Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Albuquerque, NM
Issued by NWS Albuquerque, NM
410 WWUS45 KABQ 230947 WSWABQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 247 AM MST Fri Jan 23 2026 NMZ210>218-221>224-229-232>234-237-232015- /O.EXT.KABQ.WS.W.0002.260123T1800Z-260125T1500Z/ 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-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County- De Baca County- 247 AM MST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM MST SUNDAY... * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ226-235-236-238>240-232015- /O.EXT.KABQ.WS.W.0002.260123T1800Z-260125T1800Z/ South Central Mountains-Curry County-Roosevelt County-Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 247 AM MST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 AM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 7 inches except up to 15 inches above 9,000 feet in the Sacramento mountains. Total ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Curry County, Roosevelt County, Chaves County Plains, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously cold temperatures will also accompany this winter storm. Temperatures will be coldest Sunday and Monday mornings when wind chills will drop below zero. A period freezing rain may occur Friday night before precipitation transitions over to snow, with eastern portions of Roosevelt and Curry counties the most likely receive ice accumulations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ208-232015- /O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0002.260124T1200Z-260125T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KABQ.WW.Y.0002.260124T0000Z-260125T1200Z/ Southwest Mountains- 247 AM MST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches, with higher amounts up to 1 foot above 9,000 feet. * WHERE...Southwest Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain is likely in many of these areas below 8,000 feet Friday, with a transition over to snow down to valley floors Saturday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ207-219-225-241-232015- /O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0002.260124T1200Z-260125T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KABQ.WW.Y.0002.260124T2100Z-260125T1500Z/ West Central Highlands-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-Upper Tularosa Valley-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 247 AM MST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 8 AM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches, with higher amounts in the Foothills of the Sandia and Manzano Mountains. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, West Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley, and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 8 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slick road conditions. This includes portions of I-40 and I-25. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain showers today through Saturday morning will transition to snow Sunday afternoon/evening when snow levels drop below valley floors. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ NMZ202-203-206-232015- /O.EXB.KABQ.WW.Y.0002.260124T0000Z-260125T1200Z/ Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-West Central Mountains- 247 AM MST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches except between 5 and 10 inches above 8000 feet. * WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands, Chuska Mountains, and West Central Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ NMZ227-228-230-231-232015- /O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0002.260123T1800Z-260125T1200Z/ Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County- 247 AM MST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. An extended period of cold temperatures will also increase the risk of frostbite and hypothermia. * WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, and Union County. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. This includes portions of U.S. Highways 70/380 and 285. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures will also accompany this winter storm, with the coldest temperatures Sunday and Monday mornings when wind chills may fall as low as -10F. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. && $$ 16