Valdez, NM

11:05 AM MST on February 14, 2012 (GMT -0700)
Elev: 9108 ft
Lon: 105.5° W
Lat: 36.6° N
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Active Advisory: Winter Weather Advisory (US Severe Weather)
Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Thirteen (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Jessica Parker
Weather Underground Forecast for Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Valentine's Day will be greeted by a storm that will begin the day in the Mississippi Valley before moving eastward into the eastern third of the country. In the colder air to the north, snow is expected to fall through the Ohio Valley before moving into the Northeast in the evening. The warmer air to the north will only allow areas of light to moderate rain to form from Louisiana through the Carolinas. By the end of the day, much of the precipitation from this storm will be off the eastern seaboard, leaving warmer air in the Southern Plains and much colder air in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest.

In the West, a storm will track through the Great Basin before slamming into the Rockies, where it will produce much needed high elevation snow. This will not be a tremendous snow producer, but several inches of the white stuff is expected.

Late in the day, a Pacific storm will make its approach to the West Coast. As the storm moves inland, it will instigate rain and high elevation snow in Washington and Oregon. This storm will be the next rain producer for California on Wednesday.

The Northeast will rise in to the 30s and 40s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. The Northern Plains will rise into the 30s and 40s, while the Northwest will see temperatures in the 30s and 40s.
Weather Underground Forecast for Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Valentine's Day will be greeted by a storm that will begin the day in the Mississippi Valley before moving eastward into the eastern third of the country. In the colder air to the north, snow is expected to fall through the Ohio Valley before moving into the Northeast in the evening. The warmer air to the north will only allow areas of light to moderate rain to form from Louisiana through the Carolinas. By the end of the day, much of the precipitation from this storm will be off the eastern seaboard, leaving warmer air in the Southern Plains and much colder air in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest.

In the West, a storm will track through the Great Basin before slamming into the Rockies, where it will produce much needed high elevation snow. This will not be a tremendous snow producer, but several inches of the white stuff is expected.

Late in the day, a Pacific storm will make its approach to the West Coast. As the storm moves inland, it will instigate rain and high elevation snow in Washington and Oregon. This storm will be the next rain producer for California on Wednesday.

