Sacramento Mountains, NM – Residents and travelers in southern New Mexico’s higher elevations are urged to take precautions tonight as dangerously cold wind chills persist across the Sacramento Mountains, according to the National Weather Service.
According to the National Weather Service office in El Paso, a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect until 11 a.m. Monday, with wind chills ranging from 5 to 10 degrees below zero possible in exposed areas. The advisory was reaffirmed Sunday evening and applies to elevations both above and below 7,500 feet.
The alert includes communities such as Cloudcroft, Apache Summit, Timberon, Mountain Park, Pinon, Mayhill, Sunspot, and Sacramento, spanning parts of Otero County and surrounding mountain zones east of Alamogordo and the greater southern New Mexico region.
Forecasters warn that prolonged exposure to these conditions could lead to frostbite or hypothermia, particularly for anyone outdoors without adequate protection. Skin exposed to extreme cold can freeze in a short period of time when combined with strong winds.
Officials recommend limiting time outdoors when possible and wearing layers, hats, gloves, and insulated clothing if travel is necessary. Extra caution is advised for early-morning travel, recreation, or work in higher elevations where wind exposure is greatest.
Motorists traveling through mountain passes should also remain alert for rapidly changing conditions, especially overnight and during early Monday hours.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts and advisories through weather.gov as conditions evolve.
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