Another snowstorm to hit NM

From KRQE-TV.com - by Russell Contreras, AP - Just days after a blizzard struck parts of New Mexico, the state is bracing for another snow blast that could cause trouble for holiday travelers. The National Weather Service has placed most of the state on a winter storm warning until late Friday. Heavy snow and winds up to 65 mph are expected to hit western and central New Mexico late Thursday. As much as 12 inches of snow is expected in mountain regions and up to 7 inches could hit parts of northeast and central New Mexico. The storm could pose problems for holiday travelers since heavy snow and wind gust could reduce visibility to near zero in some parts, making travel nearly impossible, according to the National Weather Service. "It's going to be very difficult to drive on I-40 from the Arizona border to Albuquerque, and on I-25 just south of Albuquerque," said Chuck Jones, a National Weather Service meteorologist. Officials said the Raton Pass also is expected to be difficult to drive through. Read more

Another snowstorm to hit NM