Elephant Butte Lake is now 7.6% full, up from just 1.4% three months ago!
All the recent rain has raised the lake nearly 31 feet since August.
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All the recent rain has raised the lake nearly 31 feet since August.
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November 3, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Elephant Butte Lake is now 7.6% full, up from just 1.4% three months ago!
All the recent rain has raised the lake nearly 31 feet since August.
#NMwx #NewMexico
All the recent rain has raised the lake nearly 31 feet since August.
#NMwx #NewMexico
❄️ Winter is back in the mountains of New Mexico! ❄️
Here's what it looks like Monday morning at Taos Ski Valley, Ski Santa Fe, Red River, Pajarito, and Sipapu.
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Here's what it looks like Monday morning at Taos Ski Valley, Ski Santa Fe, Red River, Pajarito, and Sipapu.
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November 2, 2026 at 4:27 PM
❄️ Winter is back in the mountains of New Mexico! ❄️
Here's what it looks like Monday morning at Taos Ski Valley, Ski Santa Fe, Red River, Pajarito, and Sipapu.
#NMwx
Here's what it looks like Monday morning at Taos Ski Valley, Ski Santa Fe, Red River, Pajarito, and Sipapu.
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🏔️ What a stunning view this morning from the top of Angel Fire Resort looking west towards the Taos Mountains!
The most recent storm dropped several inches of snow across the northern mountains. #NMwx
The most recent storm dropped several inches of snow across the northern mountains. #NMwx
November 3, 2026 at 3:13 PM
🏔️ What a stunning view this morning from the top of Angel Fire Resort looking west towards the Taos Mountains!
The most recent storm dropped several inches of snow across the northern mountains. #NMwx
The most recent storm dropped several inches of snow across the northern mountains. #NMwx
🚨 Anyone within a 1/2 mile of the Animas, La Plata, and San Juan Rivers in San Juan County, NM need to EVACUATE now! Rivers are rising, and will continue to rise overnight. #NMwx
November 2, 2026 at 12:21 AM
🚨 Anyone within a 1/2 mile of the Animas, La Plata, and San Juan Rivers in San Juan County, NM need to EVACUATE now! Rivers are rising, and will continue to rise overnight. #NMwx
❄️ The Sandia Mountains picked up their first coating of snow of the season today!
The crest has been socked in by clouds all day, but every now and then we get a peek at the snow at the top of the Tram.
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The crest has been socked in by clouds all day, but every now and then we get a peek at the snow at the top of the Tram.
#NMwx
November 2, 2026 at 11:25 PM
❄️ The Sandia Mountains picked up their first coating of snow of the season today!
The crest has been socked in by clouds all day, but every now and then we get a peek at the snow at the top of the Tram.
#NMwx
The crest has been socked in by clouds all day, but every now and then we get a peek at the snow at the top of the Tram.
#NMwx
SAN JUAN COUNTY, NM:
Rivers are flooding. If you are within half a mile of a river, move to higher ground now.
Do not cross running water. If you are threatened, take your emergency kit and leave now.
Shelter is available at McGee Park. #NMwx
Rivers are flooding. If you are within half a mile of a river, move to higher ground now.
Do not cross running water. If you are threatened, take your emergency kit and leave now.
Shelter is available at McGee Park. #NMwx
November 1, 2026 at 9:52 PM
It looks like the San Juan River in Shiprock, NM crested lower than forecast. It reached nearly 20' around 3 am, just below major flood stage. This is lower than the crest a little over a week ago. #NMwx
November 3, 2026 at 3:20 PM
It looks like the San Juan River in Shiprock, NM crested lower than forecast. It reached nearly 20' around 3 am, just below major flood stage. This is lower than the crest a little over a week ago. #NMwx
Woo hoo! Little bit of snow at Sandia Crest. Currently 29F and still dropping but the precipitation has all but ended. #nmwx
📷: webcams.sandiapeak.com/images/cams/...
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November 2, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Woo hoo! Little bit of snow at Sandia Crest. Currently 29F and still dropping but the precipitation has all but ended. #nmwx
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EVACUATE NOW IN PARTS OF FARMINGTON
The Animas River has overflowed its banks south of the Broadway Bridge. Mandatory evacuations are in effect from Cedar Street to Murray Drive and Broadway Avenue to Auburn Avenue.
