Station Name: GALLINAS CREEK NEAR MONTEZUMA, NM
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 6,988 feet

Nearest Address:
Skating Pond Rd
Montezuma, NM 87701
San Miguel County

GPS Coordinates: 35.65199444, -105.3188306

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 12:21PM MDT until April 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 12:21 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures between 22 and 28 possible. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 6 PM MDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 12:21PM MDT until April 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 12:21 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 12:21PM MDT until April 18 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 12:21 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures between 22 and 28 possible. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 6 PM MDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 7:46PM MDT until April 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 7:46 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 7:00 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING FRIDAY FROM 10 AM UNTIL 8 PM FOR NORTHEAST ZONES, AND ALONG AND EAST OF THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Locally critical fire weather conditions will probably persist for another hour or so, but widespread critical conditions are diminishing, so today's Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire at 8 PM MDT. On Friday, west to southwest winds increase with gusts up to 50 mph. Additionally, up to six hours of single digit humidity will be present. Any new fire starts will be able to spread rapidly. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains and Highlands (Zones 104 and 123), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East Central Plains (Zone 126). Friday, from 10 AM until 8 PM MDT. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values of 8 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 7:46PM MDT until April 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 7:46 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 7:00 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING FRIDAY FROM 10 AM UNTIL 8 PM FOR NORTHEAST ZONES, AND ALONG AND EAST OF THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Locally critical fire weather conditions will probably persist for another hour or so, but widespread critical conditions are diminishing, so today's Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire at 8 PM MDT. On Friday, west to southwest winds increase with gusts up to 50 mph. Additionally, up to six hours of single digit humidity will be present. Any new fire starts will be able to spread rapidly. * AREA AND TIMING...Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124) on Friday from 10 AM through 8 PM MDT. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values of 10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.