Weather Alerts– Raton, New Mexico 87740
Winter Weather Advisory
From Fri 11:00 am until Sun 5:00 am MST
Action Recommended
Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions
Issued By
Albuquerque – NM, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, and Union County
Description
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY…
WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. An extended period of cold temperatures will also increase the risk of frostbite and hypothermia.
WHERE…Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, and Union County.
WHEN…From 11 AM Friday to 5 AM MST Sunday.
IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be reduced. Increase the distance between your vehicle and the one ahead of you. This includes portions of U.S. Highways 70/380 and 285.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Bitterly cold temperatures will also accompany this winter storm, with the coldest temperatures in the eastern plains of New Mexico. Temperatures will be coldest on Sunday and Monday mornings, when much of eastern New Mexico will be in the single digits, with wind chills even colder.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.
