High Wind Warning Issued for Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Central New Mexico 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, with gusts up to 60 mph and blowing snow expected through early Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Northeast New Mexico
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albuquerque
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 Northeast New Mexico.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High Wind Warning for the east slopes of the Central Mountain Chain and adjacent highlands. The warning is currently in effect and remains active until 5:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 19.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad region of New Mexico, 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 become projectiles in high winds. Motorists, particularly those operating high-profile vehicles, should expect dangerous driving conditions and exercise extreme caution.
Expected Conditions
The region is facing sustained west winds of 30 to 40 mph, with powerful gusts reaching up to 60 mph. These damaging winds are capable of blowing down trees and power lines, and power outages are possible.
In the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, additional hazards include several inches of snow. Periods of snow combined with high winds will create blowing snow conditions, reducing visibility to below a half mile at times. Snow drifts are expected to reach depths of over 6 inches in certain locations.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 19.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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