National Weather Service: Winter Weather Advisory , Special Statement

Roswell, NM

Current Conditions

Overcast

31 °F

Overcast

8 mph from the SE

11 °F

30.35 in

24 °F

43%

10.0 miles

Carlsbad, NM

Updated — 12:53 AM MST on February 12, 2012

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Forecast for Chaves County Plains (88201)

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 5 am to 11 PM MST Sunday...
Sunday
chancesleet
Ice Pellets
H 36° / L 29°
Monday
partlycloudy
Partly Cloudy
H 65° / L 31°
Tuesday
partlycloudy
Partly Cloudy
H 67° / L 34°
Wednesday
partlycloudy
Partly Cloudy
H 65° / L 31°
Thursday
partlycloudy
Partly Cloudy
H 61° / L 31°
Sunday Night

Cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers... freezing rain...sleet and snow in the evening...then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday

Cloudy. Snow and sleet likely in the morning...then chance of snow and sleet in the afternoon. Snow and sleet accumulation 1 or 2 inches. Highs in the 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny. Breezy...warmer. Highs in the lower to mid 60s. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday

Partly cloudy. Highs in the 60s.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the 30s.

Wednesday

Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.

Thursday

Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.

Statement as of 10:49 PM MST on February 11, 2012

Winter Weather Advisory


... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 5 am to 11 PM
MST Sunday...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow... sleet... and freezing rain
remains in effect from 5 am to 11 PM MST Sunday.

* Snow accumulations... 1 to 3 inches of snow and sleet with a
light layer of freezing rain.

* Timing... a wintry mix of precipitation will begin Sunday
morning and continue through Sunday evening then taper off
before midnight Sunday night.

* Winds... no widespread significant winds are expected.

* Snow levels... temperatures will be cold enough for a wintry mix
of precipitation at all locations.

* Local impacts... the heaviest precipitation will likely impact
U.S. 380 east of Roswell and U.S. Route 70 from Elkins to
Elida to Portales and Clovis on south.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow... sleet... or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
hazardous Road conditions and reduced visibilities.





Statement as of 3:23 PM MST on February 11, 2012

Special Statement


... Areas of dense freezing fog eastern plains tonight...

Expect locally poor visibilities in freezing fog to persist
across portions of eastern New Mexico tonight... with
visibilities near zero at times.

Freezing fog in contact with roads will produce dangerously slick
and icy spots in black ice conditions... especially on bridges and
other elevated surfaces. Of particular concern will be Interstate 40
from Clines Corners to the Texas line... and along highways 285...
60... 54 and 84... and Highway 70 in Roosevelt County.

In addition to the dense freezing fog... occasional flurries will be
encountered as temperatures hold nearly steady in the teens and 20s.



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