Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 12 TO 6 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND
EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS ALONG AND EAST OF
I-25, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FRIDAY FROM 1 TO 6 PM FOR THE EASTERN
PLAINS, AND FOR THE GUADALUPE COUNTY PORTION OF THE CENTRAL
HIGHLANDS, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Persistently strong flow aloft, an area of low pressure at the
surface over the northeast corner of New Mexico, and very dry
fuels over northeast and east central areas will result in
critical fire weather conditions on the eastern plains today and
Friday. The critical fire weather conditions will reach as far
west as the I-25 corridor from Las Vegas northward today, but
higher humidities and snow showers should reduce fire weather
concerns over the Northeast Highlands on Friday. Meanwhile, drier
conditions are forecast across the eastern half of the Central
Highlands on Friday, compared to today. So, Guadalupe County has
been added to Friday's Fire Weather Watch. The strongest winds are
forecast Friday, when gusts will probably reach 50 to 60 mph
across much of northeast and east central New Mexico.
* AREA AND TIMING...East Central Plains (Zone 126) today from 12
until 6 PM MST, and Friday from 1 to 6 PM MST.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, west northwest winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts around 40 mph. For Friday, west winds 25 to 35 mph
with gusts up to 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today, minimum values between 12 and 20
percent, except for higher readings across the western quarter
of De Baca County. For Friday, minimum values between 13 and 17
percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 19, 2026 10:03
Until: Feb 20, 2026 01:00
Fire Weather Watch
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 12 TO 6 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND
EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS ALONG AND EAST OF
I-25, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FRIDAY FROM 1 TO 6 PM FOR THE EASTERN
PLAINS, AND FOR THE GUADALUPE COUNTY PORTION OF THE CENTRAL
HIGHLANDS, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Persistently strong flow aloft, an area of low pressure at the
surface over the northeast corner of New Mexico, and very dry
fuels over northeast and east central areas will result in
critical fire weather conditions on the eastern plains today and
Friday. The critical fire weather conditions will reach as far
west as the I-25 corridor from Las Vegas northward today, but
higher humidities and snow showers should reduce fire weather
concerns over the Northeast Highlands on Friday. Meanwhile, drier
conditions are forecast across the eastern half of the Central
Highlands on Friday, compared to today. So, Guadalupe County has
been added to Friday's Fire Weather Watch. The strongest winds are
forecast Friday, when gusts will probably reach 50 to 60 mph
across much of northeast and east central New Mexico.
* AREA AND TIMING...East Central Plains (Zone 126) today from 12
until 6 PM MST, and Friday from 1 to 6 PM MST.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, west northwest winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts around 40 mph. For Friday, west winds 25 to 35 mph
with gusts up to 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today, minimum values between 12 and 20
percent, except for higher readings across the western quarter
of De Baca County. For Friday, minimum values between 13 and 17
percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 19, 2026 10:03
Until: Feb 20, 2026 01:00
Fire Weather Watch
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF
20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, AND HIGH
FIRE DANGER ACROSS SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, UPPER TRANS PECOS, PERMIAN
BASIN, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU...
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Friday morning through Friday evening.
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent.
* RFTI...4 or near critical.
* IMPACTS...
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
From: Feb 19, 2026 08:52
Until: Feb 19, 2026 21:00
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST ACROSS EAST
CENTRAL NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
..Stronger winds will develop today with very dry air also moving
in. This will create critical fire weather and a higher risk for
rapid fire spread.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST
this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AREA AND TIMING...This includes much of northeastern and east
central New Mexico (Fire Weather Zones 104, 123, 125, and 126)
with the greatest area of concern focused in San Miguel,
Guadalupe, Quay, and Curry counties. The warning is in effect
from 11 AM through 6 PM MST Monday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Sustained from the west and southwest at 20 to
25 mph with occasional gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Falling to 7 to 13 percent in the late
afternoon Monday.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 09, 2026 08:01
Until: Feb 10, 2026 01:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches
across much of eastern New Mexico with higher amounts of 8 to 16
inches above 9,000 feet. Localized areas in eastern Torrance,
Guadalupe, and De Baca counties will receive between 8 and 10
inches. Bitterly cold temperatures will accompany the snow.
* WHERE...Much of central to east central New Mexico, including
Interstate 40 from Tijeras to Santa Rosa to the Texas border.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult to impossible for an
extended period of time, most notably along I-40 from Tijeras
Canyon to the Texas border. The weight of accumulating snow will
stress the power grid, potentially creating outages. An extended
period of cold temperatures will increase the risk of frostbite and
hypothermia.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures will also accompany
this winter storm, with the coldest temperatures in the eastern
plains of New Mexico. Temperatures will be coldest Sunday and
Monday mornings when much of the eastern half of New Mexico will be
in the single digits with wind chills below zero.
