Headline:
Snow Squall Warning issued January 8 at 1:32PM MST until January 8 at 2:30PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Snow Squall Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 8, 2025 - 12:32pm
Expires:
January 8, 2025 - 1:30pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a
* Snow Squall Warning for...
Southeastern Luna County in southwestern New Mexico...
Southwestern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...
* Until 230 PM MST.
* At 127 PM MST, a dangerous snow squall was located 15 miles
northeast of Columbus, moving north at 35 to 45 mph.
HAZARD...Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to
blowing snow and visibility rapidly falling to less than
one-quarter mile. Wind gusts up to 35 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous
within minutes. Impacts for portions of I-10 between mile
markers 92 to 124 will begin within 45-60 minutes.
Additional Information: Travel conditions are already treacherous on
I-10 between Las Cruces and Deming. If traveling on I-10, avoid and
delay travel until conditions clear. Multiple crashes have been
reported on I-10 between Las Cruces and Deming. From Deming County
EM: Eastbound traffic on I-10, pull off in Deming. There is a
shelter open for travelers at 2300 East Pine St in Deming, NM.
This includes Interstate 10 in New Mexico between mile markers 92 and
124.
Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Akela, Rock Hound State Park, Spring Canyon State Park, and
Camel Mountain.
Instruction:
Consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes
your location. If you must travel, use extra caution and allow extra
time. Rapid changes in visibility and slick road conditions may lead
to accidents.
If traveling on a highway, find the nearest exit or rest area and
park safely away from traffic. Allow snow squalls to pass before
attempting to resume travel.
There is no safe place on a highway when a snow squall hits.
Visibility and traction are immediately lost in whiteout conditions,
making it difficult or impossible to slow down and avoid stopped
vehicles. Delay travel or safely exit the highway before the snow
squall arrives.
Serious injuries and deaths may result from people exiting their
vehicles during a snow squall. Drivers may not be able to see you or
stop! If you have been involved in an accident or pulled to the side
of the roadway, quickly exit your vehicle and move as far away from
the roadway as possible ONLY when it is safe to do so. Do not stand
along or near the roadway, since approaching vehicles may be unable
to maintain control.
Area Description:
Dona Ana, NM; Luna, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM