McDonald, NM Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Mcdonald.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 4 at 6:35AM MST until November 4 at 5:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Freeze Warning issued November 4 at 4:02AM MST until November 5 at 9:00AM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Pockets of below freezing temperatures are expected across the Southern New Mexico lowlands early Tuesday morning.

High Wind Warning issued November 4 at 1:51AM MST until November 4 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 4 at 12:35AM MST until November 4 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Snow. Accumulations of 3 to 5 inches above 7500ft. Higher totals across the peaks. * WHERE...West Central Mountains. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 4 at 12:35AM MST until November 4 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches between 7000 feet and 9000 feet and isolated amounts up to 12 inches above 9500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Central Mountains, Jemez Mountains, and Southwest Mountains. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 4 at 12:35AM MST until November 4 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches, except 7 to 14 inches above 8,000 feet. Locally higher amounts possible near Raton Pass. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Central Highlands, and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. This includes along portions of I-25 and I-40. Blowing snow could reduce visibility below 1/2 mile at times, particularly at Raton Pass Monday morning and afternoon. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 4 at 12:35AM MST until November 4 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches except between 3 and 5 inches above 7500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Estancia Valley, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Far Northeast Highlands, Northeast Highlands, and Union County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes portions of I-40. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.