A series of fast-moving upper level troughs crossed the southern Rockies and delivered the strongest round of winds to New Mexico on the 23rd. A deep surface low pressure center over the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles and a potent upper level jet stream over New Mexico focused strong west winds over much of the central high terrain and eastern plains. Sustained winds in many areas of eastern New Mexico averaged 40 to 45 mph while wind gusts peaked around 60 mph. A mobile home was blown off a flat bed truck while being transported along U.S. Highway 60 near Magdalena. Blowing dust from White Sands National Monument was captured for the first time by the new GOES-16 satellite.

High Wind in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 23-FEB-17 06:00:00 to 23-FEB-17 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Kachina Peak at Taos Ski Valley reported a peak wind gust to 69 mph at 7am MST.

High Wind in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-FEB-17 08:45:00 to 23-FEB-17 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility Transwestern Pump station reported a peak wind gust to 62 mph with sustained winds of 46 mph.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 23-FEB-17 08:58:00 to 23-FEB-17 11:13:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public weather station near Miami reported sustained winds of 42 mph for just over two hours.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 23-FEB-17 09:30:00 to 23-FEB-17 10:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport reported a peak wind gust to 61 mph.

High Wind in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-FEB-17 09:39:00 to 23-FEB-17 11:38:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public weather station near Stanley reported sustained winds of 43 mph for two hours.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 23-FEB-17 09:30:00 to 23-FEB-17 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public weather station six miles north of Tecolotito topped out at 68 mph. The Las Vegas Municipal Airport reported a peak wind gust to 63 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 23-FEB-17 09:00:00 to 23-FEB-17 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clines Corners reported a peak wind gust to 59 mph with sustained winds of 41 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 23-FEB-17 10:00:00 to 23-FEB-17 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public weather station on the Deer Canyon Preserve west of Gran Quivira reported sustained winds to 41 mph for an hour.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-FEB-17 10:24:00 to 23-FEB-17 11:58:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The Clovis Landfill weather station reported sustained winds to 42 mph for over an hour.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-FEB-17 10:00:00 to 23-FEB-17 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Dora mesonet station reported sustained winds to 43 mph.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 23-FEB-17 10:30:00 to 23-FEB-17 12:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Roswell Industrial Airpark reported a peak wind gust to 58 mph. A public weather station south of Mesa reported a peak wind gust to 61 mph.

Strong Wind in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 23-FEB-17 11:40:00 to 23-FEB-17 11:42:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

NMDOT reported that a mobile home was blown off a trailer from strong cross winds while in transport along U.S. Highway 60 between Socorro and Magdalena.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-FEB-17 12:10:00 to 23-FEB-17 15:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 40.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Tucumcari Municipal Airport reported sustained winds between 40 and 46 mph for several hours. A peak wind gust to 59 mph was also reported.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-FEB-17 12:03:00 to 23-FEB-17 15:43:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Peak sustained winds to 44 mph at Sedan.

High Wind in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 23-FEB-17 12:00:00 to 23-FEB-17 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Peak wind gust to 64 mph at the top of Sandia Peak Tram.