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Blizzard Warning


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
842 AM MST Mon Dec 29 2025

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-292345-
/O.CON.KMAF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above
7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Pine Springs, Guadalupe Mountains
National Park, and Queen
842 AM MST Mon Dec 29 2025 /942 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST /MIDNIGHT CST/
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
  Visibility less than 1/4 mile will make travel through Guadalupe
  Pass dangerous.

* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
  mile due to falling and blowing snow. Some roads could become
  slick, especially secondary roads and on overpasses. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. In New Mexico, dial 511 or visit nmroads.com for
current road conditions. In Texas, dial 800-452-9292 or visit
drivetexas.org for current road conditions.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

&&

$$


Winter Storm Warning


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1216 PM MST Mon Dec 29 2025

NMZ240-300015-
/O.CON.KABQ.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/
Southwest Chaves County-
1216 PM MST Mon Dec 29 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Southwest Chaves County, including Dunken and Elk.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very difficult travel conditions are likely
  along U.S. Highway 82, with the period of heaviest snowfall around
  mid-day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial
511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1206 PM MST Mon Dec 29 2025

NMZ415-416-300600-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento
Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Sacramento, Sunspot, Pinon, Cloudcroft,
Apache Summit, and Mayhill
1206 PM MST Mon Dec 29 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 5
  inches.

* WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet and
  Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet including Cloudcroft,
  Sunspot, and Mayhill.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
  conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall rates are occurring along
  the southern flank of the Sacramento Mountains. Locally heavier
  amounts will be possible near Sunspot and Timberon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
New Mexico can be found at nmroads.com.

If travel is necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking
a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire
chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra
clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that
would help you survive in case you become stranded.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
842 AM MST Mon Dec 29 2025

NMZ028-292345-
/O.CON.KMAF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/
Eddy County Plains-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and
Carlsbad
842 AM MST Mon Dec 29 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 to 5
  inches.

* WHERE...Eddy County Plains.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
  morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. dial 511 or visit nmroads.com
for current road conditions.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

&&

$$


Winter Weather Advisory


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1216 PM MST Mon Dec 29 2025

NMZ238-300015-
/O.CON.KABQ.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/
Chaves County Plains-
1216 PM MST Mon Dec 29 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches south
  of Roswell.

* WHERE...Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions may impact the Monday evening commute south of Roswell.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A sharp gradient in snow accumulations is
  expected in far southern Chaves County on the northern part of the
  snow band. Little to no snow accumulation is expected from Roswell
  northward, with up to 2" of snow from Lake Arthur to Dexter.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

16

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1206 PM MST Mon Dec 29 2025

NMZ414-300600-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Timberon, Mountain Park, and Mescalero
1206 PM MST Mon Dec 29 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4
  inches.

* WHERE...West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet including
  Timberon.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for New Mexico can be found at nmroads.com.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1206 PM MST Mon Dec 29 2025

NMZ417-300600-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/
Otero Mesa-
Including the cities of Crow Flats
1206 PM MST Mon Dec 29 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet
  accumulations 1 to 2 inches and ice accumulations around a light
  glaze.

* WHERE...Otero Mesa and Crow Flats.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling the back roads of the
Otero Mesa.

&&

$$

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
842 AM MST Mon Dec 29 2025

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045-050-059-060-272>274-292345-
/O.CON.KMAF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/
Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Gaines-Andrews-Loving-
Winkler-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-Reeves
County Plains-
Including the cities of Eunice, Pecos, Mentone, Van Horn, Jal,
Andrews, Lovington, Kermit, Tatum, Seminole, and Hobbs
842 AM MST Mon Dec 29 2025 /942 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST
/MIDNIGHT CST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Light to occasionally moderate snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations 1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western
  Texas.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
  evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In New Mexico, dial 511
or visit nmroads.com for current road conditions. In Texas, dial
800-452-9292 or visit drivetexas.org for current road conditions.

&&

$$

93

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
842 AM MST Mon Dec 29 2025

TXZ051-052-061>063-292345-
/O.EXA.KMAF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/
Martin-Howard-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-
Including the cities of Garden City, Big Spring, Stanton,
Midland, and Odessa
942 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to one
  inch.

* WHERE...Ector, Glasscock, Howard, Martin, and Midland Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
  evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. dial 800-452-9292 or
visit drivetexas.org for current road conditions.

&&

$$


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
619 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025

TXZ039-040-300100-
Yoakum-Terry-
Including the cities of Denver City, Plains, Brownfield, Meadow,
and Wellman
619 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025

...Light snow possible for Yoakum and Terry Counties today...

Light snow will be possible across portions of Yoakum and Terry
Counties, and will start after sunrise and end shortly after
sunset this evening. A light coating of snow, mainly on grassy
surfaces, will be possible. Due to the recent period of record-
breaking warmth, roadways should still be too warm for snow to
stick. Impacts to travel and commerce are not expected with this
event.

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
1130 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025

TXZ021>044-301730-
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-
Motley-Cottle-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-King-Yoakum-
Terry-Lynn-Garza-Kent-Stonewall-
1130 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the South Plains, Rolling
Plains, and the far Southern Texas Panhandle.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

A slight chance of snow remains possible through this evening
for the far southwestern South Plains. Very little to no
accumulation is expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

$$

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