Snow fall in Mescalero, New Mexico could reach up to 2 inches by Thursday evening, according to the National Weather Service.

Temperatures around noon were 27 degrees at Inn of the Mountain Gods.

Mescalero is about 130 miles north from El Paso.

An approaching storm system next week is expected to bring that area breezy to windy afternoon conditions.

There is a chance for mountain snow and lowland rain there on Tuesday, according to NWS.

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