Weather
Wind Advisory 032023
Lowlands of the Bootheel-Uplands of the Bootheel-
Including the cities of Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita,
and Cloverdale
454 AM MDT Mon Mar 20 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
Wind Advisory -2 -031123
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston,
Fort Bayard, Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, Cloudcroft,
Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento
235 PM MST Fri Mar 10 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 7 PM MST SATURDAY...
Extended time: Wind Advisory 031123
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-
Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs,
Mule Creek, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport,
Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences,
Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces,
Vado, and Sunland Park
235 PM MST Fri Mar 10 2023
Bear Creek in Cliff-Gila area running over NM 211
ROAD ADVISORY
FLOODING – Cliff Area
NM 211 "Bear Creek" at milepost 3.5 has water running over the roadway, roadway is still passable. When the roadway is flooded do not cross and seek an alternate route. NMDOT is currently monitoring and will notify as conditions change.
Alert on I-10 in southwestern New Mexico due to I-40 road closures in Arizona
ROAD ADVISORY
ALERT-I-10 Southwestern NM
I-10 and NM 26 Hatch Highway are experiencing Heavy Congestion due to the weather and roadway closures on I-40 in Arizona. Please anticipate delays. The New Mexico Department of Transportation is committed to the safety of the traveling public and appreciates your cooperation during this time. For updated information go to: New Mexico Department of Transportation at www.nmroads.com or call 511.
High winds expected with blowing dust Travel Advisory for Southwest New Mexico
DEMING - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be monitoring roadway conditions with law enforcement as high wind advisories have been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) on Feb. 28, 2023, impacts attached from NWS with Press Release. NWS is forecasting very strong winds from 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 mph, and heaviest snow fall will be over the Gila & Black Range region, lowlands seeing trace amounts. Roads may become slick, so travel carefully. Gusty winds/Mountain snow event starting Wednesday evening into Thursday, March 1-2.
The NMDOT would like to remind the traveling public, blowing dust can escalate to blinding dust storms as they move quickly through remote areas. If you must travel, we recommend you monitor local forecast conditions prior to starting your trip and visit our web site as roadway conditions may change quickly throughout New Mexico.
Winter storm warning 0301-030223
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston,
and Fort Bayard
403 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
MST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
inches above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range.
Winter weather advisory 0301-030223
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs,
Mule Creek, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport,
Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita,
Cloverdale, Hillsboro, and Winston
403 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON MST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.