Snowfall continues to be seen across Northern New Mexico this afternoon. Later this evening the snow will shift southward.
A low pressure system over Baja California continues to funnel moisture into New Mexico. However, it is not enough moisture to result in heavy snowfall. Instead New Mexico can expect light widespread snowfall today through Friday morning.
Earlier today, snowfall was seen across parts of northern New Mexico. Measurable amounts were seen in Raton, Capulin, Angel Fire, and many other cities and towns. The snowfall up north is beginning to lighten. This is because the snowfall is beginning to shift towards the south.
The snowfall will reach central and southern New Mexico by this evening. This is also when strong wind gusts are expected to be picking up across central and southwestern New Mexico. In the Albuquerque Metro, gusts upwards of 55 mph are expected tonight and early tomorrow morning. These strong winds could create the Albuquerque Snow Hole. This would result in the city of Albuquerque not seeing snow, when surrounding areas do. In southwestern New Mexico, wind gusts of 40 mph are expected. This will lead to blowing snow an limited visibility. The snowfall will continue in southern New Mexico through Wednesday morning before lightening.
Artic air will spill into New Mexico beginning tomorrow and lasting through Thursday. This extremely cold upper level air will bring bitterly cold temperatures at the surface. Pairing with lasting wind gusts, the wind chill could feel as low as -5 degrees across central and southern New Mexico.
On Thursday, two low pressure systems will merge over southwestern New Mexico. This new low pressure will bring an abundance of upper level moisture across the entire state of New Mexico. The result will be light widespread snow across the state on Thursday. The snow will dissipate on Friday.
Temperatures are expected to climb again over the weekend as the artic air leaves the state. Most regions will be above freezing on Friday and above average on Saturday. These warmer temperatures will be fairly short lived. The state is expected to cool off once again early next week.