A series of winter storm systems tracked slowly through New Mexico from the 12th to the 14th and produced a long duration period of winter weather. The first storm system moved eastward out of Arizona and through New Mexico central and southern New Mexico. Temperatures with the first system hovered close to freezing so most of the significant impacts were experienced primarily in the higher terrain. The second system dove southeast out of the Pacific Northwest and become quasi-stationary over Arizona before weakening as it pushed through New Mexico. This second storm produced the most widespread snowfall and greatest impacts across central and western New Mexico. The most significant accumulations occurred along the Continental Divide and the northwest mountains where 6 to 12 inches were reported. Several schools and businesses were closed or operated on 2-hour delays.

Heavy Snow in WEST CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 12-JAN-15 08:00:00 to 14-JAN-15 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS, trained spotters, and law enforcement reported 6 to 7 inches of snowfall, primarily along Interstate 40 between Grants, Acoma Pueblo, and Laguna Pueblo. Significant impacts to travel were reported along Interstate 40.

Heavy Snow in SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 12-JAN-15 10:00:00 to 14-JAN-15 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and SNOTEL sites reported between 8 and 10 inches of snowfall. The majority of this snowfall accumulated on the 13th.

Heavy Snow in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 12-JAN-15 10:00:00 to 14-JAN-15 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and SNOTEL sites reported between 2 and 10 inches of snowfall. The heaviest amounts were reported between Cuba and Wolf Canyon.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 12-JAN-15 10:00:00 to 14-JAN-15 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reported between 4 and 5 inches of new snow as a persistent banded feature set up around Corona. Severe impacts to travel occurred within portions of this area.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 12-JAN-15 12:00:00 to 14-JAN-15 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

SNOTEL, ski site, and spotter reports indicated between 5 and 9 inches of snow in the area from Alto to Ruidoso and Sierra Blanca peak. Severe impacts to travel occurred within portions of this area.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 12-JAN-15 12:00:00 to 14-JAN-15 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports indicated around 7 inches of snow southeast of Corona. Severe impacts to travel occurred within portions of this area.

Heavy Snow in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 12-JAN-15 09:00:00 to 14-JAN-15 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Navajo Whiskey SNOTEL reported 12 inches of snowfall. The bulk of this accumulation occurred on the 13th.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 12-JAN-15 12:00:00 to 14-JAN-15 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP and trained spotter reported between 4 and 8 inches of snowfall, primarily along the Continental Divide. Significant impacts to travel were reported along U.S. Highway 550. The area around Cuba and Lindrith received the heaviest snowfall accumulations.

Heavy Snow in WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 12-JAN-15 09:00:00 to 14-JAN-15 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

SNOTEL and trained spotter reports indicated between 2 and 10 inches of snowfall, primarily along the Continental Divide. Significant impacts to travel were reported along Interstate 40 between Grants and Thoreau. The area around Bluewater Lake received the heaviest snowfall.