Taos under winter storm warning; strong winds at TSV
This photo was taken during the last snow storm that hit Taos late last month.
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Colder temperatures, winds and the potential for several inches of snow is coming to the Taos area.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for much of Northern New Mexico, saying rain and snow are likely. The temperature is expected to drop to about 33 by 5 p.m. in Taos. West winds will be about 20 miles per hour and the chance of precipitation is at 60 percent.
The winter storm warning is in effect until at least Friday night.
The National Weather Service says daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches are possible on Thursday, with potential nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches in the area. The low tonight is expected to be 11 degrees.
Meanwhile, Taos Ski Valley has lifts on hold due to high winds. However, beginner lifts are operating, according to TSV officials.
On Friday, snow is most likely before 11 a.m., gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 24. However, wind chills will drop as low as -2, with west winds of 5-to-10 miles per hour. There is a 60 percent chance of new snow accumulation on Friday of 1 to 3 inches. Nighttime temps Friday night drop to -7, with wind chills as low as -16.
Saturday is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Sunday is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
