A closed upper level low that developed southwest of San Diego California moved into central Arizona early on the 30th before shifting south into Mexico on the 31st. This system drew significant subtropical moisture northward into the area, with nearly record high precipitable water values that were around 3 standard deviations above the mean.  Mid level warm air advection prevented a more widespread snow event, limiting major snowfall accumulations to mainly areas above 7500 feet. Even then, a significantly deep warm layer on the 31st created a mix of rain, snow, and sleet for locations as high up as 10000 feet. Fifteen inches of snow was reported in the Jemez Mountains with nearly 2 inches of rain falling in the Glenwood area. High flows, mud, rocks, and debris were reported along the access road to the Catwalk in Catron County.

Heavy Snow in UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-15 02:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS and public reports indicated between 2 and 8 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in LOWER CHAMA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-15 02:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS and trained spotter reports indicated between 2 and 7 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-15 02:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio and trained spotter reports indicated between 1 and 6 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-15 02:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS and ski resort reports indicated between 2 and 8 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-15 04:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP Observer reports indicated between 2 and 4 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-15 03:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter and CoCoRaHS reports indicated between 2 and 7 inches of snow.

Heavy Rain in CATRON, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-15 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: GLENWOOD CATRON CO A
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain within the headwaters of Whitewater Creek produced high flows along Catwalk Road. Several feet of rocks, mud, and debris were observed within flood-prone low water crossings.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-15 02:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP observer and public reports indicated between 4 and 12 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-15 02:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports indicated between 4 to 12 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-15 03:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP Observer and SNOTEL reports indicated between 7 and 14 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-15 02:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP Observer, SNOTEL, and ski resort reports indicated between 6 and 15 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in WEST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-15 03:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS and Trained Spotter reports indicated between 4 and 11 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-15 03:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ski resort reports indicated between 4 and 9 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-15 03:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP Observer and ski resort reports indicated between 8 and 10 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JAN-15 03:00:00 to 31-JAN-15 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter and COOP Observer reports indicated between 3 and 8 inches of snow.