A storm system approaching New Mexico from the west on March 7, 2019 passed through the area on March 8, 2019. Widespread strong southwest winds developed during the morning and continued through the afternoon. Winds then shifted to the west as a potent cold front moved through the state during the evening. Winds peaked along the frontal boundary with many areas within the Rio Grande Valley into the eastern plains reporting wind gusts between 55 and 70 mph. The Albuquerque Sunport reported a peak wind gust to 69 mph. Hundreds of people lost power in the Albuquerque metro area as winds screamed through the city. Enough moisture was in place over the higher terrain for a few more inches of snow along with blowing snow and travel impacts. A sharp line of showers and thunderstorms formed over eastern New Mexico as the front progressed through the plains. Severe wind gusts reached 70 mph along the line of thunderstorms from Tucumcari to Clovis. Winds continued to howl along the east slopes of the central mountain chain through the night before slowly tapering off through the morning of the 9th.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 08-MAR-19 11:00:00 to 08-MAR-19 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 42.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A weather station near Red Hill reported sustained winds up to 48 mph.

High Wind in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 08-MAR-19 15:00:00 to 08-MAR-19 20:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather station on Kachina Peak at Taos Ski Valley reported wind gusts between 58 mph and 76 mph for several hours.

High Wind in LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 08-MAR-19 15:12:00 to 08-MAR-19 15:17:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site at White Sands Missile Range reported a peak wind gust up to 58 mph.

High Wind in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 08-MAR-19 13:00:00 to 08-MAR-19 20:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A weather station several miles southeast of Placitas reported sustained winds up to 42 mph periodically for several hours.

High Wind in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 08-MAR-19 16:00:00 to 08-MAR-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A weather station near Willard reported sustained winds up to 47 mph periodically for several hours.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 08-MAR-19 15:25:00 to 08-MAR-19 21:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clines Corners reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 66 mph for several hours.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 08-MAR-19 17:15:00 to 08-MAR-19 21:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 40.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clines Corners reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 46 mph for several hours.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 08-MAR-19 15:31:00 to 08-MAR-19 16:44:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site on White Sands Missile Range reported peak wind gusts up to 66 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 08-MAR-19 20:36:00 to 08-MAR-19 20:41:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A weather station near Nogal reported a peak wind gust up to 60 mph.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 08-MAR-19 20:50:00 to 08-MAR-19 20:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Las Vegas airport reported a peak wind gust up to 58 mph.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 08-MAR-19 12:18:00 to 08-MAR-19 20:54:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Las Vegas airport reported sustained winds between 40 and 43 mph periodically for several hours.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 08-MAR-19 22:52:00 to 08-MAR-19 23:09:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Tucumcari airport reported a peak wind gust up to 64 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 08-MAR-19 23:31:00 to 08-MAR-19 23:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: (CVS)CANNON AFB
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A line of thunderstorms moving through Curry County produced wind gusts up to 71 mph at Cannon AFB.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 08-MAR-19 19:30:00 to 08-MAR-19 19:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Cannon AFB reported a peak wind gust up to 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE BACA, NEW MEXICO
From 08-MAR-19 22:45:00 to 08-MAR-19 22:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: FT SUMNER
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility reported a peak wind gust up to 64 mph as a line of thunderstorms moved through the area.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 08-MAR-19 17:00:00 to 08-MAR-19 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Dunken RAWS reported peak wind gusts up to 59 mph.

High Wind in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 08-MAR-19 19:00:00 to 08-MAR-19 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Albuquerque Sunport reported a peak wind gust up to 69 mph. Hundreds of customers were left without power for several hours in the metro area due to the high winds. This was the strongest wind gust at the Sunport since the damaging thunderstorm wind gust of 89 mph from July 26, 2013. Sustained winds reached as high as 52 mph on the west side of Albuquerque. Fortunately there were no reports of significant damage across the city.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 08-MAR-19 13:00:00 to 08-MAR-19 15:27:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Union Pacific Railroad site in Vaughn reported peak wind gusts up to 58 mph.