Jemez Springs, New Mexico

... Winter Storm Watch now in effect from Tuesday morning through
Wednesday afternoon...

The Winter Storm Watch is now in effect from Tuesday morning
through Wednesday afternoon.

* Snow accumulations... significant accumulations are possible
across the northwest mountains and adjacent Highlands Tuesday
through Wednesday. The heaviest accumulations are expected
across the southwest facing slopes where over 8 inches of snow
is expected.

* Timing... snow will begin Tuesday afternoon... but will increase
in coverage and intensity Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
The snow may be heavy at times especially late Tuesday night.

* Winds... widespread significant winds are not expected.

* Snow levels... temperatures will be initially be cold enough for
snow at all locations Tuesday morning... however locations below
7000 feet may mix with or change over to rain for a time Tuesday
afternoon before changing back to snow again later Tuesday
afternoon or evening.

* Local impacts... hazardous driving conditions are possible across
the watch area. Visibilities may be reduced Tuesday night and
Wednesday morning in falling and blowing snow. Roadways may become
snow packed and icy for Holiday travelers.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Remember... a Winter Storm Watch means conditions are favorable
for a hazardous winter weather event in and close to the watch
area. Monitor the latest forecasts at weather.Gov/abq... listen to
NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite media outlet.

John.T.Ferree@noaa.Gov

Or

Kerry Jones
warning coordination meteorologist
National Weather Service Albuquerque nm
2341 Clark Carr loop se
Albuquerque New Mexico 87106
505-244-9150 x223
Kerry.Jones@noaa.Gov

National service change notices are online at /use lowercase/:

Http://www.Weather.Gov/os/notif.Htm

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