Special Weather Statement until 12:00PM
A strong cold front surging south into eastern New Mexico this morning will create a period of light to moderate snow through late morning. Areas along the I-40 corridor, U.S. 285 and U.S. 60/84 will experience rapidly deteriorating weather conditions this morning with a period of snow, blowing snow, and reduced visibility. Rain may mix with snow at times before changing over to all snow. Snowfall amounts between a dusting and 1 inch are possible along I-40 between Clines Corners, Santa Rosa, and Tucumcari, as well as around Fort Sumner and Clovis. Strong north winds will also occur through this morning with gusts of 40 to 50 mph at times.
* AFFECTED AREAS: GLORIETA MESA INCLUDING GLORIETA PASS ... CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ... HARDING COUNTY ... EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY ... GUADALUPE COUNTY ... QUAY COUNTY ... CURRY COUNTY ... ROOSEVELT COUNTY ... DE BACA COUNTY
Address/Location
TQRECC & Quay Co Emergency Management
206 E Center St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 575-461-2280
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP TQRECC followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Special Weather Statement