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 1:08:06 pm MST

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The first snowfall of the season will come to much of south central and southeast NM today, bringing winter storm conditions for some and only minor travel impacts for others. Winter highlights in effect through 11PM MST Monday.

The first snowfall of the winter season is coming to south central and southeast NM ltoday. The area of highest confidence in our expected snowfall amounts is from Ruidoso southeast to Elk, Dunken Artesia, and Carlsbad . Roadways will become snow-packed and icy, making for difficult to potentially severe driving conditions.

The coldest temperatures since December 5th are expected across northern and central today in the wake of yesterday's potent cold front. This cold air will be a big shock after the recent record warmth these past 2 to 3 weeks. These readings are only about 5 to 10 degrees below normal, except 15 to 25 degrees below normal across south central and southeast NM due to snow.

After cold temperatures today, temperatures will rise through the week and be back above average areawide by mid week. Snow chances across far southeast and south central NM today. Rain and mountain peak snow chances across western and central NM early New Year's Day through mid Friday.