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Winter Storm Watch, New Mexico

Severe

Up to 5 inches of snow possible, gusts up to 70 mph. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

Ended Monday, February 16, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Warning on Monday, February 16, 11:53 in the morning.

Issued
Expires

Places in this watch

How much

Snow across the area
Up to 5 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 70 mph

Map

Map of New Mexico with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Chama, Red River, Taos Ski Valley. I-25US 84US 87US 285US 64ChamaRed RiverTaos Ski ValleyCOLORADONEW MEXICO20 mi I-25US 84US 87US 285ChamaRed RiverTaos Ski ValleyCOLORADONEW MEXICO25 mi I-25US 285ChamaRed RiverTaos Ski ValleyCOLORADONEW MEXICO50 mi US 285ChamaTaos Ski ValleyCOLORADONEW MEXICO50 mi
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Alert area: National Weather Service. Borders and highways: U.S. Census Bureau. Lakes, rivers and other countries: Natural Earth. Open this area in OpenStreetMap

Details from the National Weather Service

What
Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph.
Where
Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
When
From late Monday night through Tuesday evening.
Impacts
Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Updates

  1. Winter Storm Watch issued for Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. February 16, 2026