Ruidoso, NM

5:59 PM MST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0700)
Elev: 6795 ft
Lon: 105.7° W
Lat: 33.3° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Cold air poured into the Plains on Saturday, while snow showers developed in parts of the Northeast. A strong low pressure system that brought heavy rain to the Southern Plains and Southeast has advanced eastward and off the East Coast into the Atlantic Ocean. However, counter-clockwise flow around this system continued to push moisture into the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley. In addition to cool air over the region, this allowed for snow showers to develop across Michigan and the Ohio River Valley. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches in most areas, with up to 5 inches at higher elevations of the Central Appalachians. Coastal regions remained slightly warmer, which maintained light rain showers from southern Maine through Virginia.

Behind this system, a dominant ridge of high pressure continued to build over the Plains. This system started to stretch eastward over the Mississippi Valley. Flow around this system pulled cold air in from central Canada and kept seasonable cool temperatures over the Central US. High temperatures only reached into the 30s in parts of northern Texas, while the Central and Northern Plains saw highs in the teens, with overnight lows in the negative teens.

Out West, cool conditions persisted with areas of wet weather as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Rainfall totals and high elevation snow accumulation remained light. A few light rain showers extended into California as moist onshore flow persisted.
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Cold air poured into the Plains on Saturday, while snow showers developed in parts of the Northeast. A strong low pressure system that brought heavy rain to the Southern Plains and Southeast has advanced eastward and off the East Coast into the Atlantic Ocean. However, counter-clockwise flow around this system continued to push moisture into the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley. In addition to cool air over the region, this allowed for snow showers to develop across Michigan and the Ohio River Valley. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches in most areas, with up to 5 inches at higher elevations of the Central Appalachians. Coastal regions remained slightly warmer, which maintained light rain showers from southern Maine through Virginia.

Behind this system, a dominant ridge of high pressure continued to build over the Plains. This system started to stretch eastward over the Mississippi Valley. Flow around this system pulled cold air in from central Canada and kept seasonable cool temperatures over the Central US. High temperatures only reached into the 30s in parts of northern Texas, while the Central and Northern Plains saw highs in the teens, with overnight lows in the negative teens.

