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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 6,988 feet / 2,130 meters

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

GPS Coordinates: 35.65199444, -105.3188306

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 9:05PM MDT until May 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Tue May 13, 2025, 9:05 PM
Expires: Wed May 14, 2025, 5:00 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM WEDNESDAY FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU, WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, BASIN, AND RANGE, MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS, AND CENTRAL HIGHLANDS DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Strong winds and very low humidity will return Wednesday as an upper level trough passing north of New Mexico steers the jetstream over the state. A strong Pacific cold front moving through the area Wednesday will shift winds from the southwest to west then northwest as the day progresses. Cooler temperatures will also arrive behind the front however the coverage of single digit humidity will actually be greater. Winds will taper off Wednesday evening to alleviate critical fire weather. * AREA AND TIMING...Central Highlands (Zone 125) Wednesday from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...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 May 13 at 9:05PM MDT until May 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Tue May 13, 2025, 9:05 PM
Expires: Wed May 14, 2025, 5:00 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM WEDNESDAY FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU, WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, BASIN, AND RANGE, MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS, AND CENTRAL HIGHLANDS DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Strong winds and very low humidity will return Wednesday as an upper level trough passing north of New Mexico steers the jetstream over the state. A strong Pacific cold front moving through the area Wednesday will shift winds from the southwest to west then northwest as the day progresses. Cooler temperatures will also arrive behind the front however the coverage of single digit humidity will actually be greater. Winds will taper off Wednesday evening to alleviate critical fire weather. * AREA AND TIMING...Northwest Plateau (Zone 101), West Central Mountains, Basin, and Range (Zones 105 and 109), Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), and the Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124) Wednesday from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. The strongest winds will focus along the central mountain chain. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 13 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.

High Wind Warning issued May 13 at 7:53PM MDT until May 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Tue May 13, 2025, 7:53 PM
Expires: Wed May 14, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Northeast Highlands, Guadalupe County and Eastern Lincoln County. * WHEN...Noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Wind Advisory issued May 13 at 7:53PM MDT until May 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Tue May 13, 2025, 7:53 PM
Expires: Wed May 14, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Estancia Valley, Upper Tularosa Valley, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County and the San Agustin Plains and adjacent lowlands. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility at times.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Wind Advisory issued May 13 at 7:53PM MDT until May 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Tue May 13, 2025, 7:53 PM
Expires: Wed May 14, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest Mountains, South Central Highlands, Eastern San Miguel County, Quay County, Curry County, Roosevelt County, De Baca County and Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...Noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.