A strong upper level low over northwest New Mexico brought very strong winds to much of southern and eastern New Mexico during the afternoon of the 14th. The south to southwesterly winds resulted in blowing dust, which reduced visibilities below 2 miles at times. Even lower visibilities were reported downwind of White Sands National Monument, including around Ruidoso, where much of the sand was relocating to. Up to 70 mph winds were measured in the Sacramento Mountains, while a peak wind gust of 74 mph was reported in Raton. A few trees were knocked over as well as portions of tin roofs were peeled back due to the strong winds. As the upper level low shifted east overnight, snow developed over the northern high terrain.  Up to 10 inches of snow was reported around Red River and Taos Ski Valley.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 14-APR-12 08:00:00 to 14-APR-12 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The New Mexico Tech Magdalena Ridge Observatory at 10,634 feet in the southwest mountains recorded wind gusts over 60 mph for much of the day.  The strongest winds occurred when the front moved through where wind gusts topped 80 mph for a short time.

High Wind in EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-APR-12 11:00:00 to 14-APR-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter estimated wind gusts up to 60 mph near Bell Ranch.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-APR-12 11:00:00 to 14-APR-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials estimated wind gusts up to 60 mph in Vaughn.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-APR-12 13:09:00 to 14-APR-12 13:09:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Frost Ranch SchoolNet site measured a 62 mph wind gust.  Relayed by KVII in Amarillo.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-APR-12 14:25:00 to 14-APR-12 15:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 43.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The West Texas Mesonet site near Dora recorded sustained winds over 40 mph for over an hour.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-APR-12 14:50:00 to 14-APR-12 14:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility in Fort Sumner recorded a peak wind gust of 61 mph.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 14-APR-12 12:56:00 to 14-APR-12 12:56:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The KROW ASOS recorded a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-APR-12 11:00:00 to 14-APR-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter estimated peak wind gusts near 60 mph in northeast Lincoln County.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-APR-12 11:09:00 to 14-APR-12 15:09:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Dunken RAWS site reported wind gusts over 58 mph for four hours, peaking at 61 mph between 109 and 209 pm MST.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 14-APR-12 16:00:00 to 15-APR-12 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Up to 10 inches of snow was reported in Taos Ski Valley and in Red River.

High Wind in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 14-APR-12 12:32:00 to 14-APR-12 12:32:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Albuquerque ASOS reported a peak wind gust of 60 mph.  These winds knocked over a large tree in southwest Albuquerque, near 8th and Copper.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 14-APR-12 10:31:00 to 14-APR-12 13:36:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A peak wind gust of 64 mph was measured at the KCQC ASOS at 1142 am MST, though wind gusts over 58 mph were reported for over three hours.

High Wind in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 14-APR-12 13:07:00 to 14-APR-12 13:07:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported a 66 mph measured wind gust just northwest of Edgewood.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 14-APR-12 09:15:00 to 14-APR-12 13:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A peak wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the KSRR AWOS at 1035 am MST, though wind gusts over 58 mph were reported for four hours.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 14-APR-12 08:55:00 to 14-APR-12 13:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 47.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Sustained winds topped out at 54 mph at the KSRR AWOS, though sustained winds over 40 mph were reported for over four hours.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 14-APR-12 11:00:00 to 14-APR-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter estimated wind gusts up to 65 mph which peeled tin roofs off of two to three ranches in the Trujillo area.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 14-APR-12 11:19:00 to 14-APR-12 11:59:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The KRTN ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 74 mph at 1119 am MST, though another gust of 70 mph occurred at 1159 am MST.

High Wind in HARDING COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-APR-12 11:00:00 to 14-APR-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter estimated wind gusts up to 60 mph near Roy.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-APR-12 11:00:00 to 14-APR-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter estimated wind gusts up to 65 mph near Gladstone.