A storm off the northern California coast on the 25th and 26th moved inland on the 27th, crossing New Mexico early on the 28th. Meanwhile, a second storm from the Pacific Northwest raced southeast across the state on the night of the 28th into the early morning hours of the 29th. The first storm pulled sub-tropical moisture north into the state and tightened the pressure gradient aloft. The second storm had less moisture to work with, but produced a few bursts of heavy snow and strong winds across northern and central New Mexico. Heavy rain in the upper Gila region of the Southwest mountains resulting in isolated flooding and flash flooding events.

High Wind in NORTHWEST MOUNTAINS INCLUDING JEMEZ, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-08 23:50:00 to 28-JAN-08 23:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS at Los Alamos also reported a peak wind gusts of 61 mph at 650am on January 29th. The general public reported a measured peak wind gust of 60 mph in Rio Rancho at 1208am on January 29th. High winds caused roof damage in Los Alamos. A portion of a roof was blown off an old barrack style apartment building. Two pine trees fell and damaged another roof at 47th Street and Urban Avenue, while a large pine tree behind Fuller Lodge fell and damaged a rose garden. Another tree snapped and fell onto a truck's camper shell on Torreon Street in Quemazon, causing damage. Many homes in Los Alamos lost shingles and there were a number of power outages.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST MOUNTAINS INCLUDING JEMEZ, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 2 inches across the lower elevations of Sandoval county to 14 inches near the Colorado border.

Heavy Snow in SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Public

Snowfall reports ranged from 8 and 9 inches over northern Santa Fe and southern Taos county...to around 20 inches in the high mountains.

Heavy Snow in WESTCENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts were generally in the 2 to 5 inch range at lower elevations, while 18 inches were reported in the Chuska mountains.

Flash Flood in CATRON, NEW MEXICO
From 27-JAN-08 21:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: GLENWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The ranger station in Glenwood reported Whitewater Creek and Little Creek were out of their banks. Water over state road 174 from Glenwood to Catwalk, and was 3 feet deep in one spot. White Water and Crabapple motels were flooded.

High Wind in CAPITAN/NORTHERN SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-08 22:50:00 to 28-JAN-08 22:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

High winds were reported between 150am on January 28th to 1210am on January 29th. Peak gusts ranged from 58 mph to 64 mph and sustained winds ranged from 40 mph to 51 mph.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 29-JAN-08 00:39:00 to 29-JAN-08 00:39:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

High winds were reported between 1023am on January 28th to 256am on January 29th. Peak wind gusts ranged from 59 mph to 62 mph and a high
sustained wind of 43 mph was reported during this time.

High Wind in QUAY, NEW MEXICO
From 29-JAN-08 01:33:00 to 29-JAN-08 01:33:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A high sustained wind speed of 45 mph was reported at 1053am on January 28th.

Strong Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-08 14:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds knocked over a large, dead tree in a mobile park in Roswell on the afternoon of the 28th. The tree damaged two cars and a mobile home.

Flood in CATRON, NEW MEXICO
From 27-JAN-08 18:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: RESERVE NEGRITO ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain on January 27th caused the West Fork of the Gila River to leave its banks and severely damage a bridge on state highway 15 near the Gila cliff dwellings.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS/ESTANCIA VALLEY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 29-JAN-08 00:07:00 to 29-JAN-08 00:07:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

High winds were reported between 1153am on January 28th to 928am on January 29th. peak wind gusts ranged between 60 mph and 64 mph while a high sustained wind speeds ranged from 41 mph to 48 mph.

High Wind in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 29-JAN-08 05:55:00 to 29-JAN-08 05:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

High winds were reported between 1237pm on January 28th to 555am on January 29th. Peak wind gusts ranged from 58 mph to 63 mph.

High Wind in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-08 20:11:00 to 28-JAN-08 20:11:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A high sustained wind speed of 40 mph was also reported at 804pm on January 28th.

High Wind in MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 29-JAN-08 01:04:00 to 29-JAN-08 01:04:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS