A powerful jet stream over the Pacific Ocean shifted east across the southwest United States and focused strong west to northwest winds over New Mexico for several days in early February. Strong winds developed in the higher terrain of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains during the early morning of the 6th before spreading into adjacent highlands and plains through the afternoon. Periodic strong winds impacted this area through the 8th. The strongest wind gusts averaged 60 to 70 mph. Meanwhile, widespread windy conditions across the remainder of central and eastern New Mexico produced gusts between 45 and 55 mph for several days.

High Wind in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 06-FEB-17 05:00:00 to 06-FEB-17 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Kachina Peak at Taos Ski Valley periodically reporting high wind gusts.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 06-FEB-17 11:00:00 to 07-FEB-17 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Harvey Ranch reported sustained winds of 47 mph on the 6th. Clines Corners was periodically sustained around 40 mph through the 6th and 7th.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 06-FEB-17 10:20:00 to 06-FEB-17 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Tucumcari airport reported peak winds between 58 and 64 mph for several hours on the 6th. Sustained winds were as strong as 41 mph.

High Wind in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 06-FEB-17 11:00:00 to 08-FEB-17 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Angel Fire reported periodic strong wind gusts up to 66 mph from the 6th to the 8th.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 06-FEB-17 11:00:00 to 06-FEB-17 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public weather station northwest of Anton Chico reported peak wind gusts up to 68 mph. The Las Vegas airport reported peak wind gusts to 60 mph.

High Wind in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 06-FEB-17 11:00:00 to 08-FEB-17 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Ute Park reported peak wind gusts up to 66 mph. Five large cottonwood trees were blown over around Ute Park. One tree was nearly two feet in diameter and landed over a roadway. No damage was reported to power lines.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 06-FEB-17 12:00:00 to 06-FEB-17 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Union Pacific Railroad weather stations reported sustained winds up to 42 mph in the area from Santa Rosa to Vaughn.

High Wind in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 07-FEB-17 03:00:00 to 07-FEB-17 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The top of Sandia Peak Tram reported peak wind gusts up to 71 mph on the 7th. Wind gusts were hovering in the 45 to 55 mph range for several days around this time.