Our first storm system of fall is moving into New Mexico today. Heavy rain, severe storms, and mountain snow will move in through the weekend.
High winds developed Friday across the western half of New Mexico, ahead of our first fall storm of the season. Wind gusts have been recorded at over 50 mph in Albuquerque, causing areas of blowing dust. Isolated showers, a couple thunderstorms, and mountain snow also moved through the state today. A strong cold front will is moving across the state tonight, and even brough snow to Gallup earlier. Thanks to this storm moving in, showers and storms will continue through the overnight into Saturday morning.
Through the day Saturday, the storm system will continue moving through New Mexico. Rain and mountain snow will mainly stay focused in northern and eastern halves of the state. Heavy snow may be possible in the northern mountains and especially in the San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado. Although, in New Mexico, the heaviest snow will stay across the mountain peaks, bringing little impact for most. In eastern New Mexico though, scattered strong to severe storms are likely by Saturday evening. These storms will drop heavy rainfall, and could bring gusty winds, large hail, and even and isolated tornado or two. Temperatures will be much cooler all across the state Saturday, with breezy winds…