Full Notification

The next winter storm system will swing through New Mexico tonight through Sunday, dumping several inches of snow to portions of western New Mexico, with the potential for an additional foot atop the mountain peaks of the Jemez and Tusas Mountains. High winds focusing atop the mountains above 9500 feet will also produce areas of blowing snow reducing visibility. The winter storm system will work its way across western New Mexico Sunday morning, weakening as it does so, and exiting the state Sunday night.

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 6 to 12 inches expected, mainly above 7,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...San Juan Mountains and Jemez Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could produce blowing snow reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions, particularly along U.S. Highway 64 between Tres Piedras and Tierra Amarilla through the Tusas Mountains.

* AFFECTED AREAS: JEMEZ MOUNTAINS ... SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS

Instructions:

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or 1-800-432-4269.