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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1227 PM MST Thu Jan 22 2026

TXZ270-222030-
/O.CAN.KMAF.WS.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260125T1200Z/
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains National Park
1227 PM MST Thu Jan 22 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED...

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NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-
271>274-277>279-251200-
/O.UPG.KMAF.WS.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260125T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WS.W.0001.260123T1800Z-260125T1200Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-Northern
Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-
Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-
Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-Guadalupe and Delaware
Mountains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-
Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Central Brewster-
Including the cities of Colorado City, Pine Springs, Seminole,
Big Bend National Park, Pecos, Marathon, Crane, Hobbs, Fort
Stockton, Carlsbad, Lovington, Gail, Queen, Andrews, Dryden,
Lamesa, McCamey, Stanton, Big Spring, Snyder, Tatum, Rankin,
Monahans, Alpine, Sanderson, Garden City, Fort Davis, Kermit,
Odessa, Midland, Eunice, Mentone, Guadalupe Mountains National
Park, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Jal, Artesia, Big Lake, Panther
Junction, and Van Horn
1227 PM MST Thu Jan 22 2026 /127 PM CST Thu Jan 22 2026/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ FRIDAY
TO 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected.  Storm total snow and
  sleet accumulations of 1 to 3 inches possible along amd north of
  I-20, with lesser amounts south.  Storm total ice accumulations of
  a quarter of an inch or more east of the Pecos.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western
  Texas.

* WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Friday to 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage
  are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In New Mexico, dial 511 or
visit nmroads.com for current road conditions. In Texas, dial
800-452-9292 or visit drivetexas.org for current road conditions.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

Keep cellphones charged in case power is lost.

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