A pair of upper level troughs moved across northern New Mexico on the 1st and 2nd.  Though the first one brought some precipitation, much of the snow fell with the second system.  A localized band of heavy snow stretched from near Farmington toward Dulce, dropping as much as 6 inches across the region.  Heavy snow was also reported across the east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains as a back door cold front backed up to the range. As much as 10 inches fell across this region.  Strong winds caused a lot of blowing and drifting snow which made visibilities fall below 2 miles at times. Farther south, while there was little or no precipitation, winds were still a problem.  Though, the strongest winds occurred on the 1st, winds on the 2nd were just as brutal due to the colder air moving into the area.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-12 14:00:00 to 02-MAR-12 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 4 and 6 inches of snow was reported north and northeast of Farmington.

Heavy Snow in FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-12 14:00:00 to 02-MAR-12 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 4 and 6 inches of snow was reported from Navajo Dam to Dulce.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 02-MAR-12 06:00:00 to 02-MAR-12 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

SNOTEL sites across the southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains reported between 7 and 11 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 02-MAR-12 06:00:00 to 02-MAR-12 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A localized area southeast of Black Lake picked up around 10 inches of new snow.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-12 12:00:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 74.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

At an elevation of 10,634 feet, high winds plagued the Magdalena Ridge Observatory for the better part of two days.  Gusts up to 85 mph were recorded on the 1st between noon and 7 pm while gusts up to 75 mph were noted on the 2nd.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-12 14:53:00 to 01-MAR-12 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Gusts up to 62 mph were recorded at the Clines Corners ASOS.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-12 14:53:00 to 01-MAR-12 15:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 40.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Sustained winds over 40 mph were measured at the Clines Corners ASOS for at least one hour.

High Wind in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-12 15:56:00 to 01-MAR-12 15:56:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An APRSWXNET site just west of Estancia recorded a wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-12 15:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds at the top of Taos Ski Valley recorded wind gusts up to 64 mph.

Wildfire in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAR-12 13:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A grass fire closed Interstate 40 between mile markers 291 and 292 for a short time.  The grass fire was only approximately five acres, but burned four outbuildings.