Out West, cool conditions persisted with areas of wet weather as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Rainfall totals and high elevation snow accumulation remained light. A few light rain showers extended into California as moist onshore flow persisted.
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Ruidoso Weather at a Glance
Updated 5:55 PM MST
Weather Station
Ruidoso (KSRR)
Elevation
6814 ft
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Now
Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
23 °F
Feels Like 12 °F
Wind(mph)
10
Sunrise / Set
6:50 AM
5:43 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 25 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Rain 47 °F
Rain
30% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Chance of Snow 29 °F
Chance of Snow
20% chance of precipitation
Monday
Partly Cloudy 52 | 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 52 | 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 49 | 27 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.22 in
Visibility
3.0 miles
Clouds
Overcast 200 ft
Moisture
Humidity
93%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
33 in
METAR
METAR KSRR 120055Z AUTO 11009G16KT 3SM BR OVC002 M05/M06 A3022 RMK AO2
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Windchill
12 °F
Dew Point
21 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
10 mph from ESE
Wind Gust
18 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
6.80 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for South Central Mountains
Tonight
nt_snow Partly cloudy in the evening...then mostly cloudy with isolated snow showers after midnight. Lows 15 to 25. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
snow Snow showers likely in the morning...then chance of thunderstorms with rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Snow accumulation 2 to 4 inches. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s. South winds 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers in the evening...then partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Snow accumulation around 1 inch. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph after midnight.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Breezy. Not as cool. Highs in the lower 40s to mid 50s. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
Monday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Breezy. Highs in the 40s to mid 50s.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancesnow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Breezy. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
Wednesday
snow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the 40s to lower 50s.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancesnow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
Thursday
snow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
Thursday Night
nt_chancesnow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
Friday
snow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the 40s to lower 50s.
Friday Night
nt_chancesnow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
Saturday
snow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the 40s.
Source: NWS at 3:56 PM MST on February 11, 2012
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Nowcast as of 5:53 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Widespread low clouds and areas of freezing fog will continue through the evening from the east slopes of the Central Mountain chain to the Texas border. The fog and low clouds will be the most dense from the Ruidoso area north through Clines Corners...Las Vegas and Raton. Visibilities across this region before 9 PM will range from one quarter to one half mile to around 2 miles. The fog could also result in areas of black ice on highways...including Interstate 40 and Interstate 25. Bridges and overpasses could also be slick with black ice. Very light snow may also accompany the low clouds and fog. Driving will be dangerous due to sudden changes in visibility and icy roads. Motorists should allow plenty of time to reach their destinations during the evening across central and eastern New Mexico.
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 88345
Saturday, 11
Clear
52 | 25 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 12
Rain
47 | 29 °F
Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
52 | 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Partly Cloudy
52 | 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
49 | 27 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Partly Cloudy
49 | 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Friday, 17
Partly Cloudy
47 | 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 18
Partly Cloudy
45 | NA
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Source: NWS at 3:56 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for South Central Mountains
Tonight
nt_snow Partly cloudy in the evening...then mostly cloudy with isolated snow showers after midnight. Lows 15 to 25. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 19 49 | 21 39 | 21 30 | 18
Wind 4 mph WSW 5 mph South 6 mph SSE 3 mph ESE
Humidity 55% 33% 49% 59%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 18% 19% 40% 63%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:50 AM
5:43 PM
Source: NWS at 3:56 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for South Central Mountains
Sunday
snow Snow showers likely in the morning...then chance of thunderstorms with rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Snow accumulation 2 to 4 inches. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s. South winds 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers in the evening...then partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Snow accumulation around 1 inch. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 28 | 19 38 | 25 39 | 26 30 | 23
Wind 3 mph South 10 mph SSW 11 mph SSW 13 mph SW
Humidity 73% 61% 60% 73%
Chance of Precip. 10% 30% 30% 20%
Cloud Cover 82% 82% 66% 66%
Conditions Snow Showers Thunderstorm Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
6:49 AM
5:44 PM
Source: NWS at 3:56 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for South Central Mountains
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Breezy. Not as cool. Highs in the lower 40s to mid 50s. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
Monday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 31 | 20 45 | 18 41 | 17 34 | 18
Wind 12 mph WSW 14 mph West 12 mph WSW 8 mph SW
Humidity 61% 34% 37% 51%
Chance of Precip. 20% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 35% 35% 29% 29%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:48 AM
5:45 PM
Source: NWS at 3:56 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for South Central Mountains
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Breezy. Highs in the 40s to mid 50s.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancesnow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Breezy. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 33 | 18 47 | 18 43 | 18 32 | 16
Wind 12 mph SW 17 mph SW 19 mph WSW 15 mph WSW
Humidity 52% 31% 36% 50%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 46% 46% 48% 48%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
6:47 AM
5:46 PM
Source: NWS at 3:56 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for South Central Mountains
Wednesday
snow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the 40s to lower 50s.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancesnow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 14 43 | 13 41 | 13 31 | 13
Wind 13 mph WSW 12 mph West 10 mph West 4 mph WNW
Humidity 44% 30% 31% 44%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 51% 51% 44% 44%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:46 AM
5:47 PM
Source: NWS at 3:56 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for South Central Mountains
Thursday
snow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
Thursday Night
nt_chancesnow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 33 | 13 41 | 13 41 | 13 31 | 14
Wind 6 mph West 7 mph WSW 5 mph West 2 mph NNW
Humidity 44% 31% 33% 49%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 49% 49% 50% 50%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
6:46 AM
5:47 PM
Source: NWS at 3:56 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for South Central Mountains
Friday
snow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the 40s to lower 50s.
Friday Night
nt_chancesnow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
Saturday
snow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 33 | 14 41 | 16 41 | 18 31 | 18
Wind 0 mph North 1 mph NE 0 mph SW 2 mph South
Humidity 47% 35% 39% 56%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 50% 50% 59% 59%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
6:46 AM
5:47 PM
Source: NWS at 3:56 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for South Central Mountains
Saturday
snow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 33 | 18 40 | 16 41 | 18 31 | 18
Wind 6 mph West 7 mph West 0 mph SW 2 mph South
Humidity 52% 38% 39% 56%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 62% 62% 59% 59%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
6:46 AM
5:47 PM
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February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 50 °F 29 °F
Record 66 °F (2007) 12 °F (2006)
Yesterday 48 °F 27 °F
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:50 AM MST 5:43 PM MST
Civil Twilight 6:25 AM MST 6:09 PM MST
Nautical Twilight 5:55 AM MST 6:38 PM MST
Astronomical Twilight 5:27 AM MST 7:07 PM MST
Moon 10:15 PM MST (2/11) 8:51 AM MST (2/11)
Length Of Visible Light 11h 43m
Length of Day
10h 52m
Tomorrow will be 1m 50s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 79% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
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State Highs State Lows
66 °F
Las Cruces
66 °F
Deming
64 °F
Alamogordo
64 °F
Truth Or Consequences
64 °F
Socorro
10 °F
Gallup
14 °F
Chama
15 °F
Taos
16 °F
Las Vegas
17 °F
Raton
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Ruidoso 23 °F Overcast 5:55 PM MST
Alamogordo 55 °F Clear 5:35 PM MST
Holloman AFB 54 °F Clear 5:55 PM MST
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Flight Rule: LIFR (KSRR)
Wind Speed: 9.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 110° (ESE)
Ceiling: 200 ft

