ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning for most of northern, western, and central New Mexico. This is expected to be a major storm with potentially historic amounts of snow for some areas.
KRQE Meteorologist Liz Fellinger said the largest impacts of snow will be in northeastern New Mexico where more than 35″ are expected in some areas. Snow will begin Wednesday night and continue through Friday night. Current forecasts show Albuquerque seeing anywhere from a trace to 4″ of snow.
Weather Information
According to NWS, areas of the Sangre de Cristo, Jemez, Sandia, and Manzano Mountains could see feet of snow. Travel along the I-40 and I-25 corridors will most likely be impacted. Los Alamos, Raton, Angel Fire, Red River, and Las Vegas could all see over a foot of snow, according to NWS. Some parts of New Mexico could experience blizzard conditions with blowing snow, 35+ mph winds, and low visibility.
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