New Mexico
More snow and strong winds coming to NW New Mexico through Friday
A fast-moving Pacific front may bring brief snow squalls Wednesday afternoon and evening across northwest New Mexico, including near the Continental Divide, Gallup and Farmington.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A fast-moving Pacific front may bring brief snow squalls Wednesday afternoon and evening across northwest New Mexico, including near the Continental Divide, Gallup and Farmington.
Impacts could include sudden heavy snow, near zero visibility and quick accumulation of 1–2 inches. A flash freeze could create very hazardous travel conditions.
Travel across northwest New Mexico late today is discouraged if possible. Additional weak disturbances tonight keep a 10–30% chance of snow showers along and west of the central mountain chain.
Weather outlook
Additional snow amounts will be light and mainly in the mountains. Winds remain strong, especially along and east of the central mountain chain.
Thursday will still be windy, but not as strong as today. Gusts are generally 30–40 mph, with up to 50 mph along and east of the central mountain chain, especially in the morning.
Light snow showers remain possible west and north, with temperatures continuing to trend colder. Highs range from near average in the far east to up to 18 degrees below normal in western New Mexico.
Friday’s storm
Another storm moves through on Friday, bringing more snow for northwest and northern mountains. A few inches are likely, with up to 6 inches in the Tusas Mountains.
Another snow squall is possible Friday morning across northwest New Mexico, which may be stronger than today’s. Brief heavy snow and very low visibility are possible.
Winds will increase again, with gusts 40–50 mph common and near 60 mph possible along and east of the central mountain chain.
Josh’s Saturday Night Forecast
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Calmer weather has moved back into the state this afternoon. Temperatures are slightly warmer across northwestern New Mexico, while southeastern areas are cooler thanks to the backdoor cold fronts that moved in on Friday. Breezier winds will return Sunday and will help kick off a warming trend across the state, along with an elevated fire threat in eastern New Mexico.
Warmer weather will continue building in across the state throughout the upcoming week. A few isolated rain chances will return Monday in parts of New Mexico, but some of that rain may evaporate before reaching the ground.
Good morning!
Heading out the door this morning? Bundle up! Cold air has settled into the Land of Enchantment after two cold fronts passed through New Mexico within the last 24 hours. Temperatures have fallen to the teens, 20s and 30s throughout northern New Mexico. The metro area is just as cold with Moriarty falling to the teens and several other cities bottoming out near the freezing point. The National Weather Service (NWS) has Freeze Warnings in place until 9 a.m. for several locations in northern and central New Mexico. However, one of the aforementioned cold fronts is still moving through eastern New Mexico this morning. That back door cold front has brought 30-45 mph wind gusts, or more, in southeastern New Mexico. The front will push west further west this morning bringing breezy winds to far south and southwestern New Mexico this afternoon. Otherwise, much calmer weather will be on tap for the state compared to the majority of this week.
The colder air this morning will bring cooler and seasonable weather to the Land of Enchantment later on Saturday. Afternoon highs will range from the high 50s, in sections of the northern mountains, to the 70s in southern New Mexico. Throughout the weekend into early next week a warming trend is expected as a ridge of high pressure builds on Sunday, which is forecasted to last through at least Tuesday. By next Tuesday, high temperatures will be 5 to 15 degrees above normal, and even warmer for some locations by next Wednesday with breezy conditions returning to the state.
Moisture does stream back into the state early next week across New Mexico. Tomorrow’s forecast is expected to have cloud coverage increase with warmer weather. On Monday sufficient moisture in the mid to upper levels of the atmosphere will bring the chance for showers; however, moisture levels toward the surface will be lower. That will also bring the chance for dry showers and thunderstorms throughout the state. Have a great weekend and stay warm this morning!
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico man has taken a plea deal for his role in the death of a three-year-old girl more than two years ago. Police said that Kerri Santos brought her toddler to University of New Mexico Hospital, claiming that she fell and hurt herself. Medical staff determined the child was already dead when she arrived, and noticed signs of abuse, including evidence that she had been tied up. Police said that Santos and three others were staying at James Welch’s home when the abuse took place.
On Friday, Welch pleaded no contest to three counts of child abuse and tampering with evidence. He faces up to five years behind bars.
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