An unseasonably cold upper-level low pressure system over the Pacific Northwest on the 7th pushed slowly southeast across the Great Basin and into New Mexico through the 10th. Powerful upper-level winds in association with this system produced a widespread area of very strong surface winds along and east of the central mountain chain of New Mexico. This storm system was fairly moisture starved. However, light to moderate snowfall accumulations did occur over portions of west central and northern New Mexico. Very cold temperatures moved into the region behind this system, breaking numerous record lows on the 12th.

Heavy Snow in SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 11-NOV-12 02:00:00 to 11-NOV-12 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Storm total snowfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches were reported above 7500 feet.  Rain and snow on the 10th changed to all snow overnight of which most accumulations occurred during the predawn hours on the 11th as cold air filtered into the area.  Liquid equivalent amounts and the expected snow ratios for the Hopewell Lake SNOTEL site suggest up to 8 inches of snowfall is possible.

Heavy Snow in WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 11-NOV-12 00:00:00 to 11-NOV-12 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Various observations including SNOTEL, trained spotters, and COOP sites reported generally 6 to 9 inches of snow.  A first round of precipitation on the 10th came initially as rain which then changed to snowfall as temperatures dropped behind a cold front.  The main accumulations occurred overnight on the 10th into the morning on the 11th when cold air and wrap around snowfall impacted the region.  The heaviest amounts were reported around El Morro and the Zuni Mountains.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 14:30:00 to 10-NOV-12 14:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Fort Sumner 1 E peak wind gust 58mph CSFB.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 08:30:00 to 10-NOV-12 09:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Cedarvale 11 SE 60mph wind gust.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 08:35:00 to 10-NOV-12 08:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Sierra Blanca airport 63mph gust.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 08:53:00 to 10-NOV-12 09:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clines Corners 43mph sustained winds.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 08:56:00 to 10-NOV-12 09:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clines Corners 59mph peak wind gust.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 09:15:00 to 10-NOV-12 13:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Sierra Blanca airport reported high sustained winds on and off between 0815 and 1315 with a peak of 47mph.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 09:53:00 to 10-NOV-12 10:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Las Vegas airport 44mph sustained wind.

Heavy Snow in FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 00:00:00 to 10-NOV-12 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Four inches of snow were reported in Dulce early on the 10th all of which melted.  Another round of snow showers impacted the area overnight on the 10th to the 11th of which an additional 3 inches accumulated.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 12:00:00 to 11-NOV-12 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

SNOTEL, spotter, and ski area sites reported 4 to 12 inches of snowfall.  Rain and snow changed over to all snow early on the afternoon of the 10th and snow continued through the overnight into the predawn hours on the 11th.  Strong winds were also reported with this snowfall along with difficult driving conditions per NMDOT.  The heaviest snowfall of 12 inches was reported at the Village of Taos Ski Valley.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 09:39:00 to 10-NOV-12 09:49:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Las Vegas airport 59mph peak wind gust.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 09:48:00 to 10-NOV-12 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clayton airport 58mph peak wind gust before ASOS went offline.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 09:05:00 to 10-NOV-12 10:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 40.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clayton airport high sustained wind on and off for at least an hour with peak of 46mph.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 09:30:00 to 10-NOV-12 10:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Raton Crews airport 40mph sustained winds.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 10:25:00 to 10-NOV-12 10:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Milagro 3 S peak wind gust to 70mph.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 12:00:00 to 11-NOV-12 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

SNOTEL, spotter, and ski area sites reported 6 to 10 inches of snowfall.  Rain and snow changed over to all snow early on the afternoon of the 10th and snow continued through the overnight into the predawn hours on the 11th.  Strong winds were also reported with this snowfall along with difficult driving conditions per NMDOT.  The heaviest snowfall of 10 inches was reported at the Santa Fe SNOTEL.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 10:35:00 to 10-NOV-12 13:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Tucumcari airport high sustained winds on and off with peak of 41mph.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 13:33:00 to 10-NOV-12 13:38:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Tucumcari peak wind gust to 75mph.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 10:55:00 to 10-NOV-12 10:59:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Melrose range peak gust to 63mph.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 10:55:00 to 10-NOV-12 14:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Clovis airport high sustained winds on and off with peak of 41mph.

High Wind in RATON RIDGE/JOHNSON MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 11:15:00 to 10-NOV-12 12:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Capulin high sustained winds peaking at 40mph.

High Wind in RATON RIDGE/JOHNSON MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 11:15:00 to 10-NOV-12 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Capulin high sustained winds peaking at 40mph.

High Wind in EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 12:07:00 to 10-NOV-12 13:07:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Maes 10 ESE high sustained winds on and off with peak of 45 mph.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 11:15:00 to 10-NOV-12 11:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Roswell airpark peak wind gust 59mph.

High Wind in EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 12:07:00 to 10-NOV-12 12:27:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Maes 10 ESE high sustained winds on and off with peak of 45 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 12:09:00 to 10-NOV-12 12:29:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Dunken 2 NE peak wind gust 61 mph.

High Wind in HARDING COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 12:14:00 to 10-NOV-12 12:34:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Bueyeros 15 SSW peak wind gust 65mph.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 12:20:00 to 10-NOV-12 12:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Dora mesonet peak wind gust 59 mph.

High Wind in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 12:30:00 to 10-NOV-12 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Top of Sandia tram high sustained winds of 30-50mph several hours.

High Wind in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 12:30:00 to 10-NOV-12 12:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Transwestern pump station peak wind 64mph.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 13:13:00 to 10-NOV-12 13:33:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Logan peak wind gust 61mph.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 12:58:00 to 10-NOV-12 13:18:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Yeso 12 NW peak wind gust 65mph.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-NOV-12 13:58:00 to 10-NOV-12 14:58:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Portales high sustained winds 45mph.