Taos County, New Mexico – Snow-covered roads at Bobcat Pass and U.S. 64 in Taos County are slowing travel.
According to the National Weather Service Albuquerque office, roads are snow covered in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, including at Bobcat Pass and along U.S. 64 in Angel Fire, Red River and Taos Ski Valley.
The agency reported that 2 to 5 inches of snow have already fallen across parts of the area. Forecasters said locally up to 5 inches of additional snow is expected across the region through mid-afternoon.
Traffic cameras shared by the agency show snow-packed roadways and reduced visibility in higher elevations. Mountain routes, including U.S. 64 near Angel Fire and Red River, appear fully covered with snow.
Drivers traveling through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains should expect winter driving conditions, including slick surfaces and potentially slower travel times. Conditions may vary significantly between lower elevations and mountain passes.
The update was shared by the National Weather Service Albuquerque via social media as a community weather report.
The snowfall could affect afternoon commuters, visitors heading to ski areas, and students traveling through mountain corridors.
Officials have not announced road closures but continue monitoring conditions.
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