Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued April 29 at 12:37PM MDT until May 2 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 11:37am
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
8 inches between 7500 and 9500 feet and 8 to 14 inches above 9500
feet.
* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas
Including Raton Pass.
* WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to midnight MDT Friday Night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Check road
conditions before heading out.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be between 9000 to 10000 feet
during the onset of precipitation on Thursday, dropping to around
7500 feet Friday morning following the passage of a cold front. The
period of heaviest snow is expected late Thursday night through
Friday morning.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: