A series of storm systems brought heavy snow to much of the state between the 20th and the 22nd of February.  Light to moderate snows began across northwest New Mexico on the evening of the 20th.  However, as stronger systems passed over the state, snow amounts began to increase on the 21st and 22nd.  Over a foot of snow was noted in many mountain locales, while low lying areas generally received between 2 and 8 inches of snow.  By the afternoon of the 22nd, the eastern plains started to receive snow, which continued into the early morning hours of the 23rd.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 21-FEB-10 17:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Around 10 inches of snow was reported around Mogollon and Quemado.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-10 17:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eastern portions of the South Central Highlands received between 3 and 6 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 21-FEB-10 04:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snow amounts were reported across the West Central Mountains.  Up to 14 inches was reported east of El Morro.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 20-FEB-10 19:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 3 and 8 inches of snow was common across northern portions of the Northwest Plateau.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-10 16:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 3 and 7 inches of snow was reported across eastern Lincoln County.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-10 17:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Up to 4 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in WEST CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-10 07:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Up to 5 inches of snow was reported just north of Milan.

Heavy Snow in SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 20-FEB-10 16:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Most areas across the San Juan Mountains received between 6 and 12 inches of snow.  The COOP Observer at Chama reported 12.2 inches.

Heavy Snow in LOWER CHAMA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 21-FEB-10 01:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 2 and 8 inches of snow was reported across the valley.

Heavy Snow in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-10 12:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 3 and 5 inches of snow fell across Union County.

Heavy Snow in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-10 15:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 3 and 6 inches fell across the area.

Heavy Snow in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 20-FEB-10 17:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

About 15 inches of snow was reported at the Navajo Whiskey Creek SNOTEL.

Heavy Snow in FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 20-FEB-10 17:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Up to 7 inches of snow was reported around Dulce.

Heavy Snow in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-10 05:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A burst of heavy snow that formed along the east slopes of the Jemez Mountains moved over the Santa Fe Metro Area on the evening of the 22nd.  Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were reported.  Much of Santa Fe received between 6 and 9 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Up to 8 inches of snow was reported across the Sandia and Manzano Mountains.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Up to 6 inches of snow fell across eastern Torrance County and southwestern San Miguel County.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 3 and 5 inches fell across the area.

Heavy Snow in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 2 and 5 inches fell across the county.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 20-FEB-10 18:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Around 3 to 8 inches of snow was reported across the Northwest Highlands.  Some totals include 6.5 inches near Lindrith and 6 inches just south of Cuba.

Heavy Snow in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 21-FEB-10 00:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The highest elevations of the Jemez Mountains received over a foot of snow.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-10 09:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Though Ruidoso only received around 5 inches of snow, Ski Apache received around 20 inches of new snow.  A trained spotter around White Oaks picked up 10.5 inches.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 21-FEB-10 01:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Santa Fe Ski Area received around 23 inches of new snow, while the Wesner Springs SNOTEL received around 15 inches.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 21-FEB-10 01:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Taos Ski Area reportedly picked up about 32 inches of fresh snow.

Heavy Snow in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 21-FEB-10 01:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Angel Fire Ski Area once again racked up the highest snowfall totals, however, even the town of Angel Fire received just over 13 inches.   The highest totals were generally above 8000 feet.

Heavy Snow in UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 21-FEB-10 01:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snow amounts ranged from 3 to 12 inches in the Upper Rio Grande Valley.

Heavy Snow in RATON RIDGE/JOHNSON MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 21-FEB-10 16:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Up to 8 inches of snow was reported across the area.

Heavy Snow in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-10 13:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Up to 6 inches of snow quickly fell across the area.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-10 13:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Over 5 inches of snow fell to the west of the Interstate 25 corridor, while 3 to 5 inches fell elsewhere.

Heavy Snow in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 1 and 5 inches fell across the county. The highest amounts were noted across the northern portions of the county.

Heavy Snow in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-10 15:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 1 and 4 inches fell across the county, including 4 inches just west of Portales.

Heavy Snow in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-10 17:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 2 and 5 inches of snow was reported across the county.

Heavy Snow in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-10 17:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 2 and 7 inches of snow was reported across the county.  Between 5 and 7 inches was reported across Roswell.

Heavy Snow in WEST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 21-FEB-10 01:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The west slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains picked up between 6 and 13 inches of snow.