An upper level wave gathering strength over the Great Basin deepened into an upper low over northern NM then ejected quickly eastward into the Great Plains. Rain and high terrain snow showers spread over northern and central New Mexico ahead of a potent cold front arriving from the north and west. Rain changed to snow north of the Interstate 40 corridor as colder air surged into the region. Heavy snowfall amounts were reported over portions of the northern mountains and across much of far northeastern New Mexico. Strong winds combined with the snow created areas of blowing snow with reduced visibility. Snowfall amounts ranged from 6 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts near the Colorado border. Winds north and northwest became strong across portions of the area as the storm system departed the state. Wind gusts between 60 and 70 mph were reported from near Clines Corners south to Roswell. Several roads were closed across Union and Colfax counties, including U.S. 64/87.

Winter Weather in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 03-APR-17 22:00:00 to 04-APR-17 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The combination of 2 to 3 inches of wet snow followed by strong winds in the Farmington area resulted in several downed tree limbs and power lines. Many utility customers were without power throughout the day on the 4th. Damages to power lines have been estimated.

Winter Storm in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 03-APR-17 23:00:00 to 04-APR-17 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 6 inches in the area from Des Moines to Clayton. U.S. Highway 64/87 was closed for nearly 24 hours due to icy travel with blowing snow. The 5.5 inches of snow at Clayton on April 4th was the largest 24-hour total of the 2016-2017 winter season and a new record for the date.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 04-APR-17 13:11:00 to 04-APR-17 13:13:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Dora.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 04-APR-17 05:50:00 to 04-APR-17 14:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 40.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Roswell Industrial Airpark reported high sustained winds over 40 mph periodically for almost 10 hours. A peak wind gust of 61 mph was also reported.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 04-APR-17 07:00:00 to 04-APR-17 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Dunken.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 04-APR-17 08:00:00 to 04-APR-17 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Buck Springs reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 62 mph for several hours.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 04-APR-17 06:30:00 to 04-APR-17 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Harvey Ranch.

High Wind in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 04-APR-17 11:05:00 to 04-APR-17 11:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

CSBF Transwestern Pump station.

Heavy Snow in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 03-APR-17 18:00:00 to 04-APR-17 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Snowfall amounts ranged from 5 inches in Jemez Springs to 10 inches near Seven Springs. The Los Alamos area picked up 2 to 4 inches as well.

Heavy Snow in WEST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 03-APR-17 22:00:00 to 05-APR-17 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts along the western slope of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains ranged from 6 inches near Questa to 10 inches near Shady Brook. Difficult travel conditions were reported through this region mainly in the morning hours.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 03-APR-17 20:00:00 to 05-APR-17 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snowfall amounts ranged from 6 to 10 inches in the area from Red River to the Shuree SNOTEL. Difficult travel was reported across this area mainly during the morning hours.

Heavy Snow in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 03-APR-17 21:00:00 to 05-APR-17 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts along the east slope of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains ranged from  around 5 inches in Mineral Hill to 14 inches in Angel Fire and 6 inches around Ute Park. A band of snowfall that set up during the evening hours of the 4th produced snowfall rates of 2 inches per hour. Difficult travel conditions were reported.

Winter Storm in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 03-APR-17 23:00:00 to 04-APR-17 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts ranged from 2 to 3 inches in Raton to as much as 8 inches around Springer. Difficult travel conditions were reported mainly during the morning hours.

Winter Storm in RATON RIDGE/JOHNSON MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 03-APR-17 22:00:00 to 04-APR-17 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A solid swath of snowfall amounts near 6 inches were reported from Raton Pass to Capulin. State Road 72 and U.S. Highway 64/87 were closed for nearly 24 hours from icy travel and blowing snow.