A major storm system is bringing a historic early season snowstorm to New Mexico and Colorado. Some areas could see up to 3 to 4 feet of snow, as the storm system moves out of the Southwest and into the western Plains.

Winter storm warnings were in effect for parts of northern New Mexico as a “powerful” early season snowstorm hit the region on Thursday, November 7, the National Weather Service (NWS) said.The storm was expected to drop up to an additional 16 inches of snow in higher elevations through Friday morning,

As a significant winter storm descends upon Colorado and New Mexico, residents face blizzard warnings with expectations of several feet of snow. Senior meteorologist Scott Withers reports from Atlanta,

Winter Storm Warnings, as well as Blizzard Warnings, are widespread across northeast New Mexico, as snow, freezing fog, gusty winds, and cold air will continue to be the main threats for still many areas today,