Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Nowcast as of 5:04 am MST on December 23, 2009
Now
Snow showers will continue over portions of eastern New Mexico through the early morning. Heavier bands of snow will move into Guadalupe County through northeast New Mexico as the morning progresses. Visibilities will be reduced below one mile at times.
Forecast for Union County
Updated: 3:59 am MST on December 23, 2009
Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 5 am MST Thursday...
Today
Snow. Snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches. Highs in the upper 20s to mid 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the north 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Breezy. Snow likely. Areas of blowing snow. Snow accumulation around 1 inch. Total snow accumulation 2 to 4 inches. Lows 10 to 20. North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
Thursday
Windy. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Highs in the mid 20s to lower 30s. North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Colder. Lows 5 to 15. North winds 10 to 20 mph shifting to the northwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Christmas Day
Partly cloudy. Breezy. Highs in the lower to mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 5 to 15.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 5 to 15.
Sunday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 5 to 15.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Lows 10 to 20.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s.
... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 5 am MST Thursday...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow remains in effect until 5 am MST Thursday.
* Snow accumulations... 1 to 4 inches below 7500 feet... 3 to 6 inches above 7500 feet.
* Timing... light snow will continue this morning and expand in coverage and intensity by mid day. Snow may be heavy at times today and tonight.
* Winds... north to northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.
* Snow levels... temperatures will be cold enough for snow at all locations.
* Local impacts... hazardous driving conditions are expected across the area. Visibilities may be reduced Wednesday through early Thursday morning in snow and blowing snow. Roadways may become snow packed and icy for Holiday travelers... including the Highway 64 and 87 corridor between Clayton and Folsom... and Highway 39 between Logan... Roy... and Abbott.
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.