As an upper level storm system approached the state from the west-southwest, a band of precipitation formed across central and western New Mexico on the 12th.  This band slowly shifted eastward through the 13th, however at least two more rounds of precipitation moved from southwest to northeast across the area as the main upper level low crossed the state.  Snow levels were initially high, thus, areas above 7500 feet fared well for snowfall.  Many ski areas saw over a foot of fresh snow, allowing them to open the following weekend.

Heavy Snow in WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 12-DEC-11 10:00:00 to 14-DEC-11 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Approximately 9 inches of snow was reported at the Rice Park SNOTEL.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 12-DEC-11 13:00:00 to 14-DEC-11 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Up to 4 inches of snow was reported west-southwest of Cuba.

Heavy Snow in WEST CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 12-DEC-11 15:00:00 to 14-DEC-11 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Around 4 inches of snow was reported around Milan.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 12-DEC-11 10:00:00 to 14-DEC-11 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Elevations above 8000 feet received over a foot of snow, while lower elevations received between 4 and 6 inches.

Heavy Snow in SAN FRANCISCO RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 12-DEC-11 15:00:00 to 14-DEC-11 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Near Reserve, between 4 and 6 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 12-DEC-11 13:00:00 to 14-DEC-11 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Around Chama, between 8  and 11 inches of fresh snow fell.

Heavy Snow in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 12-DEC-11 12:00:00 to 14-DEC-11 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Between 8 and 14 inches of snow fell across the higher elevations of the Jemez Mountains.

Heavy Snow in WEST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 12-DEC-11 13:00:00 to 14-DEC-11 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Over 8 inches of snow fell across the west slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 12-DEC-11 13:00:00 to 14-DEC-11 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains likely benefitted more than any other area during this storm, as snow came early and often.  Nearly 2 feet of snow was reported at the Santa Fe Ski area, while more than a foot was reported at nearby SNOTEL's.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 12-DEC-11 13:00:00 to 14-DEC-11 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

More than 10 inches of snow fell around Red River, including at Taos Ski Valley.

Heavy Snow in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 12-DEC-11 13:00:00 to 14-DEC-11 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The Angel Fire Ski area received about 10 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in LOWER CHAMA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 12-DEC-11 14:00:00 to 14-DEC-11 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Though 2 inches of snow was common across the lower Chama River Valley, western portions, near Coyote, received around 8 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 12-DEC-11 11:00:00 to 14-DEC-11 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Sandia Ski area received over a foot of new snow.