... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 8 PM MST this
evening...
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 8 PM MST this
evening.
* Event: southeastern portions of Otero County and all of
Hudspeth County are in the main zone for freezing rain... sleet
and snow. Northern portions of the Tularosa basin... including
Alamogordo and Tularosa are not expected to be as seriously
impacted by this winter weather event.
* Timing: freezing rain and sleet will continue through 8pm... when
showers are expected to taper off and end. Portions of the area
may see freezing precipitation change to rain as warmer air
moves into the area from the west.
* Impact: freezing rain and sleet will make roads slippery and
hazardous... especially during the morning hours.
* Winds: windy conditions of 20 to 30 mph from the east will occur
through the mid afternoon before shifting to the south and
southwest.
* Snow levels:a mixture of snow... freezing rain and sleet will be
possible at all levels in the morning. Some of the precipitation
may change to rain in the afternoon if warmer air works into
the area. Freezing conditions may linger into the early evening
for eastern portions of Otero and Hudspeth counties.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow... sleet... or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while
driving.
Alamogordo, NM
Current Conditions
32 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Updated — 5:15 AM MST on February 12, 2012
Local Radar
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Alamogordo
32 °F - Mostly Cloudy
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Holloman AFB
34 °F - Light Rain -
Ruidoso
18 °F - Overcast -
Las Cruces
37 °F - Overcast
Forecast for Tularosa Basin/Southern Desert (88310)
Sunday
 Chance of Rain
H 49° / L 34°
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Monday
 Partly Cloudy
H 61° / L 40°
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Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
H 63° / L 40°
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Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
H 58° / L 36°
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Thursday
Partly Cloudy
H 61° / L 38°
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Cloudy. Chance of rain showers...light freezing rain... light sleet and snow likely in the morning...then rain...light freezing rain...sleet likely and chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Cooler. Snow and sleet accumulation up to 3 inches. Highs around 50. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
TonightMostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers...snow showers and light sleet in the evening...then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows 30 to 35. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Breezy. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the west 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Monday NightPartly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Partly cloudy. Windy. Highs around 60. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday NightPartly cloudy. Breezy. Lows around 40.
Partly cloudy. Highs 55 to 60.
Wednesday NightMostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
Thursday NightPartly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Statement as of 5:00 am MST on February 12, 2012
Winter Weather Advisory
