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Northern New Mexico Snow Saturday: Slick Travel on US-64, US-87 Nov 14
Albuquerque, NM – Northern New Mexico's highest mountains could receive up to 6 inches of snow this weekend as another storm system brings winter weather, reduced visibility and potentially hazardous
By Lena Wood · 2026-11-12T11:55:08.783Z
Albuquerque, NM – Northern New Mexico's highest mountains could receive up to 6 inches of snow this weekend as another storm system brings winter weather, reduced visibility and potentially hazardous travel conditions from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, a second storm system is expected to move across northern and eastern New Mexico, producing valley rain, high elevation snowfall and potentially some thunderstorms.
Where 2 6 Inches of Snow Could Fall The greatest snowfall is expected across northern New Mexico's mountain ranges, particularly the Tusas Mountains near Chama.
Forecasters anticipate 2 to 4 inches of snow at elevations above 9,000 feet, with accumulations potentially reaching 6 inches on the highest peaks.
Mountainous areas near Chama and Taos are among the locations highlighted in the National Weather Service forecast.
Lower elevation communities, including Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Farmington, are not expected to experience the same snowfall totals.
The highest accumulations will remain concentrated in elevated terrain, where colder temperatures are more favorable for snow.
Mountain Highways Could Become Slippery Travelers heading into northern New Mexico's mountains Saturday afternoon, November 14, through Sunday morning, November 15, should prepare for potentially slick roads.
The National Weather Service specifically identifies U.S. highways 64 and 87 as routes where winter travel conditions could develop.
Visibility could drop to between 1 and 3 miles in areas experiencing snowfall, potentially making mountain travel more difficult.
While the most likely forecast calls for 2 to 4 inches above 9,000 feet, the agency also highlights a low probability scenario involving higher snowfall amounts.
Residents and visitors planning weekend trips through northern mountain passes should monitor changing conditions before traveling.
Updated forecasts are available through the National Weather Service at weather.gov/abq .