Today's winter weather advisory cancelled; a new one for Friday, Jan. 2

Category: Front Page News Front Page News
Published: 01 January 2015 01 January 2015

The New Mexico Department of Transportation reports most roads are open and clear, but caution is still requested because of some areas of snow-packed and icy, as well as some that have wet and slick conditions.

Southern Gila Highlands/black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/mimbres Valley-
Eastern Black Range Foothills-sierra County Lakes-
Including The Cities Of...silver City...lake Roberts...kingston...
Fort Bayard...mimbres...faywood...hurley...grant County Airport...
Hillsboro...winston...truth Or Consequences...derry...spaceport
1254 Pm Mst Thu Jan 1 2015

...winter Weather Advisory In Effect From 6 Am To 6 Pm Mst
Friday...
...winter Weather Advisory Is Cancelled For Today...

 

The National Weather Service In El Paso Tx/santa Teresa Has
Issued A Winter Weather Advisory For Heavy Snow Which Is In
Effect From 6 Am To 6 Pm Mst Friday.

* Event: Light To Moderate Snow Of 1 To 3 Inches. Higher Amounts
Possible Over The Higher Peaks Of The Black Range And Gila
Wilderness Area.

* Timing: Light To Moderate Snow Will Begin Around Midnight And
Continue Through Friday Afternoon. Most Of The Heavier Snow
Will End Friday Evening.

* Impact: Heavy Snow Could Make Driving Hazardous And May Close
Some Roads. Occasional Low Visibilities May Also Occur During
This Time.

* Winds: Mostly Northeast 10 To 20 Mph.

* Snow Levels: All Elevations Will Be Cold Enough For Snow.

Precautionary/preparedness Actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory Means That Periods Of Snow Will Cause
Travel Difficulties. Be Prepared For Slippery Roads And Limited
Visibilities...and Use Caution While Driving.

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