West winds will strengthen today, especially around the higher terrain. Southwest winds will peak on Tuesday over the south-central mountains and nearby plains. Locally stronger wind gusts up to 50 mph may occur near rain showers.
A couple of disturbances will bring measurable precipitation to northern, western, and central parts of NM Tuesday, then mainly to central and northern areas Wednesday.
A colder weather system approaching from the north Tuesday night will increase chances for snow in the northern mountains and parts of northeast NM through Wednesday and Wednesday night.