Silver City, NM – A winter weather advisory has been issued for parts of New Mexico and the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles as snow is expected to impact travel conditions from Friday into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in El Paso, NM, snowfall will begin in central Grant County, the Silver City area, and the Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range at approximately 11 a.m. MST on Friday and continue until 5 a.m. MST Saturday. Snow accumulations between 1 to 3 inches are expected at elevations between 5,000 and 7,500 feet, with higher elevations seeing 3 to 5 inches. Slippery roads could impact the Friday evening commute.
Meanwhile, the NWS in Amarillo, TX, has issued a winter weather advisory for the central and eastern Oklahoma Panhandle and the southern and eastern Texas Panhandle. Snow is expected to begin at 9 p.m. CST Friday and persist until midnight Saturday night, with accumulations ranging from 1 to 5 inches.
Drivers in affected areas should prepare for hazardous road conditions and allow extra time for travel. Motorists in Oklahoma can call 844-465-4997 for road updates, while Texas drivers can check conditions by calling 800-452-9292. For additional weather updates, visit the National Weather Service website at www.weather.gov/epz.
