Union County, 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 Union County.

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Freezing Fog Advisory issued November 8 at 3:30AM MST until November 8 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one-half mile in freezing fog. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Roads may be slick due to a thin layer of ice from the freezing fog.

Freeze Warning issued November 8 at 3:30AM MST until November 9 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 degrees expected. * WHERE...Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 8 at 3:20AM MST until November 8 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to four inches. * WHERE...Espanola Valley and Jemez Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The weight of wet snow on trees will result in downed branches that can fall on power lines. Expect isolated power outages and damage to vulnerable structures.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 8 at 3:20AM MST until November 8 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches, except up to four inches over the Sandia and Manzano Mountains. * WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Santa Fe Metro Area, Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, Guadalupe County, and Eastern Lincoln County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes portions of Interstate 40. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning commute.

Blizzard Warning issued November 8 at 3:20AM MST until November 8 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern San Miguel County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some roads may be closed. Major travel delays are possible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The weight of wet snow on trees will result in downed branches that can fall on power lines. Expect isolated power outages and damage to vulnerable structures.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 8 at 3:20AM MST until November 8 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches, mainly over the higher elevations. * WHERE...Quay County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes portions of Interstate 40.

Blizzard Warning issued November 8 at 3:20AM MST until November 8 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches except between 8 and 14 inches above 7500 feet. * WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some roads may be closed. Major travel delays are possible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The weight of wet snow on trees will result in downed branches that can fall on power lines. Expect scattered power outages and damage to vulnerable structures.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 8 at 3:20AM MST until November 8 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches for the Tusas Mountains and the Upper Rio Grande Valley and between 6 and 14 inches over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains Including Chama, and Upper Rio Grande Valley. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The weight of wet snow on trees will result in downed branches that can fall on power lines. Expect scattered power outages and damage to vulnerable structures.

Blizzard Warning issued November 8 at 3:20AM MST until November 8 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet for the Johnson and Barlett Mesas, between 6 and 12 inches for northern Union County, and between 2 and 6 inches for southern Union County. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass and Union County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some roads may be closed. Major travel delays are possible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The weight of wet snow on trees will result in downed branches that can fall on power lines. Expect scattered power outages and damage to vulnerable structures.

The Freeze Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Midland/Odessa TX on this developing situation.

The Freeze Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Midland/Odessa TX on this developing situation.

Freeze Warning issued November 8 at 12:07AM MST until November 9 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

* WHAT...Freezing temperatures of 32 expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains, and Northern Lea County County. In Texas, Davis Mountains and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...From 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ this evening to 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM on this developing situation.

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM on this developing situation.