Temperatures saw a decent cool down across New Mexico this afternoon. Spotty rain and snow continues this evening until the next winter storm Thursday.
A cold front moved through eastern New Mexico yesterday. This front succeeded in knocking down temperatures across the region. The cold front pushed further west than originally expected. Roswell had a forecast high in the 70’s yesterday but only made it to 54 degrees. This afternoon the cooldown is present for the entire state.
The cooldown to the west is due to a second front associated with an upper air disturbance. This disturbance brought some rain and snow to northern New Mexico yesterday. As it moves across the state this afternoon additional showers are possible along the front. The disturbance will also be increasing winds at the surface. Gusts upwards of 50 mph are possible across the state. The National Weather Service has issues Wind Advisories for portions of north and southeastern New Mexico. These advisories will be in place until 6 p.m. Wednesday February 12th.
A second, stronger storm will move into New Mexico by Friday. This storm will draw up near record levels of moisture from the pacific. The excess moisture will also for near state wide rain/ snow. This precipitation will begin on Friday and last through Saturday morning. The heaviest snowfall is forecasted to be in the San Juan Mountains. The snow will mostly be staying in the higher elevations. Rain chances will be in the valleys.