Albuquerque, New Mexico
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Central Grant County/Silver City Area |
| Effective: | 2026-01-07 @ 5:45 am -> 2026-01-09 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-01-08 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-01-07 @ 4:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM on 2026-01-07 @ 5:45 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 4:45AM MST until January 9 at 5:00AM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph on Thursday. * WHERE...Central Grant County/Silver City Area and Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley. * WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 5 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range |
| Effective: | 2026-01-07 @ 5:45 am -> 2026-01-09 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-01-07 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-01-07 @ 4:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM on 2026-01-07 @ 5:45 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 4:45AM MST until January 9 at 5:00AM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph on Thursday. * WHERE...Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet |
| Effective: | 2026-01-07 @ 5:45 am -> 2026-01-09 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-01-07 @ 9:00 pm -> 2026-01-07 @ 4:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM on 2026-01-07 @ 5:45 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 4:45AM MST until January 9 at 8:00AM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph on Thursday. * WHERE...Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet; East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet |
| Effective: | 2026-01-07 @ 5:45 am -> 2026-01-09 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-01-08 @ 12:00 pm -> 2026-01-07 @ 4:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM on 2026-01-07 @ 5:45 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 4:45AM MST until January 9 at 8:00AM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph on Thursday. * WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet and West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Chuska Mountains; West Central Mountains; Southwest Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-01-07 @ 3:05 am -> 2026-01-09 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-01-07 @ 5:00 pm -> 2026-01-07 @ 12:30 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Albuquerque NM on 2026-01-07 @ 3:05 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued January 7 at 2:05AM MST until January 9 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations generally between 2 and 6 inches with locally higher amounts of 6 to 12 inches above 8,000 feet. Whitewater Baldy peak in Catron county will receive higher amounts of 18 to 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Western Mountains. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will initially be high between 7,000 and 8,000 feet Wednesday evening before gradually lowering to all areas late Thursday. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | West Central Plateau; South Central Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-01-07 @ 3:05 am -> 2026-01-09 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-01-07 @ 5:00 pm -> 2026-01-07 @ 12:30 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Albuquerque NM on 2026-01-07 @ 3:05 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 2:05AM MST until January 9 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches below 7,500 feet with higher amounts of 6 to 12 inches above 7,500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...South Central Mountains and West Central Plateau. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. This includes along portions of I-40. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will initially be high between 7,000 and 8,000 feet Wednesday evening before gradually lowering to all areas late Thursday. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Far Northwest Highlands; Tusas Mountains Including Chama; Jemez Mountains; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood |
| Effective: | 2026-01-07 @ 3:05 am -> 2026-01-09 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-01-08 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 12:30 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Albuquerque NM on 2026-01-07 @ 3:05 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued January 7 at 2:05AM MST until January 9 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches below 7,500 feet with higher amounts of 6 to 12 inches above 7,500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Far Northwest Highlands, Tusas Mountains Including Chama, and Jemez Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will initially be high between 7,000 and 8,000 feet Wednesday evening before gradually lowering to all areas late Thursday. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Watch |
| Area(s): | Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Union County |
| Effective: | 2026-01-07 @ 3:05 am -> 2026-01-10 @ 12:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-01-09 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 12:30 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Albuquerque NM on 2026-01-07 @ 3:05 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Watch issued January 7 at 2:05AM MST until January 9 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations generally between 2 and 4 inches possible with higher amounts of 4 to 6 inches on Raton Pass. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph, creating reduced visibility in blowing snow. * WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass and Union County. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. This includes along portions of I-25. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility with periods of white-out conditions, especially Friday morning. |
| Alert: | High Wind Watch |
| Area(s): | Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-01-07 @ 2:53 am -> 2026-01-08 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-01-08 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 3:08 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Past |
| Issued By: | NWS Midland/Odessa TX on 2026-01-07 @ 2:53 am |
| Headline: | The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Midland/Odessa TX on this developing situation. |
| Description: |
The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Midland/Odessa TX on this developing situation. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-01-07 @ 2:53 am -> 2026-01-08 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-01-08 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Midland/Odessa TX on 2026-01-07 @ 2:53 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued January 7 at 1:53AM MST until January 8 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX |
| Description: |
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening. * 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 the near the Guadalupe Mountains. |