Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Little Colorado River Valley, Painted Desert, Eastern
Mogollon Rim, White Mountains, and Black Mesa Area.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Travel
will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Localized
areas with reduced visibility in blowing dust are expected.
From: Mar 04, 2026 18:59
Until: Mar 05, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches except
up to 6 inches above 8500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Tusas Mountains Including Chama and the Chuska Mountains.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 11 PM MST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be
reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and
power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is forecast this afternoon
in the Chuska Mountains, and this afternoon and evening in the
Tusas Mountains, as a cold front crosses from the northwest.
Visibility will drop below a half mile at times during periods of
snow and blowing snow.
From: Feb 18, 2026 12:24
Until: Feb 18, 2026 19:30
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches except
up to 6 inches above 8500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Tusas Mountains Including Chama and Chuska Mountains.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be
reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions are likely Wednesday
afternoon and evening along a cold front. Visibility may be reduced
below one half mile at times.
From: Feb 18, 2026 02:28
Until: Feb 18, 2026 13:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of western New Mexico including Farmington and
Grants.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of blowing snow may
significantly reduce visibility on roadways Wednesday afternoon and
evening in northwestern New Mexico.
From: Feb 18, 2026 02:19
Until: Feb 18, 2026 12:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of western and central New Mexico, including the
Albuquerque and Santa Fe metro areas.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.
From: Feb 18, 2026 02:19
Until: Feb 18, 2026 12:00
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...West Central Plateau including Gallup.
* WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of blowing snow may
significantly reduce visibility on roadways Wednesday afternoon and
evening.
From: Feb 18, 2026 02:19
Until: Feb 18, 2026 12:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro
Area, West Central Highlands, Southwest Mountains, Jemez Mountains,
Upper Rio Grande Valley, Espanola Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area,
Lower Rio Grande Valley, South Central Highlands, and Upper
Tularosa Valley.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may drop below three miles at times
in localized areas of blowing dust.
From: Feb 17, 2026 18:38
Until: Feb 18, 2026 03:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches with
locally higher amounts in the west central mountains above 8,000
feet.
* WHERE...Western Mountains, Far Northwest Highlands, and Northwest
Highlands. This includes U.S. 60 in Socorro and Catron County.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes
portions of I-40.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An area of snow moving in from east central
Arizona will result in snowfall accumulations across the area. Snow
will taper off from west to east around sunrise Sunday.
From: Jan 25, 2026 02:59
Until: Jan 25, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected above 6500 feet. Total snow accumulations
between 3 and 12 inches.
* WHERE...White Mountains above 7000 feet.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Even light snowfall amounts can create
hazardous driving conditions due to slippery, snow-covered roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Forecast snowfall amounts from 10 PM MST Today to 5 AM MST
Sunday...
Alpine: 1 to 2" Pinetop-Lakeside: Trace to 1"
From: Jan 25, 2026 05:55
Until: Jan 25, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches
west of the Rio Grande, except 3 to 5 inches in the upper Tularosa
valley near Carrizozo.
* WHERE...San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, Upper Tularosa
Valley, and West Central Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes
portions of I-40.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An area of snow moving in from east central
Arizona will result in snowfall accumulations across the lower
elevations of west central NM. Snow across these areas will taper
off from west to east around sunrise Sunday. Snow currently ongoing
across the Upper Tularosa Valley will continue overnight before
tapering off from northwest to southeast mid Sunday morning.
From: Jan 25, 2026 02:59
Until: Jan 25, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected above 7000 feet. The more persistent and
heaviest snowfall is expected on Saturday. Total snow accumulations
between 4 to 10 inches.
* WHERE...White Mountains.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Travel is not recommended as heavy
snowfall and low visibility will create dangerous driving
conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening
commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Forecast snowfall amounts from 5 PM MST Today to 5 AM MST Sunday...
Alpine: 2 to 4" Pinetop-Lakeside: 1 to 2"
From: Jan 23, 2026 19:47
Until: Jan 24, 2026 14:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. The heaviest snowfall is expected late
tonight through Saturday morning. Total snow accumulations between
2 to 6 inches with higher amounts of 6 to 10 inches over Buffalo
Pass.
* WHERE...Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Travel is not recommended as heavy
snowfall and low visibility will create dangerous driving
conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening
commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Forecast snowfall amounts from 5 PM MST Today to 11 PM MST
Saturday...
Buffalo Pass: 6 to 10" Ganado: 2 to 4"
Window Rock: 2 to 4"
From: Jan 23, 2026 19:47
Until: Jan 24, 2026 14:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow, heavy at times, above 7000 feet. Total snow
accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, with higher amounts of 8 to
14 inches above 8000 feet.
* WHERE...White Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Travel is not recommended as heavy
snowfall and low visibility will create dangerous driving
conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Forecast snowfall amounts from 9 PM MST Today to 5 AM MST Sunday...
Alpine: 2 to 4" Pinetop-Lakeside: 2 to 4"
From: Jan 24, 2026 04:38
Until: Jan 24, 2026 14:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow, heavy at times. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8
inches above 7500 feet, with up to 3 inches expected below 7500
feet.
* WHERE...Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Periods of moderate to heavy snowfall
will create snow-covered roads and hazardous driving conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Forecast snowfall amounts from 9 PM MST Today to 11 PM MST
Saturday...
Buffalo Pass: 6 to 8" Ganado: Trace to 1"
Window Rock: Trace to 1"
From: Jan 24, 2026 04:38
Until: Jan 24, 2026 14:00
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 Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5
inches except between 5 and 10 inches above 8,000 feet.
* WHERE...Western Mountains, Far Northwest Highlands, and Northwest
Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain is likely in many of these areas below
8,000 feet before a transition over to snow down to valley floors
Saturday afternoon.
From: Jan 24, 2026 02:53
Until: Jan 24, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow possible above 7000 feet, with the
heaviest expected Saturday morning and afternoon. Total snow
accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible above 7000 feet,
with locally up to 18 inches in the highest elevations.
* WHERE...White Mountains above 7000 feet.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Travel is not recommended as heavy
snowfall and low visibility will create dangerous driving
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday
evening commute.
From: Jan 21, 2026 19:04
Until: Jan 22, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations will generally
range from 2 to 6 inches in areas below 7,500 feet with higher
amounts of 6 to 12 inches above 7,500 feet with locally higher
amounts of 12 to 18 inches above 10,000 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 Friday morning through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible for an
extended period of time, including areas along I-40 from Tijeras
Canyon to Grants. 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. Temperatures will be coldest Sunday and Monday
mornings when much of central to western NM will be in the single
digits with much colder wind chills.
From: Jan 21, 2026 18:07
Until: Jan 22, 2026 02:15
