A winter storm will bring accumulating snow to much of central and northern New Mexico Friday through Saturday night, with the highest snowfall amounts likely along the central mountain chain.
Confidence continues to increase that a significant winter storm will impact much of central and northern New Mexico Friday through early Sunday. Take time now to prepare, particularly if you plan to travel.
Snow levels in central New Mexico remain a significant point of uncertainty with the incoming winter storm. 75th percentile snow levels (warmer scenario) favor mostly rain in Albuquerque, while 25th percentile snow levels (colder scenario) favors a quick transition over to snow and potentially significant snow accumulations in the metro area. We will continue to monitor trends closely in the coming days as this storm approaches. The dark blue line is the expected snow level with the foothills and valley elevations shown as dashed lines.
Widespread and dangerous wind chill temperatures throughout New Mexico on Friday night through Monday. Several locations will see apparent temperatures below zero. Many areas will be under freezing conditions for 48 to 96 hour or more.
Rain may change over to freezing rain and possibly sleet before changing to all snow over southeast NM Saturday afternoon. Ice accumulations of greater than 0.05" are possible but forecast confidence is low. The other scenario is that rain changes directly over to snow without a wintry mix in between. The weight of ice on power lines and tree limbs may create localized damage.
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