Damaging winds are forecast along and east of the central mountain chain today as gusts reach up to 70 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph are forecast westward almost to the continental divide. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are forecast in many locations on Wednesday, with an increasing likelihood of gusts to 60 mph in the south central mountains. Localized gusts up to 50 mph will again be possible along and just east of the central mountain chain on Thursday and Friday.
Strong winds and low humidity will combine with dry vegetation to produce critical fire weather conditions over eastern NM this week. The middle and lower Rio Grande Valley may be at risk as well on Wednesday.
Strong, spring-like winds continue over northern and central New Mexico Wednesday with breezy to windy conditions persisting in several areas again on Thursday. Hazardous crosswinds will impact area roads, especially along north-to-south routes with areas of blowing dust also reducing visibility.
A series of disturbances will bring periods of snow and blowing snow to the higher terrain of northern and western NM today through Wednesday night. Heaviest snow accumulations are expected along the west-facing slopes of the northern mountains. Strong winds will also result in blowing snow and periods of whiteout conditions in the mountains.
Probabilities of snowfall exceeding 2 inches and 4 inches through early Friday morning have trended up slightly for the northern mountains and areas along and west of the Continental Divide. There is likely to be a lull in snowfall during the day on Thursday, before it redevelops Thursday night and continues into the day on Friday.
Several days of dry and windy conditions will result in favorable conditions for rapid fire spread across eastern and parts of central NM for the middle of this week. Please follow these fire safety tips to prevent a spark and cause an uncontrollable wildfire.
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