Artesia, NM Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Artesia.

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Winter Storm Watch issued February 12 at 2:27PM MST until February 15 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 15 inches, with isolated totals up to 2 feet possible over the peaks. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Tusas Mountains Including Chama. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some roads may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Winter Storm Watch issued February 12 at 2:27PM MST until February 15 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 15 inches, with isolated totals up to 2 feet possible over the peaks. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Chuska Mountains, Far Northwest Highlands, and Jemez Mountains. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some roads may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Wind Advisory issued February 12 at 2:22PM MST until February 12 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible. * WHERE...South Central Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.

Wind Advisory issued February 12 at 2:22PM MST until February 12 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, and Guadalupe County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.

Wind Advisory issued February 12 at 2:22PM MST until February 12 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible. * WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.

Wind Advisory issued February 12 at 2:22PM MST until February 12 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible. * WHERE...Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 12 at 2:22PM MST until February 13 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 5 below to 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, and Union County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 8 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

High Wind Warning issued February 12 at 1:39PM MST until February 12 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

Wind Advisory issued February 12 at 1:39PM MST until February 12 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.