Effective:

2025-03-12T14:06:00-06:00

Expires:

2025-03-13T00:00:00-06:00

Certainty:

Likely

Event:

Winter Storm Warning

Type:

Alert

Severity:

Severe

Urgency:

Expected

Areas:

Tusas Mountains Including Chama; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches, with locally heavier amounts of 10 to 15 inches on west facing slopes. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Tusas Mountains Including Chama. * WHEN...From 9 PM Thursday to 6 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages may occur during cold weather with blizzard-like conditions. Prepare your home and property for extremely hazardous weather conditions.

Instruction: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

Effective:

2025-03-12T20:40:00-06:00

Expires:

2025-03-13T05:30:00-06:00

Certainty:

Likely

Event:

Winter Weather Advisory

Type:

Update

Severity:

Moderate

Urgency:

Expected

Areas:

Far Northwest Highlands; Jemez Mountains; Santa Fe Metro Area

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Locally heavier amounts of 3 to 8 inches in the Jemez Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands, Jemez Mountains, and Santa Fe Metro Area. * WHEN...From midnight Thursday Night to 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes portions of I-25. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Instruction: Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.