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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Dec 29, 2025 at 6:02:32 pm MST

Chilly temperatures are expected tonight with most locations in the teens and 20s. Localized areas of freezing fog may develop across the Pecos and Tularosa River Valleys across south central and southeast NM. Low visibility and slick surfaces may develop.
Breezy to windy conditions will return Thursday and Friday across eastern NM. Difficult driving conditions will be a concern for high profile vehicles.
Precipitation chances return Thursday and Friday across central and western New Mexico. Precipitation will start early in the morning on Thursday across western NM before spreading eastward. Snow will be favored above 10,000 feet, with rain at lower elevations. Amounts will be minimal.
A warming trend begins on Tuesday and all areas will be back above normal by Wednesday. Above normal temperatures will continue through the week.

 

 
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