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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1205 PM MST Wed Jan 7 2026 NMZ203-210-211-213-214-221-080615- /O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0001.260108T0600Z-260109T1800Z/ Far Northwest Highlands-Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood- 1205 PM MST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches below 7,500 feet with higher amounts of 6 to 12 inches above 7,500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Far Northwest Highlands, Tusas Mountains Including Chama, and Jemez Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. This includes along portions of I-40. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will initially be between 7,000 and 8,000 feet Wednesday evening before gradually lowering to all areas late Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
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