The Northeast will rise in to the 30s and 40s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. The Northern Plains will rise into the 30s and 40s, while the Northwest will see temperatures in the 30s and 40s.
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Valdez Weather at a Glance
Updated 10:52 AM MST
Weather Station
Alamosa (KALS)
Elevation
7539 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
38 °F
Feels Like 30 °F
Wind(mph)
12
Sunrise / Set
6:51 AM
5:41 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Snow Showers 38 °F
Snow Showers
30% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Snow 5 °F
Snow
70% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of Snow 29 | 9 °F
Chance of Snow
30% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Partly Cloudy 29 | 9 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
Partly Cloudy 32 | 14 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
Partly Cloudy 31 | 13 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Much Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.78 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
43%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
30 in, 29 in
METAR
METAR KALS 141752Z AUTO 22010G15KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP084 T00331083 10039 21117 58006
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Windchill
30 °F
Dew Point
17 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
12 mph from SW
Wind Gust
17 mph
Health
UV
5 out of 16
Pollen
1.40 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Today
snow Partly cloudy. Windy. Isolated snow showers in the morning...then scattered thunderstorms with rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Snow accumulation 1 or 2 inches above 7500 feet. Highs in the 30s to lower 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to southwest 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 40 mph.
Tonight
nt_snow Windy. Numerous snow showers in the evening...then scattered snow showers after midnight. Snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches...except 3 to 5 inches above 7500 feet. Lows 5 to 20. West winds 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 40 mph.
Wednesday
chancesnow Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers in the morning... then slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Total snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches...except as much as 5 to 7 inches above 7500 feet. Highs in the 30s to lower 40s. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows 5 to 20.
Thursday
chancesnow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Not as cold. Highs in the lower 30s to mid 40s.
Thursday Night
nt_chancesnow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Lows 10 to 25.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the 30s to mid 40s.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows 10 to 25.
Saturday
snow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the 30s to mid 40s.
Saturday Night
nt_chancesnow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Lows 10 to 25.
Sunday
chancesnow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Highs in the 30s to mid 40s.
Sunday Night
nt_chancesnow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Lows 10 to 25.
Washingtons Birthday
snow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the 30s to lower 40s.
Source: NWS at 4:01 am MST on February 14, 2012
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Nowcast as of 10:33 am MST on February 14, 2012
Rain and snow snow showers will slowly increase in coverage and...to some degree...intensity as the day progresses across north central...northwest and west central New Mexico. For the most part...the most persistent areas of precipitation will favor the west slopes of the chuska...jemez and southern San Juan Mountains...where visibilities may drop to near or even a little under 1 mile at times this afternoon. Above about 7500 or 8000 feet spotty 1 to very locally 2 inch snow accumulations are possible through the noon hour across the north central...northwest and west central mountains...but down lower due to above freezing temperatures very little or no accumulation is expected. There is also some potential for isolated thunderstorms starting early to mid afternoon. Gusty winds will accompany the more significant showers and any storms that may develop.
Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 11 am this morning to 8 am MST Wednesday...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 87580
Tuesday, 14
Snow Showers
38 | 5 °F
Snow Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Wednesday, 15
Chance of Snow
29 | 9 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Thursday, 16
Partly Cloudy
29 | 9 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Friday, 17
Partly Cloudy
32 | 14 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 18
Partly Cloudy
31 | 13 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 19
Partly Cloudy
32 | 13 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Monday, 20
Partly Cloudy
29 | NA
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: NWS at 4:01 am MST on February 14, 2012
Regional Forecast for West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Today
snow Partly cloudy. Windy. Isolated snow showers in the morning...then scattered thunderstorms with rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Snow accumulation 1 or 2 inches above 7500 feet. Highs in the 30s to lower 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to southwest 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 40 mph.
Tonight
nt_snow Windy. Numerous snow showers in the evening...then scattered snow showers after midnight. Snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches...except 3 to 5 inches above 7500 feet. Lows 5 to 20. West winds 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 40 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 15 | 15 26 | 15 24 | 13 12 | 11
Wind 6 mph WSW 12 mph WSW 11 mph WSW 13 mph West
Humidity 98% 64% 64% 94%
Chance of Precip. 20% 40% 40% 70%
Cloud Cover 53% 60% 91% 83%
Conditions Snow Showers Snow Showers Snow Showers Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
6:51 AM
5:41 PM
Source: NWS at 4:01 am MST on February 14, 2012
Regional Forecast for West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Wednesday
chancesnow Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers in the morning... then slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Total snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches...except as much as 5 to 7 inches above 7500 feet. Highs in the 30s to lower 40s. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows 5 to 20.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 10 | 9 24 | 11 23 | 10 12 | 8
Wind 9 mph West 6 mph WNW 6 mph WSW 2 mph WSW
Humidity 98% 53% 57% 80%
Chance of Precip. 70% 30% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 78% 78% 54% 54%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:50 AM
5:42 PM
Source: NWS at 4:01 am MST on February 14, 2012
Regional Forecast for West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Thursday
chancesnow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Not as cold. Highs in the lower 30s to mid 40s.
Thursday Night
nt_chancesnow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Lows 10 to 25.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 12 | 6 26 | 8 25 | 9 14 | 7
Wind 3 mph West 5 mph West 6 mph West 5 mph WNW
Humidity 77% 45% 50% 72%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 59% 59% 62% 59%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
6:49 AM
5:43 PM
Source: NWS at 4:01 am MST on February 14, 2012
Regional Forecast for West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the 30s to mid 40s.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows 10 to 25.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 14 | 4 27 | 5 28 | 6 19 | 2
Wind 5 mph NNW 4 mph NE 3 mph West 0 mph NNW
Humidity 64% 38% 40% 48%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 50% 50% 27% 27%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:48 AM
5:44 PM
Source: NWS at 4:01 am MST on February 14, 2012
Regional Forecast for West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Saturday
snow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the 30s to mid 40s.
Saturday Night
nt_chancesnow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Lows 10 to 25.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 18 | 2 27 | 5 26 | 7 17 | 5
Wind 0 mph West 3 mph WSW 6 mph West 4 mph WNW
Humidity 48% 38% 44% 56%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 44% 44% 54% 54%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
6:47 AM
5:45 PM
Source: NWS at 4:01 am MST on February 14, 2012
Regional Forecast for West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Sunday
chancesnow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Highs in the 30s to mid 40s.
Sunday Night
nt_chancesnow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Lows 10 to 25.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 17 | 5 29 | 7 28 | 9 19 | 7
Wind 4 mph SW 6 mph SW 6 mph WSW 8 mph WSW
Humidity 56% 38% 43% 58%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 69% 69% 70% 70%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
6:47 AM
5:45 PM
Source: NWS at 4:01 am MST on February 14, 2012
Regional Forecast for West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Washingtons Birthday
snow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the 30s to lower 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 18 | 7 27 | 9 28 | 9 19 | 7
Wind 15 mph WSW 12 mph SW 6 mph WSW 8 mph WSW
Humidity 66% 46% 43% 58%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 29% 29% 70% 70%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
6:47 AM
5:45 PM
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History & Almanac
February 14, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KSKX) 42 °F 16 °F
Record (KSKX) 55 °F (1999) -9 °F (2004)
Yesterday 40 °F 14 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
Feb. 14, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:51 AM MST 5:41 PM MST
Civil Twilight 6:25 AM MST 6:07 PM MST
Nautical Twilight 5:54 AM MST 6:38 PM MST
Astronomical Twilight 5:24 AM MST 7:08 PM MST
Moon 12:36 AM MST 10:52 AM MST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 42m
Length of Day
10h 49m
Tomorrow will be 2m 9s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 50% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
Mar 14
Last Quarter
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Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
60 °F
Carlsbad
59 °F
Artesia
57 °F
Hobbs
55 °F
Clovis
54 °F
Holloman AFB
18 °F
Raton
21 °F
Taos
23 °F
Albuquerque Double Eagle
25 °F
Clines Corner
25 °F
Santa Fe
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Red River Pass #2 30 in 9850 ft
Tolby 29 in 10180 ft
Gallegos Peak 37 in 9800 ft
North Costilla 17 in 10600 ft
Hopewell 53 in 10000 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Taos 39 °F Mostly Cloudy 10:55 AM MST
Angel Fire 32 °F Clear 10:55 AM MST
Raton 50 °F Clear 10:53 AM MST
Alamosa 38 °F Clear 10:52 AM MST
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Wind Speed: 10.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 220° (SW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KALS 141752Z AUTO 22010G15KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP084 T00331083 10039 21117 58006

