An upper level low pressure system strengthened as it approached from California and swept through north central New Mexico. A subtropical moisture tap in association with this system produced heavy snow across the northern mountains on the 13th. Additional snow fell as the system exited on the 14th due to wrap around moisture, resulting in snowfall storm totals of up to 20 inches in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.  Strong mid level winds and lee side trough quickly shifted the focus to high  winds on the 14th, with the strongest reports across the east central plains.  Numerous hours with sustained winds of 40 mph along with gusts up to 60 mph were seen across the region during the late morning and early afternoon hours on the 14th.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-DEC-14 11:00:00 to 14-DEC-14 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

KCVS ASOS reported peak wind gust of 60 mph and sustained wind speeds of 40 mph. KCVN AWOS also reported sustained wind speeds of 40 mph.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-DEC-14 09:00:00 to 14-DEC-14 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

DORA mesonet site reported wind gust of 60 mph and sustained wind speeds of 47 mph.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-DEC-14 11:00:00 to 14-DEC-14 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported 59 mph gust at the Fort Sumner airport along with 55 mph sustained wind speeds.

Heavy Snow in SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 13-DEC-14 16:00:00 to 14-DEC-14 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and SNOTEL reports across the area indicated between 6 to 12 inches of snowfall.

Heavy Snow in WEST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 13-DEC-14 18:00:00 to 14-DEC-14 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

CoCoRaHS and SNOTEL reports across the area indicated between 5 to 11 inches of snowfall.

Heavy Snow in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 13-DEC-14 16:00:00 to 14-DEC-14 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

COOP and SNOTEL reports across the area indicated between 4 to 8 inches of snowfall.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 13-DEC-14 18:00:00 to 14-DEC-14 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP observer and Ski Resorts reports across the area indicated between 12 to 20 inches of snowfall.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 13-DEC-14 18:00:00 to 14-DEC-14 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

SNOTEL reports across the area indicated between 5 to 10 inches of snowfall.

Heavy Snow in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 13-DEC-14 19:00:00 to 15-DEC-14 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

SNOTEL reports across the area indicated between 2 to 10 inches of snowfall.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 14-DEC-14 11:30:00 to 14-DEC-14 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

KCQC ASOS reported peak wind gust of 58mph and sustained winds of 40mph.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-DEC-14 12:00:00 to 14-DEC-14 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Union Pacific railroad mesonet sites across Guadalupe county reported sustained winds in excess of 40 mph.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-DEC-14 09:00:00 to 14-DEC-14 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Tucumcari reported peak wind gust of 58 mph and sustained wind speeds of 43 mph.