#NMwx #graphicast A storm system will cross the state late Friday through Saturday, bringing much needed precipitation. While rain is expected for most valley locations, significant late season snowfall is likely in the mountains. The peaks of the northern mountains could see snow amounts exceed one foot!
#NMwx #graphicast Strong winds will redevelop today, but generally be 10-15 mph less than yesterday's. The strongest winds will be across south central and southeast areas where a Wind Advisory is in effect. Areas of blowing dust are likely in the advised area.
#NMwx #graphicast While winds will not be quite as strong as observed yesterday, but gusts of 35 to 45 mph will contribute to critical fire weather conditions for parts of central and eastern New Mexico during the afternoon. Rapid fire spread will once again be a concern.
Serious dust storm conditions in New Mexico right now. 4/17/25 2025 #NMwx #duststorm #Haboob
Today's dust storm covers over half of New Mexico and parts of west Texas and northern Chihuahua in Mexico...and keeps going into Colorado, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
NPR: Trump's Forest Service cuts have people in tinder dry New Mexico on edge https://www.kpbs.org/news/national/2025/04/17/trumps-forest-service-cuts-have-people-in-tinder-dry-new-mexico-on-edge
#NMwx #graphicast Strong winds tomorrow will create areas of blowing dust, leading to reduced visibilities and hazardous driving conditions. Know what to do if you get caught in a dust storm!
#NMwx #graphicast While winds will not be quite as strong as the ones observed on Thursday, gusts of 35 to 45 mph will contribute to widespread critical fire weather conditions for parts of central and eastern New Mexico during the afternoon. Rapid fire spread will once again be a concern.
#NMwx #graphicast Another period of high fire danger due to critical fire weather conditions is expected today through Friday. Strong southwest winds and low humidity values will be common each day. Winds will be strongest this afternoon with gusts between 50 and 65 mph.
75F temperature. 8F dewpoint. 40mph wind. Welcome to #EldoradoAtSantaFe in the spring! #NMwx
24C temperature, -13C dewpoint, and 18 m/s wind for you folks who count in tens.
Dust Storms return to Southern New Mexico. 4/17/25 1419 MT #duststorm #NMwx
#NMwx #graphicast Strong winds will redevelop Friday, but generally be 10-15 mph less than Thursday's. The strongest winds will be across south central and southeast areas where a Wind Advisory may be required.
#NMwx #graphicast Rain and mountain snow is increasingly likely to return to New Mexico Friday through Saturday as a system moves across the state. Wetting rainfall greater than 0.10 inches and accumulating mountain snow of 4 to 10" look to favor western and northern NM. Moderate confidence in exact precipitation and snowfall amounts due to some uncertainty in the track of the system, so stay tuned to the forecast for changes!
#NMwx #graphicast Strong winds are expected today with potential for damaging wind gusts across portions of central and eastern NM along with areas of blowing dust. High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories are in effect.
#NMwx #graphicast Another period of high fire danger due to critical fire weather conditions is expected today through Friday. Strong southwest winds and low humidity values will be common each day. Winds will be strongest this afternooon with gusts between 50 and 65 mph.
#NMwx #graphicast Strong winds tomorrow will create areas of blowing dust, leading to reduced visibilities and hazardous driving conditions. Know what to do if you get caught in a dust storm!
#NMwx #graphicast High Wind Warnings for areas along and immediately east of the central mountain chain. Wind Advisories for the eastern plains, the Rio Grande Valley, and parts of west-central NM. Strong winds will lead to blowing dust and broken tree limbs.
#NMwx #graphicast Red Flag Warning for the entire state of New mexico. Strong winds, warm temperatures, and critically low humidities throughout the region will lead to the threat of rapid fire sread.
