ALBUQUERQUE, NM – A series of winter storms is bringing freezing fog, snow, and strong winds across New Mexico, creating hazardous travel conditions, especially in the northern and eastern parts of the state, according to the National Weather Service Albuquerque, NM office.
The National Weather Service (NWS) Albuquerque issued a Freezing Fog Advisory for northeastern New Mexico, including Clovis, Portales, and Raton Pass, where visibility has dropped below half a mile, according to the National Weather Service Albuquerque, NM office. The advisory may be extended as fog persists into Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service Albuquerque, NM office.
Meanwhile, light to moderate snow showers are increasing in the Tusas and Sangre de Cristo Mountains, prompting Winter Weather Advisories through the evening, according to the National Weather Service Albuquerque, NM office. Strong southwest winds in the Sacramento Mountains and southwestern Chaves County are expected to gust up to 60 mph, making travel hazardous for high-profile vehicles, according to the National Weather Service Albuquerque, NM office.…