Winter Storm Warning Issued for Tusas Mountains and Chama Through Friday Afternoon
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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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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Tusas Mountains and Chama, with heavy snow up to 11 inches and 45 mph wind gusts expected to make travel difficult or impossible.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Tusas Mountains, New Mexico
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albuquerque NM
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Tusas Mountains, New Mexico.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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