Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills of 5 below zero to 20 below zero. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills of 10 below zero to 25 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM MST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS ... NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS ... WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS ... WEST CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ... TUSAS MOUNTAINS INCLUDING CHAMA ... GLORIETA MESA INCLUDING GLORIETA PASS ... NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... EAST SLOPES SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY ... SANTA FE METRO AREA ... ESTANCIA VALLEY ... CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ... SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS ... JOHNSON AND BARTLETT MESAS INCLUDING RATON PASS ... FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS ... NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS ... UNION COUNTY ... HARDING COUNTY ... EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY ... QUAY COUNTY

Instructions:

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.