... Winter Storm Watch in effect from 6 am MST Tuesday through
late Tuesday night...
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Winter
Storm Watch... which is in effect from 6 am MST Tuesday through
late Tuesday night.
* Snow accumulations... expect greater than 4 inches with as high
as 10 inches across the higher terrain.
* Timing... snowfall will increase Tuesday morning and become
heavy at times during the afternoon to early evening.
* Winds... west/southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with localized gusts
to 30 mph near thunderstorms.
* Snow levels... temperatures should pretty much be cold enough
for snow at all locations although some of the lowest
elevations could see a mix of sleet/rain/wet snow Tuesday
morning and into the early afternoon.
* Local impacts... the potential exists for hazardous travel along
Highway 4 around the Valles Caldera and Highway 126.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Remember... a Winter Storm Watch means conditions are favorable
for a hazardous winter weather event in and close to the watch
area. Monitor the latest forecasts at weather.Gov/abq... listen to
NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite media outlet.
Los Alamos, NM
Current Conditions
32 °F
Overcast
Updated — 10:15 PM MST on February 13, 2012
Local Radar
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Los Alamos
34 °F - Overcast
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Santa Fe
36 °F - Overcast
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Cuba
30 °F - Mostly Cloudy -
Taos
32 °F - Overcast
Forecast for Jemez Mountains (87544)
Monday
 Snow Showers
H 40° / L 25°
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Tuesday
Snow Showers
H 45° / L 22°
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Wednesday
 Partly Cloudy
H 40° / L 22°
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Thursday
Partly Cloudy
H 43° / L 20°
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Friday
Partly Cloudy
H 45° / L 22°
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Mostly cloudy with scattered rain and snow showers. New snow accumulation around 1 inch. Lows in the mid teens to lower 30s.
Snow. Snow accumulation 1 or 2 inches...except 3 to 5 inches above 7500 feet. Colder. Lows 10 to 25. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
TuesdayRain and snow showers in the morning...then thunderstorms with rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Snow accumulation 1 or 2 inches...except 2 to 4 inches above 7500 feet. Highs in the lower 30s to mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Highs in the lower 30s to mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday NightPartly cloudy. Lows 10 to 25.
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Highs in the 30s to mid 40s.
Thursday NightPartly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Lows 10 to 25.
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Not as cool. Highs in the 30s to upper 40s.
Friday NightMostly clear. Lows in the mid teens to lower 30s.
Statement as of 9:57 PM MST on February 13, 2012
Winter Storm Watch
