High Wind Watch
The following areas are affected:
- Bernalillo
- Sandoval
- Santa Fe
- Chaves
- San Miguel
- Valencia
- Curry
- Roosevelt
- Socorro
- Lincoln
- Quay
- Torrance
- Guadalupe
- De Baca
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
150 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2017
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through
Tuesday evening.
* LOCATION...From the Sandia, Manzano and South Central mountains,
the Central and South Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln and
Southwest Chaves Counties, east to the Texas border.
* WINDS...West to southwest at 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 60 to
65 mph.
* TIMING...Winds will increase rapidly early Tuesday morning, peak
from midday through the afternoon, then diminish in the
evening.
* VISIBILITY...Could be reduced to 1 mile in blowing dust across
the highlands and plains.
* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
high-profile vehicles should be prepared for these potentially
dangerous high winds, especially on north to south oriented
highways, including U.S. Highways 285 and 54.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remember, A High Wind Watch means conditions are favorable for a
potentially damaging high wind event in and close to the watch
area. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph
or more can lead to property damage. Monitor the latest forecasts
at weather.gov/abq, listen to NOAA weather radio or your favorite
media outlet.
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High Wind Watch
The following area is affected:
- Eddy
Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP,
and Van Horn
313 PM CST Sun Feb 26 2017 /213 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2017/
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ TO 6 PM CST
/5 PM MST/ MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
* TIMING...From 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Monday,
and from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
* WINDS...Monday...Southwest 30 to 40 mphwith gusts to around 50
mph. Tuesday...Southwest 30 to 50 mph with gusts to around 70
mph.
* IMPACTS...These winds could make driving difficult for
motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans
and tractor trailers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.
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High Wind Watch
The following area is affected:
- Eddy
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP,
and Pine Springs
213 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2017
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM MST MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
* TIMING...From 7 AM to 5 PM MST Monday, and from Monday evening
through Tuesday evening.
* WINDS...Monday...Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to around 65
mph. Tuesday...Southwest 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 70
mph becoming west and increasing to 45 to 65 mph with gusts to
around 85 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday evening...West 40 to 60
mph with gusts to around 85 mph.
* IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher
elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be
especially careful driving in these mountainous areas as these
winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high
profile vehicles such as campers, vans and tractor trailers.Aviation
interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or
strong downward airflows, if flying in the vicinity of the
Guadalupe Mountains. Pilots should be alert for standing wave
clouds or other evidence of mountain wave activity.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.
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Winter Storm Watch
The following area is affected:
- La Plata
Animas River Basin-San Juan River Basin-
326 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2017
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
Winter Storm Watch, which is in effect from Monday evening
through Tuesday afternoon.
* LOCATIONS
INCLUDE...Durango...Rockwood...Bayfield...Ignacio...Arboles...and
Pagosa Springs.
* TIMING...Some snow showers are possible Monday afternoon...but
the threat of heavy wet snow is expected to occur Monday
evening through noon Tuesday.
* SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 to 8 inches possible.
* WINDS...Southwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* VISIBILITY...Less than a mile at times in moderate to heavy
snow.
* IMPACTS...Moderate snowfall and strong winds will quickly create
hazardous driving conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
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Winter Storm Watch
The following areas are affected:
- San Juan
- Rio Arriba
Far Northwest Highlands-San Juan Mountains-
233 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2017
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Winter
Storm Watch, which is in effect from Monday evening through
Tuesday evening.
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Between 5 to 10 inches possible with
locally higher amounts across the highest west facing slopes.
* TIMING...Monday night through early Tuesday evening.
* WINDS...Westerly 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph Monday night
becoming west to southwest 15 to 20 mph on Tuesday.
* SNOW LEVELS...Snow levels will quickly lower and allow snowfall
to expand across the entire area by late Monday evening and
remain that way through Tuesday.
* LOCAL IMPACTS...Significant reductions in visibility due to
heavy snowfall and blowing snow possible. Snowpacked roadways
will also be possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remember, a Winter Storm Watch means conditions are favorable for
a hazardous winter weather event in and close to the watch area.
