As winter was officially drawing to a close, yet another blast of snow impacted New Mexico, primarily over the central mountains and adjacent eastern high plains. The storm responsible for the late winter snow plunged south from the Northern Rockies into the state early on the 20th. Snow began accumulating early on the 19th though, and continued into the morning of the 20th.

Heavy Snow in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 19-MAR-10 12:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall over the Sandia and Manzano Mountains averaged seven to 13 inches.

Heavy Snow in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 19-MAR-10 15:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three to eight inches of snow blanketed the Estancia Valley.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 19-MAR-10 14:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three to six inches of snow fell across the Central Highlands.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 19-MAR-10 14:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to six inches of snow fell across the Northeast Highlands.

Heavy Snow in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 19-MAR-10 16:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to seven inches of snow blanketed Guadalupe county, including around the Santa Rosa Lake State Park.

Heavy Snow in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 19-MAR-10 16:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to four inches of new snow fell on De Baca County, including around Sumner Lake.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 19-MAR-10 12:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Up to a foot of snow fell on the high terrain of the northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 19-MAR-10 12:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Over a foot of snow was common over the high terrain of the southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Heavy Snow in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 19-MAR-10 12:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Around of foot of snow was common along the East Slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Heavy Snow in LOWER CHAMA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 19-MAR-10 12:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between three and six inches of snow fell across the Lower Chama River Valley.

Heavy Snow in UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 19-MAR-10 12:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Between three and seven inches of snow fell across the Upper Rio Grande Valley.

Heavy Snow in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 19-MAR-10 13:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five to eight inches of snow was reported across the Santa Fe Metro Area.

Heavy Snow in WEST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 19-MAR-10 12:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Up to nine inches of snow fell over the West Slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.