Exceptional drought conditions (D4) eased somewhat across far eastern New Mexico during May 2014, thanks to a wet pattern that developed late in the month.  Elsewhere,  little change to the drought status was observed though most areas received near to above normal precipitation that provided some short-term relief. Specifically, a pair of weak disturbances managed to bring light precipitation to the north on the 6th and 7th. A stronger storm blasted through the state on the 11th with high winds and much cooler temperatures. A reinforcing shot of chilly air quickly followed on the 12th into the 13th. Accumulating snow fell in the northern mountains with late season freezing temperatures on the morning of the 13th and 14th.  An abrupt change then occurred as a storm to our west stalled and allowed Gulf of Mexico moisture to stream northwest into the state. Showers and thunderstorms erupted on the afternoon of the 21st across the far eastern plains, then expanded west on the 22nd and 23rd, and was widespread on the 24th and 25th.  Some severe weather and flooding across the eastern plains occurred on the 23rd and 24th. Roswell picked up 4.39 inches of rain during the early morning of the 23rd. The final week of the month was uneventful with a little hail on the 25th across the far eastern plains, and some showers and thunderstorms from the 28th through the 31st, none of which were severe.

Drought in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WEST CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SAN FRANCISCO RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in RATON RIDGE/JOHNSON MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WEST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HARDING COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LOWER CHAMA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WEST CENTRAL PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor