Two quick hitting storms crossed New Mexico, the first one arrived late on the 9th and the second one early on the 11th. Temperatures were cold enough for mostly snow to fall, with widespread light to moderate amounts across western and northern portions of the state.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAR-10 18:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Public

Ten to 20 inches of snow fell over the higher terrain of the South Central Mountains.

Heavy Snow in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAR-10 00:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Up to 8 inches of snow fell across the Far northeast Plains.

Heavy Snow in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAR-10 02:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Six to ten inches of snow was reported at several locations across Union County.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 09-MAR-10 21:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to six inches of snow was common across the Northwest Plateau, but up to 8 and 9 inches were reported around Farmington.

Heavy Snow in SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 09-MAR-10 22:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Up to nine inches of snow fell in the San Juan Mountains.

Heavy Snow in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 09-MAR-10 22:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Public

While only six inches of snow was common across the Jemez mountains, up to 16 inches was reported over the highest terrain.

Heavy Snow in WEST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAR-10 00:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Public

Up to 13 inches of snow fell across the West Slopes of the Sangre de Cristo mountains.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAR-10 00:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Public

Seven to 18 inches of snow was reported across the Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 9500 feet.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAR-10 00:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Public

Up to 20 inches of snow fell on the Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains above 9500 feet.

Heavy Snow in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAR-10 02:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Public

Eight to 18 inches of snow was common across the East Slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Heavy Snow in UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAR-10 00:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Public

Three to six inches of snow was common across the Upper Rio Grande Valley.

Heavy Snow in LOWER CHAMA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAR-10 00:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Public

Two to seven inches of snow fell across the Lower Chama River Valley.

Heavy Snow in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAR-10 08:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Public

Three to five inches of snow was common across the Santa Fe Metro Area.

Heavy Snow in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAR-10 20:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to nine inches of snow fell across the Sandia/Manzano Mountains.