From: Jan 24, 2026 02:53
Until: Jan 24, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches, with
higher amounts in the Foothills of the Sandia and Manzano
Mountains.
* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro
Area, West Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley, and San
Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands.
* WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 8 AM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slick road conditions. This includes portions of
I-40 and I-25.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain showers through Saturday morning will
transition to snow Saturday afternoon/evening when snow levels drop
to valley floors.
From: Jan 24, 2026 02:53
Until: Jan 24, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
8 inches except 16 to 24 inches above 9,000 feet in the Sacramento
mountains.
* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Curry
County, Roosevelt County, Chaves County Plains, and Southwest
Chaves County.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult. Tire traction will be
reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously cold temperatures will also
accompany this winter storm. Temperatures will be coldest Sunday
and Monday mornings when wind chills will drop below zero.
From: Jan 24, 2026 02:53
Until: Jan 24, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
10 inches across much of central and eastern New Mexico, except up
to 16 inches above 9,500 feet.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, and southeast New Mexico.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible for an
extended period of time, most notably along I-40 from Tijeras
Canyon to the Texas border. The weight of accumulating snow will
stress the power grid, potentially creating outages. An extended
period of cold temperatures will increase the risk of frostbite and
hypothermia.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures will also accompany
this winter storm, with the coldest temperatures in the eastern
plains of New Mexico. Temperatures will be coldest Sunday and
Monday mornings when much of eastern NM will be in the single
digits with much colder wind chills.
From: Jan 22, 2026 09:14
Until: Jan 22, 2026 19:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations generally
between 1 inch and 5 inches except higher amounts up to 8 inches
above 7,500 feet.
* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro
Area, West Central Highlands, Southwest Mountains, Upper Tularosa
Valley, and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes
portions of I-40 and I-25.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain is likely in many of these areas below
7,500 feet Friday and Friday night, with a transition over to snow
on Saturday when snow levels drop below valley floors.
From: Jan 22, 2026 09:14
Until: Jan 22, 2026 19:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches except up
to 10 inches near Sierra Blanca Peak west of Ruidoso.
* WHERE...South Central Mountains and West Central Plateau.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes
portions of I-40. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday
evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next round of snow will bring late this
afternoon peaking in intensity this evening.
From: Jan 08, 2026 18:23
Until: Jan 09, 2026 03:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, and Guadalupe
County.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM MST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.
From: Jan 08, 2026 18:09
Until: Jan 08, 2026 22:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches
below 8,000 feet with higher amounts of 6 to 12 inches above 8,000
feet. Sierra Blanca Peak near the Lincoln county border and other
areas above 10,000 feet will see amounts of 12 to 18 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...South Central Mountains and West Central Plateau.
* WHEN...Until 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 Thursday morning and evening
commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will initially be between 6,000
and 7,000 feet this morning before gradually lowering to all areas
late today.
From: Jan 08, 2026 09:03
Until: Jan 08, 2026 18:30
Winter Weather Advisory
* 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.
From: Jan 07, 2026 09:05
Until: Jan 07, 2026 18:30
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING FROM 11 AM UNTIL 5 PM MST TODAY FOR THE EAST
CENTRAL PLAINS EAST AND NORTHEAST OF DE BACA COUNTY DUE TO STRONG
WIND, LOW HUMIDITY, AND DRY FUELS...
.Westerly downslope winds will strengthen today and humidities
will plummet near and below 15 percent as a disturbance passes
north of New Mexico and a broad surface trough develops in the lee
of the southern Rockies. High temperatures will also climb up to
22 degrees above 1991-2020 averages, while Energy Release
Components (ERCs) peak from th 65th to 85th percentiles east and
northeast of De Baca County. De Baca and southern Roosevelt
Counties will observe higher humidities and more moderate ERCs,
but it will still be warm and windy.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 5 PM MST
this afternoon.
* AREA AND TIMING...Quay, Curry, and northern Roosevelt Counties
from 11 AM until 5 PM today.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...13-16 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended..
From: Jan 05, 2026 10:24
Until: Jan 06, 2026 00:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Estancia
Valley, Northeast Highlands, Eastern San Miguel County, Quay
County, Curry County, Roosevelt County, De Baca County, and Eastern
Lincoln County.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.
* 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 are forecast from midday
through the afternoon.
From: Jan 02, 2026 16:45
Until: Jan 03, 2026 00:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Estancia
Valley, Northeast Highlands, Eastern San Miguel County, Curry
County, Roosevelt County, De Baca County, and Eastern Lincoln
County.
* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon.
* 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 are forecast from midday
through the afternoon.
From: Jan 02, 2026 09:44
Until: Jan 02, 2026 18:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Estancia
Valley, Northeast Highlands, Eastern San Miguel County, Curry
County, Roosevelt County, De Baca County, and Eastern Lincoln
County.
* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.
From: Jan 02, 2026 05:38
Until: Jan 02, 2026 13:00
