Albuquerque, New Mexico
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Freeze Watch |
| Area(s): | Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Eddy County Plains; Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Southern Lea County; Gaines; Dawson; Borden; Scurry; Andrews; Martin; Howard; Mitchell; Loving; Winkler; Ector; Midland; Glasscock; Ward; Crane; Upton; Reagan; Pecos; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains; Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor; Eastern Culberson County; Reeves County Plains; Chinati Mountains; Marfa Plateau; Davis Mountains; Davis Mountains Foothills; Central Brewster County; Chisos Basin |
| Effective: | 4apeor21ap -> 6aaeor0aa |
| Onset: | 6aaeor0aa -> 4apeor30ap |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Midland/Odessa TX on 4apeor21ap |
| Headline: | Freeze Watch issued April 4 at 2:21PM MDT until April 6 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 possible in southeast New Mexico and the mountains. As low as 29 possible elsewhere. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Late season cold snaps have the potential to damage or kill young vegetation. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area |
| Effective: | 4apeor20ap -> 5aaeor0aa |
| Onset: | 4apeor0ap -> 5aaeor15aa |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Albuquerque NM on 4apeor20ap |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued April 4 at 2:20PM MDT until April 5 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM |
| Description: |
* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways, especially portions of Interstate 25. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur below canyons on the east side of the Albuquerque Metro Area. Blowing dust may reduce visibility below two miles at times. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Lower Rio Grande Valley; Upper Tularosa Valley |
| Effective: | 4apeor20ap -> 5aaeor0aa |
| Onset: | 5aaeor0aa -> 5aaeor15aa |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Albuquerque NM on 4apeor20ap |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued April 4 at 2:20PM MDT until April 5 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley and Upper Tularosa Valley. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will from near Meadow Lake to Abo Pass, the White Sands Missile Range, and around Carrizozo. Blowing dust may reduce visibility below two miles at times. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Chaves County Plains |
| Effective: | 4apeor17ap -> 5apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 5aaeor0aa -> 5aaeor30aa |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Albuquerque NM on 4apeor17ap |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 4 at 2:17PM MDT until April 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. This includes portions of Hwy 285. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Tusas Mountains Including Chama; Jemez Mountains; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass |
| Effective: | 4apeor17ap -> 5apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 4apeor0ap -> 5aaeor30aa |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Albuquerque NM on 4apeor17ap |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 4 at 2:17PM MDT until April 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches, except between 12 and 18 inches above 8500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph along the Johnson and Bartlett Mesas. * WHERE...Northern Mountains, and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some roads may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow will lead to near-zero visibility at times, especially around Raton Pass. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | South Central Mountains; Guadalupe County; Quay County; Curry County; Roosevelt County; De Baca County; Eastern Lincoln County |
| Effective: | 4apeor17ap -> 5apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 5aaeor0aa -> 5aaeor30aa |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Albuquerque NM on 4apeor17ap |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 4 at 2:17PM MDT until April 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches, except up to 8 inches along portions of the Interstate 40 corridor. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Curry County, De Baca County, Guadalupe County, Quay County, and Roosevelt County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 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. This includes along portions of I-40. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow may reduce visibility to below one-half mile at times. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood; Central Highlands; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Union County; Harding County; Eastern San Miguel County |
| Effective: | 4apeor17ap -> 5apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 4apeor0ap -> 5aaeor30aa |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Albuquerque NM on 4apeor17ap |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 4 at 2:17PM MDT until April 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, except up to 10 inches around Las Vegas and Clines Corners. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Central Highlands, Far Northeast Highlands, Northeast Highlands, Union County, Harding County, and Eastern San Miguel County. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 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. This includes along portions of I-40. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow may lead to near-zero visibility at times, especially along U.S. 64/87, U.S. 54, and Interstate 25. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Eddy County Plains; Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Gaines; Davis Mountains; Davis Mountains Foothills |
| Effective: | 4apeor10ap -> 5apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 5aaeor0aa -> 4apeor15ap |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Midland/Odessa TX on 4apeor10ap |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 4 at 2:10PM MDT until April 5 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains |
| Effective: | 4apeor10ap -> 5apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 5aaeor0aa -> 4apeor15ap |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Midland/Odessa TX on 4apeor10ap |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 4 at 2:10PM MDT until April 5 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Expect very icy and snow packed roads and other exposed surfaces. Dangerous travel conditions are also expected across the area. Some roads could become impassable. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet; East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet |
| Effective: | 4aaeor49aa -> 5apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 5aaeor0aa -> 5aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM on 4aaeor49aa |
| Headline: | 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 |
| Description: |
* 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. |