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Category: Weather Weather
Published: 25 October 2020 25 October 2020

winter storm watch 1026 2720Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-
Central Tularosa Basin-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Cliff, Mule Creek, Silver City,
Lake Roberts, Mimbres, Hurley, Hillsboro, Alamogordo, Mescalero,
Timberon, Cloudcroft, Mayhill, and Sacramento

536 AM MDT Mon Oct 26 2020

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation and snow accumulations expected.
Total snowfall of 1 to 3 inches below 5,000 feet, with ice
accumulations of a light glaze. Heavy mountain snow totaling in
5 to 8 inches over the Sacramento Mountains. Winds gusting as
high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Slick and icy roadways will make travel
difficult on Tuesday. Ongoing snow showers may reduce
visibilities under a mile along Interstate 25 and U.S Highway
70.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Protect animals and
plants from freezing temperatures.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.