Far Northwest Highlands

Winter Storm Warning
Statement as of 3:55 AM MST on February 12, 2012

... Winter Storm Warning in effect until 11 am MST Monday...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Winter
Storm Warning for heavy snow... which is in effect until 11 am MST
Monday. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect.

* Snow accumulations... 3 to 5 inches... with an additional 1 to 2
inches locally above 7500 feet near the Colorado border.

* Timing... developing snow showers will increase in coverage and
intensity through the day... and gradually taper off overnight
tonight.

* Winds... no widespread significant winds are expected.

* Snow levels... rising to 6500 feet by this afternoon... and
falling to the surface by this evening.

* Local impacts... locally moderate to briefly heavy snowfall
possible over Highway 64... Highway 550... and near Navajo Lake
State Park.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel... keep an extra flashlight... food...
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.






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