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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Albuquerque NM

259 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025



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Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Northern Sangre

de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East

Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas

Including Raton Pass-

259 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025



...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT 

MDT SATURDAY NIGHT...



* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 

  inches, with over 1 foot possible across the peaks. Winds gusting 

  as high as 35 mph.



* WHERE...Northern Mountains, and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas 

  Including Raton Pass.



* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Saturday Night.



* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be 

  necessary if traveling through mountain passes. The hazardous 

  conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 

your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 

conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.



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Chuska Mountains-

259 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 

PM MDT SATURDAY...



* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 

  inches.



* WHERE...Chuska Mountains.



* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM MDT Saturday.



* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be 

  reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle 

  in front of you.



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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