Issued by the National Weather Service at 8:24 PM MDT on March 14, 2010
Numerous snow showers...will continue to impact the Rio Grande Valley...much of the Central Mountain chain and adjacent Highlands...as well as the Santa Fe...Las Vegas and Raton areas tonight. Before 11 PM...moderate to heavy snow will persist in the Santa Fe and East Mountain areas including Moriarty...Sedillo Hill... Sandia Park and Clines Corners...where an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow are possible this evening. Moderate to heavy snow will also spread into the Pecos and Cowles areas. Visibilities will be reduced to one mile or less in snow...and secondary roads over the higher terrain may be snow covered and slick. Otherwise...a few lighting strikes and rumbles of thunder are possible...as well as gusty northeast winds to around 35 mph. For the latest Road conditions call 511 or visit nmroads.Com.
Rest of Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Breezy. Scattered snow showers in the evening...then snow showers after midnight. New snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches. Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. North winds 10 to 20 mph increasing to northeast 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 35 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. Windy. Numerous snow showers in the morning...then scattered rain showers in the afternoon. Snow accumulation around 1 inch. Highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 40 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. East winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening.
... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow remains in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday.
* Snow accumulations... expect 1 to 3 inches... with the higher amounts along the foothills and lower amounts in the valley.
* Timing... snowfall will increase tonight... especially late evening into Monday morning. Snowfall will decrease in intensity Monday afternoon.
* Winds... strong East Canyon winds of 15 to 25 mph will be found along the Central Mountain gaps leading into the Rio Grande Valley... otherwise widespread significant winds are not expected at this time. Strongest winds will be Monday morning.
* Snow levels... a mixture of rain and snow will be found early this evening but all snow by late evening as temperatures drop.
* Local impacts... snow is expected to impact travel due to snow packed roadways and reduced visibilities.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will primarily cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities.
Monitor NOAA Weather Radio... weather.Gov/abq or your local media for the latest updates on this situation.
Winter Weather Advisory