An impressive storm system moved across northern Baja California on the 27th and crossed New Mexico on the 28th. Plenty of moisture was drawn north into the state, while a strong back door cold front brought chilly air to the eastern plains. This combination resulted in heavy snow from the central mountain chain across the eastern plains to the Texas border. Rain changed to freezing rain and sleet before turning to all snow over portions of Chaves, Roosevelt and Curry counties.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Central Highlands received between 4 and 8 inches of snow, including about 6 inches around Clines Corners.

Heavy Snow in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 4 and 5 inches of snow was reported around Carrizozo.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The South Central Highlands received around 3 to 6 inches of snow, including 5 inches at Gran Quivira.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow amounts varied significantly across the South Central Mountains. Most areas picked up between 8 and 12 inches of snow, however, Ski Apache received significantly higher amounts.

Heavy Snow in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snow amounts of 8 to 10 inches were reported.

Heavy Snow in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snow amounts of 9 to 12 inches, with locally higher amounts were reported.  Tucumcari received around 14 inches of snow while areas around San Jon picked up about a foot.

Heavy Snow in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snow amounts of 5 to 10 inches were reported across the county, with drifts to 3 feet.

Heavy Snow in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snow amounts of 5 to 10 inches were reported across the county, including around 6 inches in Clovis.

Heavy Snow in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snow amounts of 4 to 6 inches were reported across the county, including around 5 inches in Portales.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 4 and 5 inches of snow was reported across northern parts of San Juan County.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Frisco Divide SNOTEL picked up 8 inches of new snow.  Other areas generally picked up between 3 and 7 inches.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow amounts of 2 to 5 inches were reported across eastern Lincoln County. The heaviest amounts were reported near Ramon.

Heavy Snow in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The heaviest snow amounts were found across northern Chaves County.  Though areas around Roswell received around 3 inches of snow, near Mesa around 7.5 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Areas around Bernardo picked up about 5 inches of snow.  Most other areas across the Lower Rio Grande Valley picked up around 2 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Most areas across the Sandia and Manzano Mountains picked up more than 8 inches of snow.  The heavier amounts were found around Sedillo, Tijeras and Torreon where around one foot of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Estancia Valley received between 4 and 8 inches of snow, though locally higher amounts were reported.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 3 and 5 inches of snow was reported across southwest Chaves County.

Heavy Snow in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall over the Jemez mountains averaged four to eight inches, with locally up to 16 inches over the high peaks.

Heavy Snow in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to 12 inches of snowfall was common over the East Slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Heavy Snow in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Up to one foot of snow fell across the Far Northeast Highlands with two to three foot drifts.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall averaged two to five inches across the Northwest Highlands.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Up to nine inches of snow fell over the high terrain of the southern Sangre de Cristo mountains.

Heavy Snow in HARDING COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Around ten inches of snow was common across Harding County with drifts of two to three feet.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to eight inches of snow was common across the Northeast Highlands with drifts of two to three feet.

Heavy Snow in FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall averaged two to five inches across the Far Northwest Highlands.

Heavy Snow in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall averaged up to six inches across the Santa Fe Metro Area, with up to a foot in the high mountains.

Heavy Snow in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Six to 12 inches of snow fell across Union County with drifts to three or four feet.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 28-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Up to 15 inches of snow fell over the eastern portion of San Miguel County with drifts up to three feet.