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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
404 AM MDT Tue Mar 11 2025

NMZ201>241-112200-
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-Tusas Mountains Including Chama-
Jemez Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
South Central Mountains-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
404 AM MDT Tue Mar 11 2025

...A POWERFUL STORM SYSTEM WILL BRING A WIDE VARIETY OF HAZARDOUS
WEATHER TO THE REGION THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...

A potent weather system will approach from the west Thursday then
cross the region Friday through Saturday. Southwest winds will
increase Thursday with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected over much
of central and eastern NM. Areas of blowing dust are likely with
low visibility at times, especially around Roswell. Low humidity
and warm temperatures with these winds will also elevate the risk
for rapid wildfire spread on Thursday. Snow is then expected to
spread into the northern and western high terrain Thursday night
and Friday. Areas of blowing snow, very low visibility, and slick
travel are likely to develop in the mountains. Very strong west
winds will then spread across all of New Mexico on Friday with
damaging wind gusts of 65 to 80 mph possible, especially over
eastern NM. Significant blowing dust is possible again with low
visibility, especially around Roswell. Travel may be extremely
hazardous for high-profile vehicles. Damage may occur to light
weight structures, roofs, fences, patio furniture, and outdoor
decorations. Winds are expected to turn out of the northwest
Saturday and remain breezy for the entire area. Snow may also
continue across the higher terrain of northern and western NM
Friday night and Saturday.

There is still some uncertainty with the storm track and timing
of this weather system. A more northerly track may lead to higher
wind gusts for more of the area while a more southerly track may
bring less wind and more snow to the high terrain. Residents and
travelers throughout New Mexico should remain alert to the latest
forecast information at weather.gov/abq or via your preferred
media outlet. Have alternative plans for travel and outdoor
activities as you prepare for this period of hazardous weather.

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