ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A cold front is expected to strike New Mexico, dropping temperatures as much as 25 degrees below normal.
The National Weather Service says the system will push over the east Tuesday and bring snow showers to the northeastern part of the state.
Hard freeze conditions are expected over the state's eastern plains. Meanwhile, Roswell and parts of southeastern New Mexico will be under a freeze watch until 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Albuquerque remains under a wind advisory as winds as much near 50 mph are expected in the region Monday.
The front comes as a frigid blast of air is moving into the mainland U.S. thanks to a powerful storm that hit Alaska with hurricane-force winds over the weekend.
Delta Airlines says snow in parts of the Midwest may affect travel, including to and from Wisconsin and Minnesota.