Special Weather Statement 01/05/2025 00:35 for New Mexico, Texas areas

Today marks the beginning of a cooling trend as a series of cold fronts arrive to southern New Mexico and Far West Texas. The most significant of these cold fronts is set to arrive early Wednesday morning. Temperatures will be well into the 20s by Wednesday morning, which will combine with breezy easterly winds to create wind chill values in the single digits and teens with below zero values in the mountains. Highs will struggle to get above freezing Wednesday afternoon, especially east of the Rio Grande. The cold will be slow to leave with lows well into the teens continuing each morning through Saturday although winds will not be as strong. Remember to protect the four P's: people, pets, plants, and pipes. In addition to the significant cold, an upper-level storm system will slowly swing through the region, bringing with it a low to moderate chance for snow beginning Wednesday, lasting into Friday morning. Early indications are snow totals will generally be light with lowlands expecting 1-2" and mountains receiving 2-4". However, the exact track of this storm is still uncertain and there is a good chance these totals will change. It is important to monitor the forecast over the next few days while making preparations for the cold and snow.