Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
214 AM MST Thu Jan 22 2026
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West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-Middle Rio Grande
Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-Upper Tularosa Valley-
San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
214 AM MST Thu Jan 22 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations generally
between 1 inch and 5 inches except higher amounts up to 8 inches
above 7,500 feet.
* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro
Area, West Central Highlands, Southwest Mountains, Upper Tularosa
Valley, and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes
portions of I-40 and I-25.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain is likely in many of these areas below
7,500 feet Friday and Friday night, with a transition over to snow
on Saturday when snow levels drop below valley floors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
146 AM MST Thu Jan 22 2026
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White Mountains-
Including the cities of Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop
146 AM MST Thu Jan 22 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT ABOVE 7000 FEET...
* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow possible above 7000 feet, with the
heaviest expected Saturday morning and afternoon. Total snow
accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible above 7000 feet,
with locally up to 18 inches in the highest elevations.
* WHERE...White Mountains above 7000 feet.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Travel is not recommended as heavy
snowfall and low visibility will create dangerous driving
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday
evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
1228 PM MST Wed Jan 21 2026
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White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties-Galiuro and
Pinaleno Mountains-Catalina and Rincon Mountains-
Including the cities of Summerhaven, Mount Lemmon, Mount Graham, and
Hannagan Meadow
1228 PM MST Wed Jan 21 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY
SUNDAY MORNING FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 7000 FEET...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible for elevations above 7000 feet. Total
snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches possible.
* WHERE...Catalina and Pinaleno Mountains, as well as the White
Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
For the latest Arizona road conditions, call 511 or visit www.az511.
gov
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
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