Snow hits New Mexico, roads closed across the state

The storm has hit central and northern New Mexico.

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Some areas are reporting more than 6 inches of snow.

Many motorists are left stranded due to the following road closures:?

Interstate 40 between Albuquerque and Gallup

I-40 from Tucumcari to the Torrance County line

I-40 eastbound in Albuquerque between Louisiana and Tramway

I-40 eastbound between the East Mountains and Tucumcari

I-25 through Socorro County

U.S. 285 from Vaughn to Roswell

U.S. 550 between Bloomfield and Bernalillo

U.S. 64 between Tierra Amarilla and Tres Piedras

N.M. 120 between Roy and Yates

N.M. 72 between Folsom and Raton

Difficult and severe driving conditions are reported throughout the state.

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The storm is expected to last through Friday.

Meanwhile, the New Mexico Transportation Department says some phone service providers are having issues with 511, the Department?s road advisory hot line.

Because of the pending winter storm, if the public is having trouble with their mobile device in reaching 511, they can connect to 511 by calling 1-800-432-4269.

The transportation department says it is currently working on the situation and hopes to have the problem solved soon.

Count on KOB Eyewitness News 4 to bring you up to the minute weather and road updates.

Source: http://fourcorners.kob.com/news/news/104561-snow-hits-new-mexico-roads-closed-across-state

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