The first significant storm system of the fall season raced across New Mexico with high winds, blowing dust, and much colder temperatures. Winds increased quickly after sunrise then peaked by early afternoon as a strong cold front raced eastward across the state. The strongest winds impacted eastern New Mexico where widespread gusts of 60 to 70 mph were common. A peak wind of 94 mph was reported at the top of the Sandia Peak Tram. The Rio Grande Valley also experienced strong winds with some minor damage reported around Santa Fe and Albuquerque. This storm system also brought an end to the fifth longest growing season with the third latest freeze on record in Albuquerque.

High Wind in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-NOV-16 11:45:00 to 17-NOV-16 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Print media reported trees down in Los Alamos from high winds. White Rock reported a peak wind of 60 mph.

High Wind in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 17-NOV-16 09:30:00 to 17-NOV-16 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Taos Ski Valley reported a peak wind of 66 mph at the top of lift 2.

High Wind in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-NOV-16 10:45:00 to 17-NOV-16 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Angel Fire airport reported a peak wind gust to 60 mph.

High Wind in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-NOV-16 10:00:00 to 17-NOV-16 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 82.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Sandia Peak Tram reported a peak wind gust to 94 mph around noon. Sustained winds were nearly 70 mph.

High Wind in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-NOV-16 12:00:00 to 17-NOV-16 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter recorded a peak wind gust to 59 mph at Stanley. The Moriarty airport reported sustained winds of 43 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-NOV-16 11:45:00 to 17-NOV-16 14:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clines Corners reported a peak wind gust to 66 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-NOV-16 08:00:00 to 17-NOV-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Smokey Bear RAWS site reported a peak wind gust to 75 mph. Sierra Blanca airport also reported high wind gusts of 61 mph. No damage was reported from these intense winds.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-NOV-16 11:45:00 to 17-NOV-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Mountainair recorded a peak wind gust to 61 mph. Abo Pass already reported high wind gusts of 63 mph.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-NOV-16 11:30:00 to 17-NOV-16 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Raton Crews airport reported a peak wind gust to 66 mph.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-NOV-16 11:00:00 to 17-NOV-16 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Las Vegas airport recorded a peak wind gust to 69 mph.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-NOV-16 12:30:00 to 17-NOV-16 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clayton airport reported a peak wind gust to 62 mph. A public weather station near Sedan reported a peak wind gust to 60 mph.

High Wind in RATON RIDGE/JOHNSON MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 17-NOV-16 12:00:00 to 17-NOV-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public weather station in Des Moines reported a peak wind gust to 62 mph.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-NOV-16 12:00:00 to 17-NOV-16 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public weather station near Milagro reported a peak wind gust to 58 mph.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-NOV-16 13:00:00 to 17-NOV-16 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Tucumcari airport reported a peak wind gust to 59 mph.

High Wind in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-NOV-16 13:30:00 to 17-NOV-16 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public weather station several miles northeast of Encinoso reported a peak wind gust to 61 mph.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-NOV-16 12:00:00 to 17-NOV-16 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two weather stations south of Mesa near Buck Springs reported peak wind gusts up to 62 mph.

High Wind in WEST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-NOV-16 11:45:00 to 17-NOV-16 12:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Observer east of Santa Fe in the higher terrain reported a peak wind gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 17-NOV-16 11:45:00 to 17-NOV-16 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public weather station in the high terrain northwest of Glorieta reported a peak wind gust to 61 mph.

High Wind in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 17-NOV-16 11:30:00 to 17-NOV-16 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Santa Fe airported recorded a peak wind gust to 62 mph. Media reported damage to trees across the city. A light pole was blown over near St Michael's Drive.