A potent early season winter storm blanketed much of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the eastern plains of New Mexico with snow.  Due to warm antecedent conditions, much of the snow only stuck to grassy areas and elevated surfaces, though a few higher elevation locations saw snow-packed and icy roadways.  The highest snow totals were found across the northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, though a secondary maximum extended generally along and just south of the Interstate 40 corridor.  This second area corresponded well to the area of strong mid level frontogenesis.

Heavy Snow in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 27-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 27-OCT-11 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters across Curry County reported up to 4 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 27-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 27-OCT-11 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In north central Lincoln County, southeast of Corona, around 7 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 26-OCT-11 14:00:00 to 27-OCT-11 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

SNOTEL's across the northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains reported between 6 and 14 inches of snow, while Taos Ski Valley reported a whopping 18 inches.

Heavy Snow in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-OCT-11 14:00:00 to 27-OCT-11 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

SNOTEL's and trained spotters across the east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains reported between 4 and 10 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-OCT-11 19:00:00 to 27-OCT-11 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observer southeast of Clines Corners reported 8 inches of snow, while most other areas in the central highlands received between 3 and 6 inches.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 27-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 27-OCT-11 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Corona was the hardest hit area, receiving around 7 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-OCT-11 17:00:00 to 27-OCT-11 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts ranged between 3 and 9 inches across the northeast highlands.  The highest total of 9 inches was reported southeast of San Augustin at 5900 feet.

Heavy Snow in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-OCT-11 23:00:00 to 27-OCT-11 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters across Quay County reported between 2 and 5 inches of snow.  Five inch totals were reported north of Montoya and at San Jon.

Heavy Snow in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-OCT-11 13:00:00 to 27-OCT-11 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 2 and 5 inches of snow was reported across the far northeast highlands, including around 5 inches at Raton and 4 inches at Cimarron.