High Wind Warning Issued for Central and Northern New Mexico Mountains and Highlands
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for parts of New Mexico, effective from 11 AM Wednesday through 5 AM Thursday, with gusts up to 60 mph and blowing snow expected.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Northern New Mexico
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albuquerque NM
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central and Northern New Mexico.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High Wind Warning for central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico. The alert is effective from 11:00 AM MST Wednesday, February 18, until 5:00 AM MST Thursday, February 19.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad area along and just east of the central mountain chain, including:
- Glorieta Mesa and Glorieta Pass
- Northern, Southern, and East Slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
- Central Highlands and South Central Mountains
- Johnson and Bartlett Mesas, including Raton Pass
- Far Northeast and Northeast Highlands
- Guadalupe County
- Eastern Lincoln County
- Southwest Chaves County
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to take immediate action to secure loose or lightweight outdoor objects, such as trash cans and lawn furniture, which could be blown away by damaging winds. Motorists, particularly those operating high-profile vehicles, should prepare for dangerous driving conditions and exercise extreme caution on the roads.
Expected Conditions
Sustained west winds are forecast between 30 and 40 mph, with damaging gusts reaching up to 60 mph. In addition to the wind, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains are expected to receive a few inches of snow this afternoon. The combination of wind and snow will create periods of blowing snow, reducing visibility to below a half mile at times. Snow drifts are expected to reach over 6 inches in some locations.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning begins at 11:00 AM MST on Wednesday and is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:00 AM MST on Thursday. Impacts including potential power outages and downed trees are most likely during this window.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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