Las Cruces, NM (AP) — Residents throughout New Mexico are being warned to expect the days following Christmas to be especially white and blustery.
The National Weather Service is predicting a wallop of a storm system this weekend that could close down roads during a time of heavy travel.
According to meteorologists, various cities have anywhere from a 23 to 84 percent chance of seeing precipitation on Saturday.
In Las Cruces, forecasters have "high confidence" that up to 7 inches of snow will fall by Saturday night.
The Weather Service says strong winds behind a cold front will bring blowing snow across parts of the Eastern Plains.
Public Service Co. of New Mexico, the state's largest utility, is anticipating power outages and advising customers to keep prepared emergency kits.
The National Weather Service is predicting a wallop of a storm system this weekend that could close down roads during a time of heavy travel.
According to meteorologists, various cities have anywhere from a 23 to 84 percent chance of seeing precipitation on Saturday.
In Las Cruces, forecasters have "high confidence" that up to 7 inches of snow will fall by Saturday night.
The Weather Service says strong winds behind a cold front will bring blowing snow across parts of the Eastern Plains.
Public Service Co. of New Mexico, the state's largest utility, is anticipating power outages and advising customers to keep prepared emergency kits.
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