An upper level low pressure system began to close off over southern New Mexico on the 2nd.  A significant moisture tap ahead of the low produced an initial wave of freezing sleet and snow across the eastern plains during the 2nd, while snow showers around the wrapped low fell across the southwest mountains. As the system progressed east late on the 2nd and into the 3rd, wrap-around moisture produced significant snowfall across much of south central and eastern New Mexico.  Up to 16 inches of snow accumulated across the east central plains, causing major impacts to travel along Interstate 40 and various state and county roads.

Heavy Snow in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 03-JAN-15 00:00:00 to 03-JAN-15 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP Observers and CoCoRaHS reports indicated between 2 to 6 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JAN-15 08:00:00 to 02-JAN-15 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

SNOTEL and public reports indicated between 6 and 15 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JAN-15 08:00:00 to 03-JAN-15 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters and CoCoRaHS reports indicated 5 to 8 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in SAN FRANCISCO RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JAN-15 08:00:00 to 02-JAN-15 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported 5 to 8 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JAN-15 13:00:00 to 03-JAN-15 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters and the public indicated between 2 and 7 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JAN-15 15:00:00 to 03-JAN-15 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS reports and Trained spotters indicated between 8 and 16 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JAN-15 15:00:00 to 03-JAN-15 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters and the public indicated between 5 and 12 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JAN-15 16:00:00 to 03-JAN-15 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP Observers and Trained Spotters indicated between 4 and 6 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JAN-15 16:00:00 to 03-JAN-15 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters and the public indicated 4 to 9 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 03-JAN-15 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP Observers and Trained Spotters indicated 3 to 6 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JAN-15 18:00:00 to 03-JAN-15 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported 4 to 6 inches of snow around Los Lunas and Belen.

Heavy Snow in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JAN-15 18:00:00 to 03-JAN-15 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters indicated 5 to 9 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JAN-15 18:00:00 to 03-JAN-15 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP Observer and Public reports indicated between 4 and 6 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JAN-15 19:00:00 to 03-JAN-15 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters indicated between 3 and 6 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JAN-15 20:00:00 to 03-JAN-15 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters indicated 1 to 4 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JAN-15 21:00:00 to 03-JAN-15 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS reports and Trained spotters indicated 6 to 12 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JAN-15 22:00:00 to 03-JAN-15 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters indicated 6 to 12 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in HARDING COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JAN-15 23:00:00 to 03-JAN-15 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters and COOP Observers indicated between 3 and 7 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JAN-15 23:00:00 to 03-JAN-15 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters indicated 3 to 7 inches of snow.