Full Notification

...A COMPLEX WINTER WEATHER EVENT TO IMPACT MUCH OF THE STATE BEGINNING LATER TODAY... .A couple storm systems will impact New Mexico through the remainder of the holiday week, bringing rounds of rain, snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Widespread precipitation will begin across southern New Mexico this afternoon, starting as mostly snow. Snow will mix with sleet across much of the eastern plains and highlands overnight and may turn over to freezing rain early Thanksgiving morning. Warming later on Thanksgiving Day will bring rain to many lower elevation locales and end the winter weather threat, although snow will continue to fly in the mountains. Significant travel impacts are likely tonight through Thanksgiving Day.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant travel impacts are likely, including on US 64 and 285.

* AFFECTED AREAS: JEMEZ MOUNTAINS ... NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... EAST SLOPES SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... TUSAS MOUNTAINS INCLUDING CHAMA

Instructions:

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for New Mexico can be obtained by calling 5 1 1, 1-800-432-4269, or visiting nmroads.com.