Shelter: McGee Park.
#NMwx
The Animas River has overflowed its banks south of the Broadway Bridge. Mandatory evacuations are in effect from Cedar Street to Murray Drive and Broadway Avenue to Auburn Avenue.
Shelter: McGee Park.
#NMwx
November 2, 2026 at 5:18 PM
EVACUATE NOW IN PARTS OF FARMINGTON
The Animas River has overflowed its banks south of the Broadway Bridge. Mandatory evacuations are in effect from Cedar Street to Murray Drive and Broadway Avenue to Auburn Avenue.
Shelter: McGee Park.
#NMwx
The Animas River has overflowed its banks south of the Broadway Bridge. Mandatory evacuations are in effect from Cedar Street to Murray Drive and Broadway Avenue to Auburn Avenue.
Shelter: McGee Park.
#NMwx
The San Juan River in Farmington appears to have crested and is slowly receding. The Animas River has also held steady.
That water is still moving toward Shiprock, where the river could reach a record 21.32' early Tuesday.
If you're in an evacuation area, leave now!
#NMwx
That water is still moving toward Shiprock, where the river could reach a record 21.32' early Tuesday.
If you're in an evacuation area, leave now!
#NMwx
November 3, 2026 at 1:21 AM
The San Juan River in Farmington appears to have crested and is slowly receding. The Animas River has also held steady.
That water is still moving toward Shiprock, where the river could reach a record 21.32' early Tuesday.
If you're in an evacuation area, leave now!
#NMwx
That water is still moving toward Shiprock, where the river could reach a record 21.32' early Tuesday.
If you're in an evacuation area, leave now!
#NMwx
Snow on the ground in Chama, NM this morning, but flooding is a major concern along the Rio Chama.
Roads in and out of Chama are closed until floodwaters recede. The Village of Chama is also closed for regular business today.
Flood Warning remains in effect until 10 am.
#NMwx
Roads in and out of Chama are closed until floodwaters recede. The Village of Chama is also closed for regular business today.
Flood Warning remains in effect until 10 am.
#NMwx
November 2, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Snow on the ground in Chama, NM this morning, but flooding is a major concern along the Rio Chama.
Roads in and out of Chama are closed until floodwaters recede. The Village of Chama is also closed for regular business today.
Flood Warning remains in effect until 10 am.
#NMwx
Roads in and out of Chama are closed until floodwaters recede. The Village of Chama is also closed for regular business today.
Flood Warning remains in effect until 10 am.
#NMwx
⚠️ Severe storms are possible across New Mexico this evening, with the highest risk in east-central NM. The threat should end by midnight.
A fast-moving line of storms could bring damaging winds over 70 mph and a few tornadoes.
#NMwx
A fast-moving line of storms could bring damaging winds over 70 mph and a few tornadoes.
#NMwx
November 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM
⚠️ Severe storms are possible across New Mexico this evening, with the highest risk in east-central NM. The threat should end by midnight.
A fast-moving line of storms could bring damaging winds over 70 mph and a few tornadoes.
#NMwx
A fast-moving line of storms could bring damaging winds over 70 mph and a few tornadoes.
#NMwx
SAN JUAN COUNTY, NM:
Rivers are flooding. If you are within half a mile of a river, move to higher ground now.
Do not cross running water. If you are threatened, take your emergency kit and leave now.
Shelter is available at McGee Park. #NMwx
Rivers are flooding. If you are within half a mile of a river, move to higher ground now.
Do not cross running water. If you are threatened, take your emergency kit and leave now.
Shelter is available at McGee Park. #NMwx
November 1, 2026 at 9:21 PM
SAN JUAN COUNTY, NM:
Rivers are flooding. If you are within half a mile of a river, move to higher ground now.
Do not cross running water. If you are threatened, take your emergency kit and leave now.
Shelter is available at McGee Park. #NMwx
Rivers are flooding. If you are within half a mile of a river, move to higher ground now.
Do not cross running water. If you are threatened, take your emergency kit and leave now.
Shelter is available at McGee Park. #NMwx
San Juan River crests have been upgraded in Farmington & Shiprock.
Both locations are expected to reach Major Flood Stage this evening in Farmington & early Tuesday morning in Shiprock. This won't be as high as the crest a week ago, but will still have major impacts.
