Summary
Winter storm warnings have been set for parts of four U.S. states: Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and New Mexico. The National Weather Service forecasts heavy snowfall and strong winds, which could make travel difficult in these areas.
Key Facts
- The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings for parts of Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and New Mexico.
- Washington's affected areas might get between 1 to 10 inches of snow with wind gusts up to 45 mph.
- Parts of Oregon could see 4 to 9 inches of snow, with gusts up to 40 mph.
- Colorado's Wet Mountains could have 6 to 13 inches of snow, with other areas seeing 4 to 8 inches.
- In New Mexico, snow amounts vary from 2 to 24 inches in different regions.
- “Whitewater Baldy Peak in Catron County, New Mexico is expected to get the most snow, up to 24 inches.
- Snow might cause tricky travel, especially through mountain passes and along Interstate 25 in Colorado.
