Red Flag Warning
...A RED FLAG WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM TUESDAY
FOR EASTERN NM DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Another round of critical fire weather conditions are expected
Tuesday across a broader area of eastern New Mexico. Strong
westerly winds and low humidity will allow any fire that starts
to spread rapidly.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AREA AND TIMING...Central Highlands (Zone 125) from 11 AM to 7
PM Tuesday. Fire Weather Watch in effect Tuesday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 9 and 14 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Mar 03, 2026 01:53
Until: Mar 03, 2026 19:00
Red Flag Warning
...A RED FLAG WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM TUESDAY
FOR EASTERN NM DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Another round of critical fire weather conditions are expected
Tuesday across a broader area of eastern New Mexico. Strong
westerly winds and low humidity will allow any fire that starts
to spread rapidly.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Highlands (Zone 123) from 11 AM to
7 PM Tuesday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 8 and 13 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Mar 03, 2026 01:53
Until: Mar 03, 2026 19:00
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MONDAY FOR THE
NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Critical fire weather conditions will develop Monday across the
Northeast Highlands along and east of the I-25 corridor from
Ribera to Las Vegas to Raton. Strong southwest winds and low
humidity will allow any fire that starts to spread rapidly.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Monday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AREA AND TIMING...This includes the Northeast Highlands (Zone
123) from 11 AM to 7 PM Monday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 9 and 14 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Mar 01, 2026 17:40
Until: Mar 02, 2026 09:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Central Highlands, De Baca County, Guadalupe County, and
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 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 25, 2026 05:31
Until: Feb 25, 2026 18:15
Fire Weather Watch
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM TUESDAY FOR
THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL HIGHLANDS AND PLAINS DUE TO GUSTY
WEST WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Stronger mid and upper level westerly flow will result in gusty
west winds along and east of the central mountain chain on
Tuesday. The strongest west winds will be along the I-40 corridor
from Clines Corners to the Texas border with peak gusts of 40 to
50 mph. These gusty west winds combined with well above normal
temperatures and minimum relative humidity values between 7 and
14 percent will result in several hours of critical fire weather
conditions across the northeast and east central highlands and
plains during the midday and afternoon hours, especially across
the I-40 corridor in eastern New Mexico and the I-25 corridor from
Las Vegas to Springer.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire
Weather Watch...which is in effect from Tuesday morning through
Tuesday afternoon.
* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Northeast
Highlands (Zone 123), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East
Central Plains (Zone 126) Tuesday from 10 AM to 6 PM MST.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 20 to 35 mph with peak gusts of 35
to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values between 7
and 14 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 22, 2026 19:00
Until: Feb 23, 2026 09:00
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND
EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND 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 parts of the state will
result in critical fire weather conditions again today. Wind
speeds will be stronger today than they were Thursday, with
westerly gusts reaching 50 to 60 mph.
* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), East Central
Plains (Zone 126), and Central Highlands (Zone 125) today from
9 AM to 6 PM MST.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60
mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 12 and 19 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 20, 2026 09:36
Until: Feb 21, 2026 01:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 39 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, and southeast New Mexico.
* 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 north-to-south
oriented roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow amounts of 2 to 4 inches (higher on
mountain peaks) are also expected. Blowing snow may reduce
visibility at times.
From: Feb 20, 2026 14:37
Until: Feb 20, 2026 22:45
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Central Highlands, Guadalupe County, East Slopes Sangre de
Cristo Mountains, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Eastern San
Miguel County, and Northeast Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow is likely to reduce visibility to
as low as one-half mile in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at times.
From: Feb 20, 2026 14:37
Until: Feb 20, 2026 22:45
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, and southeast New Mexico.
* WHEN...From 9 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: Feb 20, 2026 02:41
Until: Feb 20, 2026 15:00
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Central Highlands, Guadalupe County, East Slopes Sangre de
Cristo Mountains, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Eastern San
Miguel County, and Northeast Highlands.
* WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow is likely to reduce visibility to
as low as one-half mile in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at times.
From: Feb 20, 2026 02:41
Until: Feb 20, 2026 15:00
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, and southeast New Mexico along and just east of the
central mountain chain, as well as Guadalupe County.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few inches of snow are forecast in the
Sangre de Cristo Mountains this afternoon. Periods of snow and
blowing snow will drop visibility below a half mile at times. Snow
drifts will reach over 6 inches in spots.
From: Feb 18, 2026 12:13
Until: Feb 19, 2026 03:00
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 this morning to 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...This afternoon and early evening, there is a
moderately high probability of snow squalls along and west of the
Tusas and Jemez Mountains capable of producing brief periods of
near zero visibility, a flash freeze, and a quick inch or two of
snow that will make driving treacherous.
From: Feb 18, 2026 12:13
Until: Feb 19, 2026 03:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4
inches, except up to 8 inches over high mountain peaks. Winds
gusting as high as 65 mph.
* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 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. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees
and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front will cross from the northwest,
bring a few snow showers across the mountains during the evening
and into the nighttime hours. Visibility will drop below a half
mile at times during periods of snow and blowing snow.
From: Feb 18, 2026 18:21
Until: Feb 19, 2026 02:30
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY 10 AM TO 7 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, AND THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, DUE
TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FRIDAY FROM 1 TO 6 PM FOR THE EAST CENTRAL
PLAINS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Another day of strong to potentially damaging southwest winds is
expected today, with minimum humidities as low as 9 percent across
eastern NM, where Energy Release Components vary from the 50th to
95th percentile and a couple of active wildfires are underway.
After locally critical fire weather conditions and somewhat
weaker winds on Thursday, wind speeds will strengthen again on
Friday when widespread critical fire weather conditions are
expected to return to the east central plains.
* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), Northeast
Plains (Zone 104), and Central Highlands (Zone 104) today from
10 AM until 7 PM MST.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts from 50 to 60
mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Bottoming out between 12 to 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 10:37
Until: Feb 19, 2026 02:00
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY 10 AM TO 7 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, AND THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND
THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW
HUMIDITY...
... FIRE WEATHER WATCH THURSDAY FROM 12 TO 6 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST
PLAINS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FRIDAY FROM 1 TO 6 PM FOR THE EAST CENTRAL
PLAINS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Another day of strong to potentially damaging southwest winds is
expected today, with minimum humidities as low as 9 percent
across eastern NM, where Energy Release Components vary from the
50th to 95th percentile and a couple of active wildfires are
underway. After locally critical fire weather conditions and
somewhat weaker winds on Thursday, wind speeds will strengthen
again on Friday when widespread critical fire weather conditions
are expected to return to the east central plains.
* AREA AND TIMING...Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), Northeast
Highlands (Zone 123), and Central Highlands (Zone 125), today
until 7 PM MST.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts from 45 to
55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Bottoming out between 12 to 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 19:13
Until: Feb 19, 2026 02:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills dropping between 15 below zero and 15
above.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast New Mexico.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 9 AM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warming shelters are available in portions of
Lincoln County impacted by power outages.
From: Jan 25, 2026 17:57
Until: Jan 26, 2026 16:00
Winter Storm Watch
The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Albuquerque NM on this developing situation.
From: Jan 23, 2026 18:00
Until: Jan 25, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches
across much of the eastern half of New Mexico with higher amounts
of 8 to 16 inches above 9,000 feet.
* WHERE...Much of central to east central New Mexico, including
Interstate 40 from Tijeras to Santa Rosa to the Texas border.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 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 much colder wind chills.
From: Jan 23, 2026 18:00
Until: Jan 25, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and
6 inches below 8,000 feet and 6 to 12 inches above 8,000 feet in
the Sangre de Cristo mountains.
* WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Espanola Valley,
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Upper Rio Grande Valley.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be
necessary if traveling through mountain passes. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures are expected Sunday
and Monday mornings, with low temperatures in the single digits or
colder and wind chills below zero.
From: Jan 22, 2026 09:14
Until: Jan 22, 2026 19:00
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 Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Central Highlands, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass,
and Santa Fe Metro Area.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes
portions of I-25 near Santa Fe and I-40 near Clines Corners. The
hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.
From: Jan 09, 2026 17:35
Until: Jan 10, 2026 03:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of one to three inches.
* WHERE...Central Highlands, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass,
Northwest Highlands, Santa Fe Metro Area, and Upper Rio Grande
Valley.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes
portions of I-40 near Clines Corners. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Friday morning commute.
From: Jan 09, 2026 11:56
Until: Jan 09, 2026 18:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of two to four
inches.
* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Far Northwest Highlands,
Tusas Mountains Including Chama, and Jemez Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.
* 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 through
Tijeras Pass. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday
morning commutes.
From: Jan 09, 2026 11:56
Until: Jan 09, 2026 18:00
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Central Highlands and Guadalupe County.
* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power
outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong crosswinds on north to south oriented
roadways, such as US285, will create difficult to severe driving
conditions. The strongest winds will be found across the Central
Highlands and far western Guadalupe County near Vaughn.
From: Jan 01, 2026 18:14
Until: Jan 02, 2026 06:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches,
except 3 to 6 inches above 10,000 feet with locally higher amounts
on the Brazos Ridge in the Tusas Mountains. West wind gusting as
high as 50 mph above 9,500 feet.
* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Tusas
Mountains Including Chama.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially on Highway 64
near the Brazos Summit, NM-38 over Bobcat Pass, and NM-518 near
Holman Hill. Periods of blowing snow will drop the visibility below
a half mile at times over mountain passes. Tire traction will be
reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The weight of heavy wet snow may down some
tree limbs.
From: Dec 28, 2025 00:55
Until: Dec 28, 2025 13:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch above
7500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Tusas
Mountains including Chama.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially on Highway 64
near the Brazos Summit, NM-38 over Bobcat Pass, and NM-518 near
Holman Hill. Periods of blowing snow will drop the visibility below
a half mile at times over mountain passes. Tire traction will be
reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The weight of heavy wet snow may down some
tree limbs.
From: Dec 28, 2025 07:59
Until: Dec 28, 2025 13:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. The heaviest amounts will occur on
west-facing slopes above 9,000 feet.
* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Tusas
Mountains Including Chama.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially on Highway 64
near the Brazos Summit, NM-38 over Bobcat Pass, and NM-518 near
Holman Hill. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The weight of heavy wet snow may down some
tree limbs.
From: Dec 27, 2025 17:43
Until: Dec 28, 2025 03:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected,
mainly at and above 9,500 feet.
* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher wind gusts may occur near the peaks of
the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
From: Dec 20, 2025 00:02
Until: Dec 20, 2025 16:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches, except between 4 and 8 inches above 7500 feet. Locally up
to 10 inches on the highest peaks of the Sangre de Cristo
Mountains.
* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Glorieta Mesa Including
Glorieta Pass, Upper Rio Grande Valley, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas
Including Raton Pass, Far Northeast Highlands, and Northeast
Highlands.
* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 6 AM MST Thursday.
* 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-25. The
hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin to accumulate near the
Colorado border Wednesday afternoon, but not until sunset
Wednesday south of Highway 64.
From: Dec 02, 2025 09:40
Until: Dec 02, 2025 19:00
