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WINTER WEATHER RETURNS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Severity: Moderate / Alert
For area: Northwest Plateau; Chuska Mountains; Far Northwest Highlands; Northwest Highlands; West Central Plateau; West Central Mountains; West Central Highlands; Southwest Mountains; San Francisco River Valley; Tusas Mountains Including Chama; Jemez Mountains; Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Upper Rio Grande Valley; Espanola Valley; Santa Fe Metro Area; Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Lower Rio Grande Valley; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood; Estancia Valley; Central Highlands; South Central Highlands; Upper Tularosa Valley; South Central Mountains; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Union County; Harding County; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County; Quay County; Curry County; Roosevelt County; De Baca County; Chaves County Plains; Eastern Lincoln County; Southwest Chaves County; San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands
Description: A significant weather change is coming late this week. Widespread precipitation is expected across northern and central New Mexico Friday through Saturday. Initially, much of the precipitation will fall as rain, but a potent cold front will race southward across the eastern plains and through the gaps of the Central Mountain Chain Friday night into Saturday morning. This front will change much of the precipitation to snow. Additionally, the front will bring gusty winds to both eastern New Mexico and within the Rio Grande Valley below gaps in the central mountain chain. Between 6 and 12 inches of snowfall is forecast for the Northern Mountains, and between 1 and 4 inches is forecast for much of eastern New Mexico and the high terrain of western New Mexico. Difficult driving conditions are possible and blowing snow will reduce visibility. Much colder temperatures will return to New Mexico on Saturday as well. High temperatures will be 15 to 35 degrees below normal and wind chills will make it feel even colder. Wind chill temperatures will be in the 20s Saturday afternoon across eastern NM, and in the 30s for most other areas. Individuals with travel or other outdoor plans should monitor the latest forecasts, watches, warnings, and advisories for updates on this late season winter storm.
Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Severity: Moderate / Alert
For area: Northwest Plateau; Chuska Mountains; Far Northwest Highlands; Northwest Highlands; West Central Plateau; West Central Mountains; West Central Highlands; Southwest Mountains; San Francisco River Valley; Tusas Mountains Including Chama; Jemez Mountains; Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Upper Rio Grande Valley; Espanola Valley; Santa Fe Metro Area; Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Lower Rio Grande Valley; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood; Estancia Valley; Central Highlands; South Central Highlands; Upper Tularosa Valley; South Central Mountains; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Union County; Harding County; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County; Quay County; Curry County; Roosevelt County; De Baca County; Chaves County Plains; Eastern Lincoln County; Southwest Chaves County; San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands
Description: A significant weather change is coming late this week. Widespread precipitation is expected across northern and central New Mexico Friday through Saturday. Initially, much of the precipitation will fall as rain, but a potent cold front will race southward across the eastern plains and through the gaps of the Central Mountain Chain Friday night into Saturday morning. This front will change much of the precipitation to snow. Additionally, the front will bring gusty winds to both eastern New Mexico and within the Rio Grande Valley below gaps in the central mountain chain. Between 6 and 12 inches of snowfall is forecast for the Northern Mountains, and between 1 and 4 inches is forecast for much of eastern New Mexico and the high terrain of western New Mexico. Difficult driving conditions are possible and blowing snow will reduce visibility. Much colder temperatures will return to New Mexico on Saturday as well. High temperatures will be 15 to 35 degrees below normal and wind chills will make it feel even colder. Wind chill temperatures will be in the 20s Saturday afternoon across eastern NM, and in the 30s for most other areas. Individuals with travel or other outdoor plans should monitor the latest forecasts, watches, warnings, and advisories for updates on this late season winter storm.
Santa Fe County Municipal Airport, NM
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2 Apr 19:53 pm MDT
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currently
43°
Feels like:
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Winds
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Wind Gusts
0 mph
Wind Chill
43°
DewPoint
10°
Humidity
26%
Visibility
10.00 miles
Pressure
29.70 in.
43°
Feels like:
43°
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Winds
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Wind Gusts
0 mph
Wind Chill
43°
DewPoint
10°
Humidity
26%
Visibility
10.00 miles
Pressure
29.70 in.
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3 Day Forecast
Thursday
Apr 3
High 48° Chance Snow Showers then Sunny
Thursday Night
High 30° Mostly Cloudy
Friday
Apr 4
High 52° Slight Chance Snow Showers then Rain Showers Likely
Friday Night
High 30° Slight Chance T-storms
Saturday
Apr 5
High 39° Snow Showers Likely
Saturday Night
High 24° Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
7 Day Detailed Forecast
Thursday
Apr 3
A chance of snow showers before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Apr 4
A slight chance of snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers likely before 9pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.
Saturday
Apr 5
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
North East wind 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
South East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Apr 6
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
North West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
North East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Apr 7
Sunny, with a high near 58.
North West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Apr 8
Sunny, with a high near 66.
North West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Apr 9
Sunny, with a high near 70.
North West wind 5 to 15 mph.