Flooding in Cliff area, Mule Cree area and Mogollon area

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.

FLOODING – Mule Creek Area
NM 78 "Mule Creek" from milepost 5 to 8 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.

FLOODING – Mogollon Area
NM 159 "Mogollon" from milepost 0 to 12 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.

Road Advisory in Silver City areas

ROAD ADVISORY

Fair Driving Conditions in Silver City

Silver City Patrol has reported roadways as wet and could be slick. Please drive with caution, reduce speed and obey all posted traffic signs.  The NMDOT will continue to monitor roadways. This event will be updated as conditions change.

Difficult Driving Conditions in Pinos Altos

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EXTENDED: Winter Weather Advisory 0115-011823

winter weather advisory 0115 011623Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston,
Fort Bayard, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, and Apache Summit
331 AM MST Sun Jan 15 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 5
inches. Blowing snow with winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

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High Wind Warning 011523 part 2

high wind warning 011523 part 2Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston,
and Fort Bayard
157 PM MST Sat Jan 14 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 60 to 70 mph
expected.

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High Wind warning 011523, part 1

high wind warning 011523 part 1Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-
Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-
Western El Paso County-
Including the cities of Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood,
Grant County Airport, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita,
Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston,
Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch,
Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Downtown El Paso,
West El Paso, and Upper Valley
157 PM MST Sat Jan 14 2023

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Wind advisory 011523

wind advisory 011523Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-
Including the cities of Lordsburg, Red Rock, and Virden
157 PM MST Sat Jan 14 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.

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High Wind Warning 011523

high wind warning 011523Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-
Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-
Western El Paso County-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston,
Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport,
Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita,
Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston,
Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch,
Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Downtown El Paso,
West El Paso, and Upper Valley
123 PM MST Fri Jan 13 2023

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Fair Driving Conditions in Silver City area

ROAD ADVISORY

Fair Driving Conditions in Silver City 

NM 90 from milepost 10 (White Signal) to 42(Silver City) roadway is clear but wet in areas. Continue to use caution, areas of snow melt could refreeze overnight. Please drive with caution, reduce speed and obey all posted traffic signs.  The NMDOT will continue to monitor roadways. This event will be updated as conditions change.

NM 15 from milepost 7 (Pinos Altos) to 25 (NM 35 interchange) roadway is clear but wet in areas. Continue to use caution, areas of snow melt could refreeze overnight. Please drive with caution, reduce speed and obey all posted traffic signs.  The NMDOT will continue to monitor roadways. This event will be updated as conditions change.

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