#NMwx
Both locations are expected to reach Major Flood Stage this evening in Farmington & early Tuesday morning in Shiprock. This won't be as high as the crest a week ago, but will still have major impacts.
#NMwx
November 2, 2026 at 4:59 PM
San Juan River crests have been upgraded in Farmington & Shiprock.
Both locations are expected to reach Major Flood Stage this evening in Farmington & early Tuesday morning in Shiprock. This won't be as high as the crest a week ago, but will still have major impacts.
#NMwx
Both locations are expected to reach Major Flood Stage this evening in Farmington & early Tuesday morning in Shiprock. This won't be as high as the crest a week ago, but will still have major impacts.
#NMwx
Nageezi on US 550 is a major corridor for access to our Wilderness areas and UNESCO site. Sections of several county roads have washed away, hoping the detours will stay intact this week. #nmwx
November 1, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Nageezi on US 550 is a major corridor for access to our Wilderness areas and UNESCO site. Sections of several county roads have washed away, hoping the detours will stay intact this week. #nmwx
EVACUATE NOW!
More evacuations along the San Juan River in NM from Navajo Dam past Shiprock. The river could reach near Major Flood Stage.
Evacuations are also along the Animas and La Plata Rivers. The Animas reached a record 13.99' crest near the state line.
#NMwx
More evacuations along the San Juan River in NM from Navajo Dam past Shiprock. The river could reach near Major Flood Stage.
Evacuations are also along the Animas and La Plata Rivers. The Animas reached a record 13.99' crest near the state line.
#NMwx
November 2, 2026 at 4:11 PM
EVACUATE NOW!
More evacuations along the San Juan River in NM from Navajo Dam past Shiprock. The river could reach near Major Flood Stage.
Evacuations are also along the Animas and La Plata Rivers. The Animas reached a record 13.99' crest near the state line.
#NMwx
More evacuations along the San Juan River in NM from Navajo Dam past Shiprock. The river could reach near Major Flood Stage.
Evacuations are also along the Animas and La Plata Rivers. The Animas reached a record 13.99' crest near the state line.
#NMwx
Storms dropped accumulating hail along US 70 between Ruidoso and Mescalero this afternoon.
Flooding also closed US 70 on the east side of the Mescalero Apache Reservation.
📸 Mescalero Apache Tribal Roads Department #NMwx
Flooding also closed US 70 on the east side of the Mescalero Apache Reservation.
📸 Mescalero Apache Tribal Roads Department #NMwx
October 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Storms dropped accumulating hail along US 70 between Ruidoso and Mescalero this afternoon.
Flooding also closed US 70 on the east side of the Mescalero Apache Reservation.
📸 Mescalero Apache Tribal Roads Department #NMwx
Flooding also closed US 70 on the east side of the Mescalero Apache Reservation.
📸 Mescalero Apache Tribal Roads Department #NMwx
I'm sure you've already noticed, but the wind is picking up across New Mexico today.
High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories are in effect until 6 pm, with westerly wind gusts of 50 to 65 mph possible in some areas.
The rest of New Mexico could see gusts of 25 to 40 mph.
#NMwx
High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories are in effect until 6 pm, with westerly wind gusts of 50 to 65 mph possible in some areas.
The rest of New Mexico could see gusts of 25 to 40 mph.
#NMwx
November 2, 2026 at 6:25 PM
I'm sure you've already noticed, but the wind is picking up across New Mexico today.
High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories are in effect until 6 pm, with westerly wind gusts of 50 to 65 mph possible in some areas.
The rest of New Mexico could see gusts of 25 to 40 mph.
#NMwx
High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories are in effect until 6 pm, with westerly wind gusts of 50 to 65 mph possible in some areas.
The rest of New Mexico could see gusts of 25 to 40 mph.
#NMwx
The San Juan River at Farmington, NM has continued to rise above earlier NWS forecasts, and is now at 12.3’, equalling the pre-October record from 1909. Still a bit more than 1.5’ below the late October crest. #nmwx #4CornersFlood
November 2, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The San Juan River at Farmington, NM has continued to rise above earlier NWS forecasts, and is now at 12.3’, equalling the pre-October record from 1909. Still a bit more than 1.5’ below the late October crest. #nmwx #4CornersFlood
November 1, 2026 at 5:05 PM