A strong upper level trough along with a surface cold front combined to create high winds across much of New Mexico. As the Pacific storm system moved into portions of northwest New Mexico, winds increased across central and eastern areas. Snow fell throughout western portions of the state continuing across northern portions during the day.  A large area of strong winds in the mid levels of the atmosphere shifted from western to eastern New Mexico as the day progressed. The strongest winds prevailed along and east of the central mountain chain where gusts between 60-70kts were reported.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 09-FEB-13 11:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site recorded gusts up to 58mph during the late morning hours. Sustained wind speeds ranged from 40-45mph while gusts up to 58mph were recorded.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 09-FEB-13 13:15:00 to 09-FEB-13 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The TCC ASOS began recording sustained wind speeds of 40-56mph and wind gusts ranging from 58-68mph during the afternoon hours.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 09-FEB-13 11:45:00 to 09-FEB-13 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS located in the county along with numerous other reliable sources began reporting sustained wind speeds ranging from 40-47mph and gusts from 49-58mph during the afternoon hours. Reports of near zero visibility in blowing dust was reported across the county.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 09-FEB-13 13:00:00 to 09-FEB-13 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS and AWOS located in Clovis were both recording high wind speeds with sustained speeds ranging from 40-50mph and gusts of 58-64mph. There was also near zero visibility reported in blowing dust in parts of the county.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 09-FEB-13 14:30:00 to 09-FEB-13 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter along with a CWOP site recorded a wind gust of 62mph during the afternoon, the CWOP also recorded sustained speed of 45mph.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 09-FEB-13 11:11:00 to 09-FEB-13 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ROW ASOS recorded sustained wind speeds up to 45mph as well as gusts up to 55mph. We also received reports of vehicle accidents due to near zero visibilities in blowing dust.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 09-FEB-13 10:35:00 to 09-FEB-13 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

RAWS located in this area began recording sustained winds of 40mph along with gusts up to 62mph.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 09-FEB-13 09:00:00 to 12-FEB-13 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

SNOTEL, ski sites, and public reported snowfall amounts of 4 to 9 inches.

Heavy Snow in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 09-FEB-13 06:00:00 to 10-FEB-13 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Up to 14 inches of new snow was reported at the Navajo Whiskey SNOTEL.

Heavy Snow in FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 09-FEB-13 10:00:00 to 10-FEB-13 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP reports of 3 to 5 inches were reported across this region.

Heavy Snow in SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 09-FEB-13 10:00:00 to 11-FEB-13 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Reports of 16 to 22 inches were reported from COOP and SNOTEL.

Heavy Snow in WEST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 09-FEB-13 09:00:00 to 12-FEB-13 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

SNOTEL, ski sites, and public reported snowfall amounts of 4 to 9 inches.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 09-FEB-13 11:26:00 to 09-FEB-13 16:26:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS CQC at Clines Corners began recording sustained wind speeds of 40mph and gusts at and above 58mph during the late morning hours into the afternoon.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 09-FEB-13 12:35:00 to 09-FEB-13 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS at Sierra Blanca Airport in Ruidoso began recording sustained wind speeds of 40mph or above by early afternoon along with recorded gusts ranging from 55-70mph. This site was the big winner for the day with the highest recorded gust of 69mph.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 09-FEB-13 12:19:00 to 09-FEB-13 16:19:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The RTN ASOS began recording sustained wind speeds of 40mph or above by early afternoon along with recorded gusts ranging from 60-66mph.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 09-FEB-13 14:45:00 to 09-FEB-13 16:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The CAO ASOS began recording sustained wind speeds of 40mph by mid afternoon along with recorded gusts to 60mph.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 09-FEB-13 11:30:00 to 09-FEB-13 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The LVS ASOS began recording sustained wind speeds of 40-54mph by late morning into early afternoon along with recorded gusts ranging from 58-68mph.