A vigorous low pressure system and associated cold front produced widespread snow, heavy at times,  across much of the area late on the 31st through the 1st before diminishing early on the 2nd.  Many locales in the northern New Mexico high country received between 1 and 2 feet of new snow with significant snowfall also reported across higher elevations of the west.  Snowfall impacts at lower elevations were generally limited, as most of the precipitation accompanied a strong cold front that swept the area from west to east rather quickly during the day on Monday the 2nd.  Peak wind gusts between 60 mph and near 70 mph developed along and immediate behind the cold front across parts of south central and southeast New Mexico.  Temperatures dropped as much as 15 degrees in less an hour behind the cold front.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-16 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-16 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts averaged 2 to 6 inches with gusty winds and blowing snow. Difficult to severe driving conditions were reported along U.S. 550 near Cuba.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-16 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-16 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snowfall amounts varied from 2 inches in the valley bottoms near Datil as reported by several CoCoRaHS volunteers to as much as 13 inches at the Silver Creek Divide SNOTEL. Gusty winds and blowing snow resulted in difficult to severe driving conditions along portions of U.S. 60 west of Magadalena.

Heavy Snow in SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-16 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-16 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts generally ranged between 5 and 16 inches.  Chama received just over a foot (13.5 inches) while Dulce farther west and lower in elevation received 4 inches. Gusty winds and blowing snow resulted in difficult to severe driving conditions throughout the region.

Heavy Snow in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-16 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-16 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts generally ranged between 6 and 12 inches. The Los Alamos area received between 6 and 8 inches while the higher elevation Quemazon SNOTEL picked up 11 inches. Gusty winds and blowing snow resulted in difficult to severe driving conditions throughout the region.

Heavy Snow in WEST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-16 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-16 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts generally ranged between 6 and 18 inches with areas near and above 8500 feet picking up at least a foot of fresh powder. Gusty winds and blowing snow resulted in difficult to severe driving conditions throughout the region.

Heavy Snow in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-16 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-16 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts generally ranged between 7 and 17 inches, with the highest total reported at both Angel Fire Ski area and nearby CoCoRaHS observer. Gusty winds and blowing snow resulted in difficult to severe driving conditions throughout the region.

Heavy Snow in UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-16 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-16 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts generally ranged between 3 and 6 inches, with the highest totals reported just northeast of Questa and Arroyo Seco.  Several CoCoRaHS observers reported 4 to 5 inches in the Taos area. Gusty winds and blowing snow resulted in difficult to severe driving conditions throughout the region.

Heavy Snow in RATON RIDGE/JOHNSON MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-16 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-16 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The most impactful snowfall was observed at Raton Pass extending west and southwest to the east slopes of the northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.  Snowfall amounts generally ranged between 4 and 10 inches with 8 inches at the Shuree Ponds SNOTEL site. Gusty winds and blowing snow resulted in difficult to severe driving conditions throughout the region.

High Wind in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-16 06:40:00 to 01-FEB-16 07:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured wind gust at Phillips Hill WSMR Mesonet site.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-16 04:10:00 to 01-FEB-16 05:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured wind gust at North Oscura Peak WSMR Mesonet.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-16 09:58:00 to 01-FEB-16 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

Measured wind gust at Melrose Bombing Range RAWS.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-16 10:25:00 to 01-FEB-16 11:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured wind gust at Dora, West Texas Mesonet.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-16 11:45:00 to 01-FEB-16 12:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Measured wind gust at Clovis.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-16 10:43:00 to 01-FEB-16 11:43:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured wind gust at Buck Springs northwest of Roswell.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-16 12:47:00 to 01-FEB-16 13:47:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Measured wind gust from APRS at Milnesand.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-16 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-16 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts generally ranged between 8 and 18 inches to include a foot of new snow in Red River.  The COOP observer in Eagle Nest reported 6 inches. Gusty winds and blowing snow resulted in difficult to severe driving conditions throughout the region.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-FEB-16 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-16 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts generally ranged between 10 and 20 inches, with reports of around 22 inches at Santa Fe Ski Basin. The COOP observer in Eagle Nest reported 6 inches. Gusty winds and blowing snow resulted in difficult to severe driving conditions throughout the region.