A moisture rich and very strong jet stream moved into the western United States, nosing into northern and central New Mexico Wednesday night January 29, into Thursday January 30, 2014. Upper level winds ranging from 140-160 knots helped to mix strong winds down to the surface along and east of the central mountain chain. The strongest winds initially impacted the higher ridges of the east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains before spreading south and east. The focus for strong winds shifted to the south-central mountains and adjacent highlands into Friday, January 31.  Severe wind speeds were recorded across the state during this two day span with the ASOS at Raton airport recording a gust to 83 mph during the early morning hours of the 30th.
Along with the severe wind the strong jet stream brought snow. As this deep fetch of Pacific moisture streamed across the state light rain and high terrain snow impacted northern border locations.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-14 16:45:00 to 30-JAN-14 21:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Magdalena Ridge Observatory was recording wind gust speeds above 58 mph for the majority of the evening of January 30, 2014.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-14 10:35:00 to 31-JAN-14 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Sierra Blanca AWOS recorded sustained wind speeds ranging from 35 to 40 mph with wind gusts ranging from 49 to 55 mph.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-14 09:45:00 to 31-JAN-14 12:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Vaughn Mesonet recorded sustained wind speeds in the 40's with wind gusts ranging from 49 to 60 mph.

High Wind in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-14 08:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 13:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The CSBF Transwestern Pump 18 NNE of Encinoso recorded sustained wind speeds ranging from 33 to 40 mph with wind gusts ranging from 43 to 64 mph.

Heavy Snow in SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-14 17:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

SNOTEL and public reports indicated storm total accumulations around 10 inches.  Generally light snowfall accumulations occurred through the majority of the event then a burst of very heavy snow toward the end of the event created winter storm conditions over much of the region.

Heavy Snow in FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS and Law Enforcements reported between 2 and 4 inches of snow.  Most areas reported mixes of rain and snow during the day on the 31st with a heavy burst of snow at the end of the event late on the 31st producing warning accumulations and impacts.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-14 17:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

SNOTEL and public reports indicated storm total accumulations between 2 and 8 inches.  Generally light snowfall accumulations occurred through the majority of the event then a burst of very heavy snow toward the end of the event created winter storm conditions over much of the region before ending quickly.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-14 03:44:00 to 30-JAN-14 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 72.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS located at Raton Crews Airport recorded gusts ranging from 69-83 mph during the early morning hours of January 30, 2013.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-14 08:00:00 to 30-JAN-14 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Las Vegas ASOS recorded sustained wind speeds in the low forties with gusts ranging from 50 to 56 mph during the afternoon of January 30, 2014.

High Wind in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-14 19:00:00 to 30-JAN-14 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Mountain top at Taos Ski Area recorded a peak wind gust to 61 mph. High wind gust speeds continued to be reported into the late evening hours of January 30, 2014.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-14 16:00:00 to 31-JAN-14 16:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Mesonet North Oscura Peak of White Sands Missile Range recorded a peak gust to 58 mph during the late afternoon hours of January 31, 2014.