Monitor the latest forecasts at weather.gov/abq, listen
to NOAA weather radio or your favorite media outlet.
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High Wind Warning
The following area is affected:
- Eddy
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP,
and Pine Springs
213 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2017
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM MST MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
* TIMING...From 7 AM to 5 PM MST Monday, and from Monday evening
through Tuesday evening.
* WINDS...Monday...Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to around 65
mph. Tuesday...Southwest 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 70
mph becoming west and increasing to 45 to 65 mph with gusts to
around 85 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday evening...West 40 to 60
mph with gusts to around 85 mph.
* IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher
elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be
especially careful driving in these mountainous areas as these
winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high
profile vehicles such as campers, vans and tractor trailers.Aviation
interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or
strong downward airflows, if flying in the vicinity of the
Guadalupe Mountains. Pilots should be alert for standing wave
clouds or other evidence of mountain wave activity.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.
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Wind Advisory
The following area is affected:
- Eddy
Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP,
and Van Horn
313 PM CST Sun Feb 26 2017 /213 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2017/
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ TO 6 PM CST
/5 PM MST/ MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
* TIMING...From 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Monday,
and from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
* WINDS...Monday...Southwest 30 to 40 mphwith gusts to around 50
mph. Tuesday...Southwest 30 to 50 mph with gusts to around 70
mph.
* IMPACTS...These winds could make driving difficult for
motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans
and tractor trailers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.
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Winter Storm Warning
The following areas are affected:
- La Plata
- Montezuma
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Northwest San Juan Mountains-
Southwest San Juan Mountains-
326 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2017
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT
MST TUESDAY NIGHT...
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow, which is in
effect from 6 AM Monday to midnight MST Tuesday night. The Winter
Storm Watch is no longer in effect.
* LOCATIONS INCLUDE...Silverton...Telluride...Rico...Dallas
Divide...Crested Butte...Taylor Park.
* Timing...Snow is expected to start over the higher peaks prior
to sunrise on Monday and become widespread and lower in
elevation throughout the day. Snow...heavy at times...will then
continue into Tuesday evening.
* SNOW ACCUMULATION...12 to 18 inches.
* WINDS...Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph
above 9500 feet Monday through Tuesday morning. Winds gradually
turn westerly then northwest and decrease Tuesday afternoon.
* VISIBILITY...Less than one half mile in moderate to heavy snow
and blowing snow.
* Impacts...Heavy snowfall and strong winds will quickly create
hazardous driving conditions. Mountain roadways will be icy to
snowpacked at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are
expected or occurring. Strong winds and blowing snow are also
possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
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Special Weather Statement
The following areas are affected:
- Bernalillo
- Sandoval
- Santa Fe
- Chaves
- San Juan
- San Miguel
- Valencia
- McKinley
- Curry
- Los Alamos
- Rio Arriba
- Roosevelt
- Cibola
- Taos
- Socorro
- Lincoln
- Colfax
- Quay
- Torrance
- Guadalupe
- Union
- De Baca
- Mora
- Harding
NMZ501>540-271200-
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-
314 PM MST SUN FEB 26 2017
...STRONG JET AND PACIFIC TROUGH PASSAGE MONDAY AND TUESDAY...
A strong Pacific jet and trough will impact northern and central
New Mexico Monday through Tuesday. Winds will increase Monday
afternoon but a strengthening jet stream Monday night into
Tuesday will lead to widespread strong to very strong winds across
southern and eastern portions of the area. Some localized blowing
dust will be possible across the lower Rio Grande Valley and
southeast plains. Fire danger levels will also increase across the
eastern plains due to strong wind and low humidity Monday afternoon.
At the same time of the strengthening wind...a moist Pacific flow
will develop over the western and northern mountains as well as
the northwest plateau and expand eastward over the lowlands and
central mountains. Snow levels will start out on the higher side
Monday evening but then lower Tuesday morning as the main trough
moves overhead and cooler air infiltrates the area from the west.
The heaviest snowfall is expected above 7000 feet across the far
northwest and northwest highlands. Additional heavier snowfall is
expected across the higher elevations of the western and north
central mountains. Rain will primarily be found across the lower
elevations.
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