An upper level trough racing eastward across the southern Rockies forced a strong cold front through New Mexico with another round of high winds. The strongest winds once again impacted the area from the central mountain chain eastward along Interstate 40. Wind gusts between 70 and 80 mph were reported over the high peaks of the central mountain chain, including Kachina Peak, Sandia Crest, and the Magdalena Ridge Observatory. Gusts across the eastern plains averaged 60 to 65 mph with a few areas of blowing dust. Even the Rio Grande Valley experienced very windy conditions with wind gusts up to 50 mph from near Santa Fe south to Albuquerque and Socorro. A small wildfire broke along the Rio Grande near Monta��o Road in Albuquerque.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 06-MAR-17 09:30:00 to 06-MAR-17 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Clayton Airport reported peak wind gusts up to 60 mph for several hours. The area around Sedan also reported peak wind gusts up to 60 mph with sustained winds as high as 45 mph.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 06-MAR-17 10:00:00 to 06-MAR-17 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The area from Las Vegas southeastward along U.S. Highway 84 to near Tecolotito reported peak wind gusts up to 61 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 06-MAR-17 10:00:00 to 06-MAR-17 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The area around Harvey Ranch reported peak wind gusts up to 65 mph. Clines Corners reported peak wind gusts up to 63 mph.

High Wind in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 06-MAR-17 10:00:00 to 06-MAR-17 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Moriarty reported peak wind gusts up to 60 mph.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 06-MAR-17 12:00:00 to 06-MAR-17 12:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Tucumcari Municipal Airport reported a peak wind gust up to 61 mph.

High Wind in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 06-MAR-17 01:30:00 to 06-MAR-17 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The top of the Sandia Peak Tram reported a peak wind gust to 61 mph. Areas along the east slopes of the Sandia Mountains from the San Pedro Creek neighborhood to Edgewood reported peak winds up to 60 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 06-MAR-17 02:45:00 to 06-MAR-17 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Sierra Blanca Regional Airport reported peak wind gusts between 58 and 61 mph for several hours. Sustained winds were as high as 43 mph.

High Wind in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 06-MAR-17 03:00:00 to 06-MAR-17 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Kachina Peak at Taos Ski Valley reported peak wind gusts between 70 and 80 mph for around 12 hours.

High Wind in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 06-MAR-17 06:00:00 to 06-MAR-17 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The RAWS station near Ute Park reported a peak wind gust to 69 mph. The Angel Fire airport also experienced high wind gusts to 62 mph for several hours.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 06-MAR-17 08:00:00 to 06-MAR-17 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Raton Crews Airport reported peak wind gusts up to 60 mph for several hours.

High Wind in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 06-MAR-17 08:00:00 to 06-MAR-17 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The CSBF Transwestern Pump station reported peak wind gusts up to 58 mph for several hours.

High Wind in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 06-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 06-MAR-17 10:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Los Alamos National Lab weather network reported a peak wind gust up to 72 mph. The Los Alamos airport reported a peak wind gust up to 58 mph.