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 February 16 at 11:53AM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 11:53 AM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 8:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

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.

High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 11:33AM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 8:15 PM

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...All of eastern New Mexico as well as the east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Northeast and Central Highlands as well as the South Central Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing dust may develop across the eastern plains due to the very strong west winds and dry antecedent conditions. Visibility may be reduced below one mile.

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel.

High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 10:51PM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 10:51 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 5:30 AM

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...All of eastern New Mexico as well as the east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Northeast and Central Highlands as well as the South Central Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing dust may develop across the eastern plains due to the very strong west winds and dry antecedent conditions. Visibility may be reduced below one mile.

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 8:05PM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 8:05 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches above 8500 feet and less than 3 inches below 8500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

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.

Fire Weather Watch issued February 16 at 5:43PM MST until February 18 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 5:43 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 2:00 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM TUESDAY FOR THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NORTHEAST PLAINS, AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM WEDNESDAY FOR ALL OF EASTERN NEW MEXICO AND THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Strong to damaging southwest to west winds will impact New Mexico Tuesday with critical fire weather conditions over a large area of eastern NM. Peak wind gusts of 55 to 70 mph with minimum humidity values of 15 to 20% will allow for rapid fire spread among fine fuels. Another day of strong to potentially damaging winds are expected on Wednesday, and humidity values will be much lower than on Tuesday. Minimum humidity values on Wednesday will be between 8 and 18% across central and eastern NM. Any fires that are started on Tuesday may continue to burn through Wednesday. Critical fire weather conditions may also return on Thursday across eastern NM. * AREA AND TIMING...Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106) and Central Highlands (Zone 125) from late Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 35 mph with peak gusts between 45 and 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 11 and 18%. * 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 Fire Weather Watch.