US-285 Road Watch

Timeline of sharp temp swing on US-285 into Roswell:

• Tue mornings: Freezing temps return to eastern NM, chillier lows next couple days – black ice...

Rain forecast mostly south of Albuquerque Tuesday into night – watch for wet roads/visibility on US-285 into Roswell.

• Clears Tuesday night; sunny Wednesday.
• Urgent check: NMDOT cameras, nmroads.com, Chaves traffic cams, NWS zones before travel.

Highway Enforcement in Chaves County

• 🔥 Street Racers Busted: Driver of Ford pickup arrested for racing on highways in Chaves County with truck...

Traffic safety alert for US-285 into Roswell: Chaves County deputies arrested a Ford pickup driver for racing on highways and towed the truck. Case ongoing; expect enforcement stops amid more busts.

• Grass fire contained in southern NM between Lake Arthur and Eddy County line – disrupted rail traffic but extinguished by Hagerman, Eddy, Dexter,...

Short-term forecast for US-285 southeast NM stretch:

• Today (Mon): Upper 60s-low 80s in east NM to Pecos Valley, humid air in SE NM, southwesterly...

• Wind gusts: 30-40 mph in eastern half of state Thursday
• Red Flag Warning: 11pm Thu to 7pm Fri for elevated fire danger from gusty winds, low...

Urgent NMSP Alert on US-285 at MP 185 SE of Vaughn: Man and woman shot at officer during traffic stop.

• Vehicle: New gray Kia sedan, TX plate...

Statewide squall line brings gustier winds, blowing snow, rain, dust.

• Damaging gusts to 50-60 mph in high elevations/east slopes, causing dust &...

Quick US-285 briefing near Roswell (eastern NM):

• Cooldown underway: Backdoor cold front brought 10-25° drop vs Monday
• Wed drier: Steady temps,...

Near Roswell (KROW) now: Fair, 41°F, N 3 mph, 51% humidity, 10 mi visibility – prime driving conditions.

Today (Mon): Mostly sunny to partly cloudy,...

Real-time alert for US-285 S drivers south of Roswell:

• Four seriously injured in single-vehicle rollover on Hwy 285 S near Shawnee Rd.
• Large...

Safety heads-up for US-285 morning drive:

• Overnight snow led to slick roads this morning
• Check weather cams and be alert for black ice
• Conditions improve by afternoon

Immediate alert for US-285 near Roswell:

• Freezing fog advisory through 10 a.m. MT: visibility 1/4 mile or less, patchy and worst in SE New Mexico
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• Record lows at -6° in Roswell, 19° high, with 6"+ snow blanketing SE NM – prime for icy roads.
• Below zero wind chills tonight in SE NM; freezing...

Cold Weather Advisory & Freezing Fog

• 🔥 Advisory for East-Central & SE New Mexico: Cold Weather Advisory due to overnight lows of 0-15 degrees...

• Strong conditions from weekend snow at Ski Santa Fe—no new overnight
• Groomers active early; teens temps up high
• Drive carefully: Slushy roads, freezing fog near Roswell
• Sunny but cold—single digits start in Roswell

Roswell corridor drivers beware: Regional wind chills as low as -12°F drive the local Cold Weather Advisory with values from -5°F to 5°F overnight.

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Hazardous weather triggers Roswell's Monday 2-hour delay.

• Non-essential services postponed due to dangerous road conditions
• Essential services continue as usual
• US-285 commuters: Replan non-essential travel into Roswell now.

Coordinated ice response on US-285 corridor into Roswell:

• Chaves County Sheriff's Office rescued drivers from iced ditches on roads like US 70;...