Full Notification

A potent winter storm system is expected to bring heavy snowfall of one to two feet across the northern mountains with near a foot along the east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the I-25 corridor. Snow showers will enter over western and northern New Mexico tonight through Monday while a backdoor cold front will bring snow showers to Union County over to Raton Pass. Snow showers will fill in over the northern half of the state late Monday afternoon with the heaviest snowfall occurring Monday night through Tuesday morning across the northern mountains and northeast plains. The backdoor front will push south and west enhancing snowfall down the I-25 corridor from Raton to the Central Highlands and into the middle Rio Grande Valley Tuesday morning. Travel impacts are expected across most of northern and western New Mexico along the continental divide.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches expected with up to a foot atop the Sandia Crest. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Santa Fe Metro Area, Sandia and Manzano Mountains, Estancia Valley and Central Highlands.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 5 PM MST Tuesday, with the heaviest snowfall expected early Tuesday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult due to snowpacked and icy roads and reduced visibility.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS ... SANTA FE METRO AREA ... ESTANCIA VALLEY ... CENTRAL HIGHLANDS

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.