Northwest Highlands

Winter Weather Advisory
Statement as of 3:55 AM MST on February 12, 2012

... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 11 am MST
Monday...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow remains in effect until 11 am
MST Monday.

* Snow accumulations... 2 to 4 inches below 7500 feet with an
additional 1 to 2 inches above 7500 feet across the Jemez Mountains.
Locally higher amounts possible along west and southwest facing
slopes.

* 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 during the day and falling
back to the surface tonight.

* Local impacts... expect snow across Highway 550 and State Road
4... and across state roads 96 and 537... and in Valles Caldera
National preserve and over the Jicarilla Apache reservation.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will primarily cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities.



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Public Information Statement
Statement as of 12:37 am MST on February 12, 2012

Preliminary sustained wind reports across north and central New
Mexico for the last 24 hours.

... County... wind speed time/date of
   location /mph/ measurement

... Bernalillo...
   Albuquerque 5 S 37 656 PM 2/11
      - kabq ASOS.
   Carnuel 1 SW 33 849 PM 2/11

&&

Preliminary peak wind gust reports across north and central New
Mexico for the last 24 hours.

... County... Peak gust time/date of
   location /mph/ measurement

... Bernalillo...
   Albuquerque 5 S 51 653 PM 2/11
      - kabq ASOS.
   Sedillo 3 NNE 30 830 PM 2/11

... Sandoval...
   Placitas 1 ESE 43 832 PM 2/11

&&


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