Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued April 28 at 10:42PM MDT until May 2 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 9:42pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
8 inches between 7500 and 9500 feet and 8 to 14 inches above 9500
feet.
* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas
Including Raton Pass.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be
necessary if traveling through mountain passes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be between 9000 to 10000 feet
during the onset of precipitation on Thursday, dropping to around
7500 feet Friday morning following the passage of a cold front. The
period of heaviest snow is expected late Thursday night through
Friday morning.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov