Winter Storm Warning
2026-01-25T08:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches across much of eastern New Mexico with higher amounts of 8 to 16 inches above 9,000 feet. Localized areas in eastern Torrance, Guadalupe, and De Baca counties will receive between 8 and 10 inches. Bitterly cold temperatures will accompany the snow. * WHERE...Much of central to east central New Mexico, including Interstate 40 from Tijeras to Santa Rosa to the Texas border. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult to impossible for an extended period of time, most notably along I-40 from Tijeras Canyon to the Texas border. The weight of accumulating snow will stress the power grid, potentially creating outages. An extended period of cold temperatures will increase the risk of frostbite and hypothermia. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures will also accompany this winter storm, with the coldest temperatures in the eastern plains of New Mexico. Temperatures will be coldest Sunday and Monday mornings when much of the eastern half of New Mexico will be in the single digits with wind chills below zero.

Abiqui Dam To El Rito Creek Paddle Report

Paddle Report

New-Mexico

Last Updated: 2026-01-22

The Whitewater River Run from Abiqui Dam to El Rito Creek in New Mexico is a popular destination for experienced kayakers and rafters.

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Summary

The ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is between 600 and 1,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). At higher flows, the rapids become more challenging and dangerous. This section of the river is rated as Class III to IV.

The segment mileage for this run is approximately 10 miles, with several challenging rapids, including Pinball and Souse Hole. These rapids require precise maneuvering and can be dangerous at higher flows. The river also features beautiful scenery and canyons.

There are specific regulations for this area, including restrictions on camping and fires. Visitors are required to obtain a permit from the Bureau of Land Management before embarking on their trip. Additionally, visitors must be prepared for self-rescue and must wear personal flotation devices at all times while on the river.

River Run Details

Last Updated	2026-01-22
River Levels	3000 cfs (6.66 ft)
Percent of Normal	105%
Status
Class Level	iii
Elevation	ft
Streamflow Discharge	cfs
Gauge Height	ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 08279500

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Winter Storm Warning
Until 2026-01-23T20:00:00-07:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches across much of eastern New Mexico with higher amounts of 8 to 16 inches above 9,000 feet. Localized areas in eastern Torrance, Guadalupe, and De Baca counties will receive between 8 and 10 inches. Bitterly cold temperatures will accompany the snow. * WHERE...Much of central to east central New Mexico, including Interstate 40 from Tijeras to Santa Rosa to the Texas border. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult to impossible for an extended period of time, most notably along I-40 from Tijeras Canyon to the Texas border. The weight of accumulating snow will stress the power grid, potentially creating outages. An extended period of cold temperatures will increase the risk of frostbite and hypothermia. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures will also accompany this winter storm, with the coldest temperatures in the eastern plains of New Mexico. Temperatures will be coldest Sunday and Monday mornings when much of the eastern half of New Mexico will be in the single digits with wind chills below zero.