Ruidoso Regional 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 Ruidoso Regional.

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

High Wind Watch issued November 25 at 1:38PM MST until November 27 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Guadalupe County, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south oriented roadways.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 25 at 10:32AM MST until November 27 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches above 8500 feet, with lesser accumulations below. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Tusas Mountains Including Chama. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow may reduce visibility below one mile.