Sacramento, NM Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches
possible across the Sacramento Mtns. Total snow accumulations of
2-4 inches possible at lower elevations. Winds gusts of 30 to 40
mph also possible, mainly along west slopes of terrain.

* WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico and southwest Texas.

* WHEN...From this evening through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of
snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic
power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

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