Winter storm impacts New Mexico

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Winter storm exits New Mexico leaving behind cold temperatures

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Updated: 5:08 AM MST Jan 9, 2026

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CURRENT CONDITIONS | CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS | LIVE RADAR | UPLOAD YOUR WEATHER PHOTOS | TURN ON WEATHER NOTIFICATIONSA winter storm brought rain, wind, snow, graupel and hail to many parts of New Mexico.The winter storm that impacted New Mexico on Thursday night and Friday was the second of two winter storm to hit the state.In Albuquerque, rain and snow impacted the city on Thursday evening. Hail that fell near the ABQ Sunport prompted a severe thunderstorm warning for a time on Thursday.Once the snow cleared out of the metro area, the focus shifted to northeast New Mexico where snow began to fall overnight.Road crews prepared for the storm in advance treating roadways and preparing highways for winter travel conditions.No major issues were reported with the winter storm. Live updates5:08 am – 2,000 people are reported without power in Farmington. The cause of the power outage is not known.5:07 am – Light snow flurries are beginning to move through the ABQ Metro area. Snow could impact those hitting the road early. Track the snow here5:00 am – 90 schools in New Mexico have delayed or canceled class due to the winter weather. Full list of closings here

CURRENT CONDITIONS | CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS | LIVE RADAR | UPLOAD YOUR WEATHER PHOTOS | TURN ON WEATHER NOTIFICATIONS

A winter storm brought rain, wind, snow, graupel and hail to many parts of New Mexico.

The winter storm that impacted New Mexico on Thursday night and Friday was the second of two winter storm to hit the state.

In Albuquerque, rain and snow impacted the city on Thursday evening.

Hail that fell near the ABQ Sunport prompted a severe thunderstorm warning for a time on Thursday.

Once the snow cleared out of the metro area, the focus shifted to northeast New Mexico where snow began to fall overnight.

Road crews prepared for the storm in advance treating roadways and preparing highways for winter travel conditions.

No major issues were reported with the winter storm.



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