inducing SWerly flow aloft. This will ultimately promote daily afternoon/evening occurrences of lee-side low development over the Front Range and sufficient surface troughing across New Mexico. Thus, increasing surface and low-level winds across the area. This coupled with very low Minimum RH values and dry fuels will promote Critical
Fire Weather Watch issued April 10 at 4:10AM MDT until April 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY... .Upper level ridge will flatten on Saturday and Sunday as an upper level trough races across the Northern Rockies. As a result, the mid to upper level pressure gradient will tighten across the region, orientated from SW to NE inducing SWerly flow aloft. This will ultimately promote daily afternoon/evening occurrences of lee-side low development over the Front Range and sufficient surface troughing across New Mexico. Thus, increasing surface and low-level winds across the area. This coupled with very low Minimum RH values and dry fuels will promote Critical
Fire Weather Watch issued April 10 at 4:10AM MDT until April 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY... .Upper level ridge will flatten on Saturday and Sunday as an upper level trough races across the Northern Rockies. As a result, the mid to upper level pressure gradient will tighten across the region, orientated from SW to NE inducing SWerly flow aloft. This will ultimately promote daily afternoon/evening occurrences of lee-side low development over the Front Range and sufficient surface troughing across New Mexico. Thus, increasing surface and low-level winds across the area. This coupled with very low Minimum RH values and dry fuels will promote Critical
Freeze Warning issued April 5 at 12:15PM MDT until April 6 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Otero Mesa. In Texas, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Salt Basin, and Southern Hudspeth Highlands. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 4 at 6:38PM MDT until April 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches along the eastern slopes of the Sacramento Mountains. Isolated areas may see higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet and Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult on snow covered roads. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 4 at 8:49AM MDT until April 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet and Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow can reduce visibilities.