An upper level storm system deepened along the California coastline on the 13th then ejected quickly eastward across New Mexico through the 14th.  Widespread rain and higher terrain snow impacted central and western New Mexico. Heavy snowfall amounts were reported for the Gila region and the northern mountains. A line of strong thunderstorms developed out ahead of this storm system over the eastern plains where gusty winds and small hail were reported.  Strong westerly  winds then pushed across the east central and southeast plains as the storm exited northeast into the central plains states.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROOSEVELT, NEW MEXICO
From 14-DEC-12 13:40:00 to 14-DEC-12 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: DORA
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

West Texas mesonet at Dora.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 14-DEC-12 12:00:00 to 14-DEC-12 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Various RAWS and ASOS stations within this region reported wind gusts around 55 mph and the entire region surrounding it saw winds gusts as high as 60 to 65mph.  It is likely that high wind gusts to 58 mph occurred across this zone.

Thunderstorm Wind in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-DEC-12 13:55:00 to 14-DEC-12 14:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: TEXICO
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Clovis AWOS sites reported peak wind gust of 66mph as a line of thunderstorms moved through the area.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 14-DEC-12 10:00:00 to 14-DEC-12 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts ranged from 8 to 14 inches across this region per ski sites and SNOTEL data.  Gusty winds up to 50 mph were likely with this event along with difficult travel conditions per NMDOT.

Heavy Snow in UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-DEC-12 11:00:00 to 14-DEC-12 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 6 inches across this region per trained spotters and the public.  Gusty winds up to 40 mph were likely with this event along with difficult travel conditions per NMDOT.

Heavy Snow in FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 14-DEC-12 06:00:00 to 14-DEC-12 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Remote automated weather stations within the region reported liquid equivalents between 0.50 and 0.90 inches, which taking temperatures into account should average between 4 and 10 inches. Gusty winds up to 35 mph were also reported in the region which likely lead to areas of blowing snow.  Difficult travel conditions were reported per NMDOT.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 14-DEC-12 06:00:00 to 14-DEC-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters and SNOTEL reports across the area indicated between 5 and 12 inches of snowfall mainly in the region around the Gila Mountains. Gusty winds to near 40 mph were also reported with this event.

Heavy Snow in SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 14-DEC-12 08:00:00 to 14-DEC-12 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts ranged from 4 to 11 across this region from trained spotters, COOP, and SNOTEL sites.  Gusty winds were also reported with this event along with difficult travel conditions per NMDOT.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 14-DEC-12 10:00:00 to 14-DEC-12 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts ranged from 2 to 8 inches across this region per trained spotters, ski sites, SNOTELs, and COOP data.  Gusty winds up to 50 mph were likely with this event along with difficult travel conditions per NMDOT.

Heavy Snow in WEST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 14-DEC-12 09:00:00 to 14-DEC-12 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 8 inches across this region per trained spotters and SNOTEL data.  Gusty winds up to 50 mph were likely with this event along with difficult travel conditions per NMDOT.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-DEC-12 14:00:00 to 14-DEC-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Dunken.

Heavy Snow in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 14-DEC-12 08:00:00 to 14-DEC-12 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts ranged from 2 to 7 across this region from COOP and SNOTEL sites.  Gusty winds up to 45 or 50 mph likely occurred in the high terrain with this event along with difficult travel conditions per NMDOT.  Winter storm conditions were most likely present for several hours.

High Wind in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 14-DEC-12 17:35:00 to 14-DEC-12 17:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Angel Fire Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-DEC-12 13:27:00 to 14-DEC-12 14:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: (CVS)CANNON AFB
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Cannon AFB AWOS reported peak wind gust to 63 mph at 127pm then 58 mph again at 238pm as thunderstorms moved through the area.