Full Notification

A Pacific storm system will quickly move through northern New Mexico starting this afternoon through Sunday. Snow showers will begin over the far northwest an Tusas Mountains before expanding and increasing in intensity over the west slopes of the Jemez and Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Snow levels will be higher with ample moisture associated with this system producing 4 to 10 inches of snow from 7,500 to 9,500 feet with higher amounts of one to two feet above 9,500 feet. Snow showers will gradually taper off through Sunday afternoon.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches expected, except 8 to 16 inches above 9,500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet including Red River and Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 6 PM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTOS ABOVE 9500 FEET ... NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTOS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER

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.