From the National Weather Service…
Sandia/Manzano Mountains- Central High Plains/Estancia Valley- Conchas Lake/Guadalupe County-Quay County-Lower Rio Grande Valley- Lincoln County High Plains/Hondo Valley- Capitan/Northern Sacramento Mountains-De Baca County- Chaves County Plains-Roosevelt County-Curry County- Guadalupe Mountains of Chaves County- including the cities of... Sandia Park/Cedar Crest... Moriarty/Estancia... Santa Rosa... Tucumcari...Socorro... Carrizozo... Ruidoso...
...winter storm warning remains in effect until
Rain changing to snow tonight will accumulate 2 to 4 inches by daybreak... and up to 8 inches over the high country of Lincoln and southwest Chaves county. on Saturday...expect an additional 1 to 3 inches...with heaviest amounts extending along a line from
In addition to snowfall...patches of light freezing rain will develop late Friday night into Saturday morning near the
Expect reduced snowfall amounts over the southern Chaves county plains... with snow changing to freezing rain and rain during the day on Saturday.
Those planning to be outdoors tonight and Saturday should prepare for the full range of winter weather. Consider delaying travel if possible. If you must drive tonight and Saturday... expect roads blocked or obstructed by blowing and drifting snow...with local visibilities reduced to near zero at times. Snow covered roads will become slick...especially on bridges...over culverts...and in shaded areas. Leave plenty of time to reach your destination safely...and expect travel delays en route.
As my title sez: Sounds like fun, eh? Glad I’m all stocked up and have no earthly reason to venture out anywhere. You sure as Hades wouldn’t know this was coming just by looking out the window were you me, Gentle Reader. It's bright and sunny outside at the moment, albeit a bit on the chilly side.
OTOH, this could very well be weatherman-hyperbole. We all know how that goes, eh? I’ll keep you informed.
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