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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 6:25 PM Dec. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM
MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches, with
higher amounts above 7000 feet in the Sacramento mountains.

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, and Chaves
County Plains.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes,
particularly along US 380 between Roswell and Hondo and US 285
south of Roswell.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A thin band of heavy snow will set-up across
Lincoln and Chaves Counties early Monday morning. There is high
uncertainty regarding the exact location of heavy snowfall and
therefore forecast snow amounts may change significantly over the
next 12-24 hours. Snow is much less likely in the northern portions
of Lincoln and Chaves Counties where little to no accumulation is
expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

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