Heavy snow developed mainly across west central and north central New Mexico with areas of freezing rain across the eastern plains as a closed upper level low moved in from the west and then slowed as it passed over the state. Amounts ranged from 6 to 18 inches across the western mountains, 5 to 10 across many northern lower elevation areas and up to 20 inches at northern ski resorts, and 4 to 9 inches near Albuquerque and in nearby Sandia and Manzano Mountains. East central counties saw freezing rain and ice coating reach 3/8 inch. Travel across the state was heavily impacted with long periods of closure on Interstate 40 both east and west of Albuquerque.

Heavy Snow in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 19-DEC-06 03:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Six to twelve inches of snow fell across the Sandia and Manzano Mountains impacting travel throughout the east mountain communities.

Heavy Snow in SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 19-DEC-06 03:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Five to ten inches of snow fell in many areas with mountain peaks and ski resorts estimated at 10 to 15 inches.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST MOUNTAINS INCLUDING JEMEZ, NEW MEXICO
From 19-DEC-06 03:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Five to ten inches of snow fell in many areas with mountain ridges and peaks between Chama and Los Alamos recording 15 to 20 inches.

Heavy Snow in WESTCENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 19-DEC-06 03:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Six to ten inches of snow fell in many areas with several reports in northern Catron County of 15 and 18 inches.

Heavy Snow in LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 19-DEC-06 03:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Three to six inches of snow across Socorro County impacted Interstate 25 travel.

Heavy Snow in UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 19-DEC-06 03:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

One to five inches of snow fell north of Santa Fe through Espanola.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS/ESTANCIA VALLEY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 19-DEC-06 06:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Four to eight inches of snow fell in the Estancia Valley.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 19-DEC-06 06:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Four to ten inches of snow fell across Colfax, Mora and San Miguel Counties.

Heavy Snow in FAR NORTHEAST PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 19-DEC-06 06:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Four to ten inches of snow fell across western and northwest Union County.

Heavy Snow in CONCHAS LAKE/GUADALUPE, NEW MEXICO
From 19-DEC-06 06:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Four to eight inches of snow fell across Guadalupe County impacting Interstate 40.

Heavy Snow in CAPITAN/NORTHERN SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 19-DEC-06 03:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Six to twelve inches of snow fell near Ruidoso.

Heavy Snow in LINCOLN COUNTY HIGH PLAINS/HONDO VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 19-DEC-06 03:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Ice Storm in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 19-DEC-06 04:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy ice coatings of 1/4 to 3/8 inch.

Heavy Snow in MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 19-DEC-06 03:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy snow of 4 to 7 inches developed across Albuquerque affecting city travel.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS/UPPER GILA REGION, NEW MEXICO
From 19-DEC-06 03:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Isolated reports of 2 to 6 inches heavy snow with satellite cover estimates 6 to 10 inches in mountainous areas of southern Catron County and western Socorro County.

Ice Storm in DE BACA, NEW MEXICO
From 19-DEC-06 04:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy ice coatings of 1/4 to 3/8 inch.

Ice Storm in ROOSEVELT, NEW MEXICO
From 19-DEC-06 04:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy ice coatings of 1/4 to 3/8 inch.

Ice Storm in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 19-DEC-06 04:00:00 to 20-DEC-06 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy ice coatings of 1/4 to 3/8 inch.