Today is forecast to be Much Warmer than yesterday.
Nowcast as of 2:01 PM MST on December 8, 2009
Now
Through early afternoon very strong winds will continue from the Central Mountain chain eastward across the east central and southeast plains. West and northwest winds will blow at speeds from 35 to 50 mph with gusts from 60 to 75 mph. The strongest winds will shift to the area along and east of a line from Ruidoso to Tucumcari. Where fresh snow is on the ground...blowing snow will drop visibility below one half mile at times and cause travel problems. Highways impacted by blowing snow will include I-25 from Glorieta Pass to Raton Pass and I-40 in spots east of Albuquerque to Newkirk. Dangerous Crosswinds will impact motorists on north to south and northeast to southwest oriented roadways...such as Highway 54 from Santa Rosa to Carrizozo. For the latest Road conditions call 1.800.432.4269.
Forecast for Roosevelt County
Updated: 11:34 am MST on December 8, 2009
High Wind Warning in effect until 8 PM MST this evening...
Rest of Today
Very windy. Mostly cloudy with scattered rain and snow showers. Highs in the 50s. West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 mph.
... High Wind Warning remains in effect until 8 PM MST this evening...
A High Wind Warning remains in effect until 8 PM MST this evening.
West to southwest winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts between 60 and 70 mph will continue across much of central and eastern New Mexico. The strongest winds are expected across the south central mountains where wind gusts up to 75 mph are possible. Blowing snow is possible from earlier snow. This may lead to reduced visibilities in the area. Travelers should be alert to cross winds... especially along highways 285 and 70.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Remember... a High Wind Warning means hazardous weather conditions are imminent or highly likely.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 11:45 am MST on December 08, 2009
... County... Peak gust time/date of location /mph/ measurement
... Bernalillo... Albuquerque 10 WNW - kaeg 59 835 am 12/08 Albuquerque 5 S - kabq 51 608 am 12/08 Sedillo 1 WSW 50 551 am 12/08