A low pressure system moved into Arizona today. Bringing isolated to scattered rain and snow showers across New Mexico. The heaviest snowfall will move in overnight. The heaviest snowfall is expected in northwest and northeast New Mexico. On Saturday the snowfall will lighten but remain heavy over the mountains. Icy roadways and closures are possible along mountain passes an interstates. The National Weather Service has also issued several Winter Weather Advisories and Warnings for the anticipated snowfall. These alerts will be in place through Saturday March 8th.
Strong southwesterly flow has been bringing strong wind gusts to southern New Mexico. Though not as strong as we have seen earlier in the week. Gusts could reach upwards of 50 mph.
The low pressure system will move out of the state by Sunday afternoon. Making way for a high pressure system to move into the four corners. This high pressure system will bring a rapid warm up Sunday afternoon. It will also bring sunnier and calmer weather through early next week. Another potential storm system could be moving into New Mexico through the middle to end of next week.