Weather
NM 211 Bear Creek is flooding 020824
ROAD ADVISORY
FLOODING – Cliff Area
NM 211 "Bear Creek" at milepost 3.5 has water running over the roadway at low water crossings, 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.
Winter weather advisory 0106-010724
Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range-
Including the cities of Kingston and Lake Roberts
1223 PM MST Tue Feb 6 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
MST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.
Some of the higher elevations may see snow accumulations up to 9
inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
Wind Advisory 010724
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Otero Mesa-Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range-West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands-
Wind Advisory area extended 020324
Sierra County Lakes-Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range-
Including the cities of Truth Or Consequences, Kingston, Derry,
Lake Roberts, and Spaceport
708 PM MST Fri Feb 2 2024
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
Wind Advisory 010324
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-Southwest Desert/Lower
Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-Southwest
Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills-Northern Dona
Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Western El
Paso County-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth
Counties-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of Winston, Garfield, Columbus, Grant County
Airport, Vado, Upper Valley, Deming, West El Paso, Antelope
Wells, Virden, Hachita, Las Cruces, Downtown El Paso, Lordsburg,
Red Rock, Hurley, Animas, Hatch, Faywood, Sunland Park, Fabens,
Hillsboro, Indian Hot Springs, Tornillo, Radium Springs, and Fort
Hancock
1243 PM MST Fri Feb 2 2024
UPDATE-1: Road advisories for Silver City and region 020224
NM 90 is reported as clear and drying, removed from NM Roads.
ROAD ADVISORY
Fair Driving Conditions in Silver City Area
The Silver City Patrol has reported roadways as snow covered and could be icy. Please be sure to drive with caution, reduce speed, and follow all posted traffic signs. The NMDOT will continue to plow and monitor. This event will be updated as conditions change.
ROAD ADVISORY
Fair Driving Conditions in Lordsburg to Silver City
NM 90 from milepost 10 to 25(White Signal) is reported as snow covered and could be icy. Please be sure to drive with caution, reduce speed, and follow all posted traffic signs. The NMDOT will continue to plow and monitor. This event will be updated as conditions change.
ROAD ADVISORY
Fair Driving Conditions in Cliff
The Cliff Patrol has reported roadways as wet and could be slick. Please be sure to drive with caution, reduce speed, and follow all posted traffic signs. The NMDOT will continue to plow and monitor. This event will be updated as conditions change.
Updated: Winter weather advisory 020224
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-Southern Gila Region
Highlands/Black Range-
Including the cities of Kingston, Cloudcroft, Lake Roberts, Apache Summit, and Sunspot
257 AM MST Fri Feb 2 2024
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds
gusting as high as 50 mph.
High Winds and Travel Advisory Issued for Southwest New Mexico
Expect Strong Winds, Snow, and Blowing Dust
DEMING - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be monitoring roadway conditions with local law enforcement over the next several days. 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.
Roadway advisories will be posted on www.nmroads.com , or by calling 511. If you are approaching a dust storm or caught in a dust storm, please follow the guidelines below to help you stay safe.
On Thursday, February 1, 2024, High wind advisories were issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) (impacts attached from NWS with Press Release).
On Friday, February 2, 2024, the NWS is forecasting very strong winds from 20 to 30 mph and 3-5 inches of snow in the mountain areas.
On Saturday, February 3, 2024, the wind gusts are expected to increase to 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. The I-10 corridor could see low visibilities from blowing dust and mountain snow could create slick roadways.
The NMDOT would like to remind the traveling public, blowing dust can escalate to blinding dust storms as they move quickly through remote areas.
Avoid driving into or through a dust storm.
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway — do it as soon as possible. Completely exit the highway if you can.
If you encounter a dust storm, check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front, back and to the side) and begin slowing down.
Do not stop in the roadway; pull completely out of the travel lanes and as far onto the right shoulder as possible.
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where other vehicles may travel.
Turn off all vehicle lights, including your emergency flashers.
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake.
Stay in the vehicle with your seat belts buckled and wait for the storm to pass.
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel at reduced speeds.