Red flag warnings and near-blizzard like conditions for parts of New Mexico
It is shaping up to be an incredibly active day for weather across the state today. A low-pressure system is moving in bringing blizzard-like conditions to the north. Very strong winds are bringing dust storms and high risks for fire across the rest of New Mexico.
Very strong winds are blowing from the southwest across New Mexico today. By Noon, wind gusts in the Albuquerque Metro had already reached 60 mph. Nearly the entire state, with the exception of the northwest, is under either a wind advisory or a high wind warning. Gusts could reach upwards of 70 mph later this afternoon. These wind alerts will be in place until 8 p.m. Monday, March 3rd.
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Very low humidity levels are in place across the state as well. Temperatures, particularly in southeastern New Mexico, are rising. Roswell has already reached 78 degrees. Three degrees higher than their forecasted high for the day. Dry air, warm temperatures, and strong winds make the perfect recipe for high fire risks. Nearly the entire state, with the exception of the northwest, is under a red flag warning. This warning will last until 7 p.m. Monday, March 3.
A low-pressure system is continuing to make its way across northern New Mexico this afternoon. The system is bringing isolated snow and rain chances to the northern regions of the state. Upwards of 6 inches of additional snowfall is possible in the mountains through Tuesday afternoon. Additionally, a Winter Storm Watch is in place for parts of Colfax and Union County until Tuesday, March 4. These regions could experience near-blizzard-like conditions overnight.
New Mexico will see a slight reprieve from the active weather on Wednesday. However, the winds will remain locally breezy in southern New Mexico. On Thursday, another low-pressure system will make its way into northern New Mexico. This will bring more chances for wintry precipitation through the weekend.
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