Winter Storm New Mexico 10-13-2018 next 4 days

Raton Pass I-25 at the NM and CO Line will result in at least a foot, I'll have to examine the models to fine tune that particular problem. In addition to valley rain, sleet, icing expected.

For NM

Albuquerque, NM

Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
335 PM MDT Sat Oct 13 2018

...AN EARLY SEASON WINTER STORM WILL BRING SIGNIFICANT TRAVEL
IMPACTS TO PORTIONS OF NORTHERN AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO SUNDAY
MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

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West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Central Highlands-Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
335 PM MDT Sat Oct 13 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO NOON MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6
inches with 6 to 14 inches above 7500 feet. Snow will mix with
freezing drizzle or change to freezing drizzle at times across
Union County, the Central Highlands, the Northeast Highlands and
the Far Northeast Highlands.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Upper Rio Grande Valley,
Central Highlands, Raton Ridge and Johnson Mesa, Far Northeast
Highlands and Northeast Highlands, and Union County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to noon MDT Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are
expected Sunday and Sunday night. Wet snow falling on lingering
foliage may result in isolated power outages. A flash freeze
will be possible during the first few hours after the onset of
precipitation, as arctic air causes water on road surfaces to
freeze rapidly.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest
road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.


Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
342 AM MDT Sat Oct 13 2018

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Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-San Juan Mountains-Jemez Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Lower Chama River Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
South Central Mountains-Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
342 AM MDT Sat Oct 13 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north and central
New Mexico.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No significant weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

A potent upper level disturbance coupled with a strong backdoor cold
front across the east will bring an early season winter storm event
to New Mexico beginning late tonight through the day Monday. Bitter
cold temperatures with wind chills in the teens and single digits
will impact the northeast plains most of the day Sunday. Winter
travel impacts are expected along the I-25 corridor starting at
Raton expanding south to Glorieta by Sunday night. Significant
snowfall totals are expected over the northern high terrain where
several inches are forecast with up to two feet possible atop the
peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Freezing rain and sleet is
possible over the I-40 corridor Sunday night into Monday morning from
the Texas border to the Estancia Valley. Freezing temperatures are
also forecast for most of the northern and eastern halves of the
state Monday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report snowfall amounts through the
National Weather Service Albuquerque web site at weather.gov/abq
or by calling 1.888.386.7637.


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