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Albuquerque, New Mexico – Drivers across New Mexico could face sudden whiteouts, crosswinds over 60 mph, and wildfire flare-ups within the next 12 hours as a powerful spring-like system sweeps the state through early Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, strong southwest to west winds will intensify Tuesday and continue through Friday, with a 50 to 90 percent chance of wind gusts exceeding 60 mph along and east of the central mountain chain. Some areas face the potential for gusts over 70 mph Tuesday afternoon, especially across the eastern plains and higher terrain…