Upper Rio Grande Valley

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

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

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for snow... which is in effect until 11 am MST Monday.

* Snow accumulations... 1 to 3 inches through tonight... with up to
an additional inch locally 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 early afternoon and
returning to the surface by late afternoon.

* Local impacts... expect snow across highways 64 and 285... and
across State Road 522.

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.





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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