Winter Storm Warning Issued for Tusas Mountains and Chama Through Friday Afternoon

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Tusas Mountains, including Chama. This alert is in effect from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the Tusas Mountains and the Chama region (NMZ210).

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised that travel could be very difficult to impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is expected throughout the region. Total snow accumulations are forecast between 3 and 6 inches for areas below 8,500 feet, while peaks and higher west-facing slopes could see up to 11 inches. Winds are expected to gust as high as 45 mph, creating patches of blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility. These gusty winds could also bring down tree branches.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning begins at 11:00 PM MST on Thursday, February 19, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:00 PM MST on Friday, February 20.