Two successive upper level storm systems effectively brought a one-two punch to New Mexico.  Winter weather began on the 31st of January when an arctic cold front blasted through the eastern plains.  Snow began that evening in earnest across the eastern plains and central mountain chain.  Rain also changed to snow across the west as temperatures cooled. Snow continued into the 2nd, which was then followed by extremely cold temperatures.  Snow totals exceeded one foot in many mountain locales, while somewhat lower amounts were noted below 7500 feet.  This event continued into early February.

Heavy Snow in HARDING COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 14:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Up to 4 inches of snow fell across Harding County. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in WEST CENTRAL PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 11:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 4 and 5 inches of snow fell around Gallup, with lesser amounts further south.  This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in WEST CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 15:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 3 and 7 inches of snow fell across the west central highlands.  Amounts included 4 inches at Grants and nearly 7 inches around Acoma.  This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 15:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Around 8 inches of snow fell in and near Magdalena. Elsewhere, 3 to 6 inch amounts were common. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in SAN FRANCISCO RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 16:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Reserve, up to 6 inches of snow fell. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 11:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow amounts varied between 8 and 15 inches across the San Juan Mountains.  Chama received the greatest amount at 15 inches, though most of the SNOTELs in the area picked up between 8 and 10 inches. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 11:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Vacas Locas SNOTEL reported about 8 inches of snow. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in WEST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 15:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Over a foot of snow was reported at the Tres Ritos and Gallegos Peak SNOTELs as well as the Sipapu Ski Area. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 15:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Between 8 and 12 inches of snow fell across the northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 15:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Between one and two feet of snow fell across the southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 15:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 8 and 15 inches of snow fell across the east slopes of Sangre de Cristo Mountains. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 16:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 4 and 6 inches of snow fell around Taos. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 16:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Generally 3 to 4 inches of snow fell around the Santa Fe area, however, localized higher amounts up to 6 inches were reported. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 16:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

On the east side of Albuquerque, 4 to 6 inches of snow was common.  West of Interstate 25, amounts were generally 1 to 2 inches.  Three to 6 inches was also common around Belen, Los Lunas and Bosque Farms.  Spotters also reported hearing thunder around Albuquerque. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 17:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to six inches of snow fell around Socorro, however further east toward Bingham, around 10 inches of snow was reported.  This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 16:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight to 13 inches of snow fell across the mountains, though locally higher amounts were reported around Sandia Peak. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 17:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

About 9 inches of snow fell in Moriarty, while near Stanley, 6 inches of snow was reported. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 16:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to 8 inches of snow was common across the central highlands. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 17:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 7 and 13 inches of snow fell across the south central highlands. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 18:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Approximately 5 inches of snow fell in Carrizozo. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 13:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Around 4 inches of snow fell around Crownpoint.  This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 18:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Amounts varied significantly across the south central mountains.  However, around Alto and Ruidoso, more than a foot of snow was common. The highest elevations around Sierra Blanca received 18 inches or more. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 14:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow totals varied from 3 to 8 inches across the far northeast highlands, though the highest amounts were reported southwest of Wagon Mound. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 15:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The highest snow totals were generally along and west of Interstate 25 where 6 to 12 inches of snow was reported.  During the evening of the 31st, 3 to 4 inch snow rates existed at times around San Jose. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 13:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Up to 4 inches of snow fell around Clayton. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 15:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Up to 4 inches of snow fell across eastern San Miguel County. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 15:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 2 and 6 inches of snow fell across Guadalupe County, though the highest amounts were across western portions of the county. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 19:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 3 and 10 inches of snow fell across eastern Lincoln County.  The highest amounts were noted several miles north of Encinoso. This event continued into February.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-11 19:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Around 6 inches of snow fell around Dunken. This event continued into February.