METAR KSRR 120055Z AUTO 11009G16KT 3SM BR OVC002 M05/M06 A3022 RMK AO2

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Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
The Beer Garden, Ruidoso, NM 26.4 °F 26 °F 15 °F 61% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 6745 ft 5:58 PM MST Normal  
RAWS SMOKEY BEAR NM, Ruidoso, NM 28 °F 22 °F 19 °F 69% NE  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 6899 ft 5:00 PM MST MADIS
Ruidoso Mid-Town @ Eagle/Sudderth, Ruidoso, NM 26.9 °F 27 °F 21 °F 79% ENE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 6705 ft 5:56 PM MST Normal
Ranches of Sonterra, Alto, NM 24.4 °F 24 °F 17 °F 73% ENE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 6511 ft 5:58 PM MST Rapid Fire  
1 White Mountain Meadows, Ruidoso, NM 23.9 °F 24 °F 18 °F 79% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7120 ft 5:58 PM MST Rapid Fire  
Cedar Creek, Ruidoso, NM 26.2 °F 26 °F 20 °F 77% East  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7415 ft 5:53 PM MST Normal  
Eagle Creek Canyon, Ruidoso, NM 24.5 °F 24 °F 18 °F 76% ENE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7200 ft 5:58 PM MST Normal  
Alto, NM 24.4 °F 15 °F 21 °F 88% NE  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 6693 ft 5:56 PM MST Rapid Fire
RAWS ROSWELL #1 PORTABLE NM, Fort Stanton, NM 26 °F 17 °F 21 °F 80% East  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 6109 ft 4:40 PM MST MADIS
Nogal and Carrizozo, Carrizozo, NM 26.3 °F 10 °F 21 °F 81% ESE  at  30.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 6066 ft 5:57 PM MST Normal  
HADS Carrizozo Airport HCN NM, Carrizozo, NM 32 °F 32 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 5366 ft 5:15 PM MST MADIS
Silver Springs Cloudcroft, Cloudcroft, NM 31.3 °F 31 °F 21 °F 65% NE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 8430 ft 5:53 PM MST Normal  
MesoWest SIERRA BLANCA , Alto, NM 35 °F 35 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 10280 ft 5:00 PM MST MADIS
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Special Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:23 PM MST on February 11, 2012

... Areas of dense freezing fog eastern plains tonight...

Expect locally poor visibilities in freezing fog to persist
across portions of eastern New Mexico tonight... with
visibilities near zero at times.

Freezing fog in contact with roads will produce dangerously slick
and icy spots in black ice conditions... especially on bridges and
other elevated surfaces. Of particular concern will be Interstate 40
from Clines Corners to the Texas line... and along highways 285...
60... 54 and 84... and Highway 70 in Roosevelt County.

In addition to the dense freezing fog... occasional flurries will be
encountered as temperatures hold nearly steady in the teens and 20s.