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
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
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday 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 combined with very strong
winds will create periods of blowing snow Wednesday evening and
night.
From: Feb 18, 2026 02:19
Until: Feb 18, 2026 12:00
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Far Northeast
Highlands, and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday 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.
From: Feb 18, 2026 02:19
Until: Feb 18, 2026 12:00
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING WEDNESDAY FROM 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 WEDNESDAY FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM FOR THE MIDDLE
RIO GRANDE VALLEY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Another day of strong to potentially damaging southwest winds is
expected on Wednesday, with minimum relative humidity values down
to 8 and 22 percent across central and eastern NM. Uncertainty
exists in the overall fine fuel moisture across the middle Rio
Grande Valley. Winds will weaken some while shifting out of the
northwest on Thursday, and humidities will climb some, but there
is a roughly 25 percent chance that critical fire weather
conditions will return to some areas east of the central mountain
chain.
* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), Northeast
Plains (Zone 104), and East Central Plains (Zone 126) today
and Wednesday from 10 AM until 7 PM MST.
* 20 FOOT WINDS... For Wednesday, southwest winds 25 to 40 mph
with gusts between 45 and 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY... For Wednesday, minimum values of 8 to 20
percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 01:59
Until: Feb 18, 2026 12:00
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...The east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and
adjacent highlands.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday 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 brief period of snow Wednesday evening may
create areas of blowing snow along the east slopes of the Sangre de
Cristo Mountains.
From: Feb 18, 2026 02:19
Until: Feb 18, 2026 12:00
Freezing Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter miles or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands around Raton.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel in the Raton area along U.S. 64 and
I-25 may become hazardous. Slick spots may develop on elevated
bridges and overpasses.
From: Jan 31, 2026 11:48
Until: Jan 31, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between zero and 15 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, and west central New Mexico.
* WHEN...Until 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 26, 2026 04:40
Until: Jan 26, 2026 16:00
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 02:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 0 to 10 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast New Mexico.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday evening to 9 AM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result
in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those experiencing impacts from the most
recent winter event like power outages should seek warming shelters
or other means of preventing exposure to these cold elements.
From: Jan 25, 2026 07:43
Until: Jan 25, 2026 18:00
Avalanche Warning
AVWABQ
The following message is transmitted at the request of the Taos
Avalanche Center.
The Taos Avalanche Center in Taos has issued a Backcountry
Avalanche Warning.
* WHAT...The avalanche danger is currently considered high.
Continued snow will fall in the northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains through Saturday. Very dangerous avalanche conditions
will develop quickly today as the storm progresses.
* WHERE...Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area and Columbine Hondo
Wilderness above 9000 feet. This does not include ski areas
where avalanche hazard reduction measures are performed.
* WHEN... In effect from Saturday 6 AM MST to Sunday 6 AM MST.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and winds today will create widespread
areas of instability. Both human triggered and natural
avalanches are very likely and avalanches large enough to bury
or injure a person are expected. Stay off slopes steeper than
30 degrees. This warning does not apply to ski areas where
avalanche hazard reduction measures are performed.
From: Jan 24, 2026 12:39
Until: Jan 25, 2026 13:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4
inches. An extended period of cold temperatures will also increase
the risk of frostbite and hypothermia.
* WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Johnson and
Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, and Union County.
* 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 Raton and Springer along portions of
I-25.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures will also accompany
this winter storm, with the coldest temperatures Sunday and Monday
mornings when wind chills may fall as low as -10F.
From: Jan 23, 2026 18:01
Until: Jan 24, 2026 03:00
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 23, 2026 18:01
Until: Jan 24, 2026 03:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4
inches. An extended period of cold temperatures will also increase
the risk of frostbite and hypothermia.
* WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Johnson and
Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, and Union County.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 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 portions of U.S. Highways 70/380 and
285.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures will also accompany
this winter storm, with the coldest temperatures Sunday and Monday
mornings when wind chills may fall as low as -10F.
From: Jan 23, 2026 09:47
Until: Jan 23, 2026 20:15
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 10 inches across much of eastern New Mexico with
higher amounts of 10 to 16 inches above 9,000 feet.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast New Mexico.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 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 23, 2026 09:47
Until: Jan 23, 2026 20:15
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 02:59
Until: Jan 23, 2026 13:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3
inches. An extended period of cold temperatures will also increase
the risk of frostbite and hypothermia.
* WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Johnson and
Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, and Union County.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 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 portions of U.S. Highways 70/380 and
285.
* 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 New Mexico will be in the
single digits with much colder wind chills.
From: Jan 23, 2026 02:59
Until: Jan 23, 2026 13:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches except between 6 and 10 inches above 8500 feet. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Far Northeast
Highlands, Harding County, and Northeast Highlands.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM 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-25 between Raton
to Las Vegas.
From: Jan 08, 2026 18:23
Until: Jan 09, 2026 03:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass and Union
County.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM 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-25 and US 64/87.
Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility with
periods of white-out conditions.
From: Jan 08, 2026 18:23
Until: Jan 09, 2026 03:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 6
inches, except 6 to 10 inches above 9,500 feet. Winds gusting as
high as 35 mph.
* 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 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 through
Tijeras Pass. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday
evening and Friday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next round of snow will bring late this
afternoon peaking in intensity tonight.
From: Jan 08, 2026 18:23
Until: Jan 09, 2026 03:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations generally
between 2 and 4 inches possible with higher amounts of 4 to 6
inches on Raton Pass. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph, creating
periods of "white-out" conditions.
* WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass and Union
County.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM 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-25 and US 64/87.
Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility with
periods of white-out conditions.
From: Jan 08, 2026 09:03
Until: Jan 08, 2026 18:30
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4
inches with isolated higher amounts of 4 to 8 inches above 8,000
feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Far Northeast
Highlands, Harding County, and Northeast Highlands.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes
portions of I-25.
From: Jan 08, 2026 09:03
Until: Jan 08, 2026 18:30
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
6 inches below 7,500 feet with higher amounts of 6 to 12 inches
above 7,500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* 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 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.
* 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
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
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...From 6 PM this evening to 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 19, 2025 17:34
Until: Dec 20, 2025 02:00
High Wind Watch
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Central Highlands, Guadalupe County, East Slopes Sangre de
Cristo Mountains, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Far
Northeast Highlands, and Northeast Highlands.
* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.
* 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...Erratic timing and locations of peak gusts
above 60 mph are favored along the I-25 corridor between Las Vegas
and Raton.
From: Dec 18, 2025 03:00
Until: Dec 18, 2025 16:00
