A significant winter storm swept across northern New Mexico on Thursday, causing widespread power outages for tens of thousands of residents. Heavy snowfall and strong winds led to the closure of schools and government offices. Crews from Public Service Co. of New Mexico worked to restore power from Albuquerque to Santa Fe. The company acknowledged the challenges faced by residents, stating, "We know any time without power is frustrating."
The severe weather prompted several schools that had hoped to conduct virtual lessons to cancel classes and in Santa Fe and Los Alamos, snow days were declared in advance due to substantial overnight snowfall. State police closed Interstate 25 near the Colorado border because of hazardous conditions, as more than 100 vehicles were reportedly stranded in the northeastern part of the state. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued a blizzard warning, cautioning that low visibility and blowing snow created "very dangerous driving conditions."
Nearly a foot of snow had fallen by morning, with forecasts predicting historic snowfall levels to continue through Friday. With potential snow drifts over 6 feet, travel might become impossible for several days. Areas like Las Vegas were expecting over 3 feet of snow, highlighting the storm's intensity across northern New Mexico. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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