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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
MesoWest RED RIVER PASS #2 , Cerro, NM 31 °F 31 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 9850 ft 10:00 AM MST MADIS
Taos Pines Ranch, Angel Fire, NM 27.9 °F 21 °F 20 °F 71% SSW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 9300 ft 11:05 AM MST Rapid Fire  
RAWS CIMARRON NM, Ute Park, NM 38 °F 31 °F 13 °F 35% SW  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 8744 ft 10:09 AM MST MADIS
HADS RED RIVER NEAR QUESTA 2E NM, Questa, NM 36 °F 36 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 7452 ft 10:00 AM MST MADIS
MesoWest TOLBY , Angel Fire, NM 26 °F 26 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 10180 ft 10:00 AM MST MADIS
RAWS TAOS PORTABLE #1 NM, Taos, NM 37 °F 37 °F 30 °F 75% SSE  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7473 ft 10:40 AM MST MADIS
RAWS TAOS - FTS NM, Taos Ski Valley, NM 39 °F 35 °F 24 °F 54% NW  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 7077 ft 10:34 AM MST MADIS
RAWS TAOS PORTABLE #2 NM, Tres Piedras, NM 36 °F 29 °F 17 °F 46% SSW  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 8023 ft 10:40 AM MST MADIS
Weimer Foothills-Bob/Jo Freese, Ranchos De Taos, NM 38.4 °F 35 °F 24 °F 56% NW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7249 ft 10:52 AM MST Normal  
Nickell Rd, Ranchos De Taos, NM 38.0 °F 38 °F 22 °F 52% West  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7167 ft 11:04 AM MST Rapid Fire  
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Winter Weather Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:47 AM MST on February 14, 2012

... Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 11 am this morning to
8 am MST Wednesday...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow... which is in effect
from 11 am this morning to 8 am MST Wednesday.

* Snow accumulations... generally one to three inches can be
expected below 7500 feet and upwards of three to six inches
above 7500 feet. Some west facing slopes and higher peaks above
10000 feet could see locally higher amounts of 6 to 9 inches.

* Timing... snowfall will increase late this afternoon and into the
evening... becoming heavy at times before midnight. Snow will
rapidly decrease in coverage and intensity Wednesday morning.

* Winds... periods of sustained winds of 20 to 35 mph with
occasional gusts to 45 mph can be expected in some higher
terrain areas... especially along and south of Interstate 40.
This will produce areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility.

* Snow levels... snow levels will likely rise to near 7500 feet by
early to mid afternoon... but will rapidly fall as precipitation
increases and cooler air works in before evening.

* Local impacts... snow and blowing snow will create treacherous
driving conditions. This will include portions of Interstate 40
near the Tijeras Canyon east of Albuquerque this evening.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that
visibilities will be restricted due to a combination of falling
and blowing snow.



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