Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Curry County, De Baca County, Quay County, Eastern San
Miguel County, Harding County, and Union County.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM MST Thursday.
* 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 blowing dust on the eastern plains.
From: Feb 18, 2026 12:13
Until: Feb 19, 2026 03:00
Fire Weather Watch
...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.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire
Weather Watch...which is in effect Friday afternoon.
* AREA AND TIMING...East Central Plains (Zone 126) today from 10
AM until 7 PM MST, and Friday from 1 to 6 PM MST.
* 20 FOOT WINDS... For today, southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts
between 45 and 55 mph. For Friday, southwest 20 to 35 mph with
gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today, bottoming out from 9 to 13
percent. For Friday, 13 to 18 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 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
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... Central Highlands (Zone 125) from 10 AM
until 7 PM MST.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 35 to 40 mph with peak gusts between
50 and 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 12 and 22 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
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Northeast and East Central Plains of New Mexico.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 5 AM MST Thursday.
* 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 blowing dust on the eastern plains.
From: Feb 18, 2026 02:19
Until: Feb 18, 2026 12:00
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
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 degrees below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Curry County, De Baca County, Roosevelt County, and Chaves
County Plains.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills 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 26, 2026 04:40
Until: Jan 26, 2026 16:00
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
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 15 below
expected.
* WHERE...Curry County, De Baca County, Roosevelt County, Chaves
County Plains, and Southwest Chaves County.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday evening to 9 AM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result
in hypothermia or frostbite 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
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 25, 2026 15:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches
except between 2 and 4 inches above 7500 feet.
* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Curry
County, Roosevelt County, Chaves County Plains, and Southwest
Chaves County.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Avoid travel if at all possible, as conditions will
remain treacherous and very difficult. Tire traction will be
reduced. If you must travel, extend the distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you, and allow extra time to
reach your destination.
* 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 25, 2026 10:36
Until: Jan 25, 2026 15:00
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. Additional snow accumulations between 1 to 3
inches across the I-40 corridor, expect between 3 to 5 inches on
U.S. Highway 54 and 60 from Corona to Fort Sumner.
* 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...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes
portions of I-40.
* 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 25, 2026 02:59
Until: Jan 25, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7
inches except between 8 and 12 inches across Sierra Blanca Peak and
the peaks of the Capitan 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...Avoid travel if at all possible, as conditions will
remain treacherous and very difficult. Tire traction will be
reduced. If you must travel, extend the distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you, and allow extra time to
reach your destination.
* 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 25, 2026 02:59
Until: Jan 25, 2026 12:00
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
