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

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 11:01AM MST until January 25 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:01 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 8:00 PM

* 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.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 11:01AM MST until January 25 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:01 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. An extended period of cold temperatures will also increase the risk of frostbite and hypothermia. * WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, and Union County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. This includes Raton and Springer along portions of I-25. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures will also accompany this winter storm, with the coldest temperatures Sunday and Monday mornings when wind chills may fall as low as -10F.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.