A winter storm system that brought light snowfall to much of northern and western New Mexico on November 25, 2019 dragged a potent cold front through the state on November 26, 2019. Strong west winds during the early morning along the east slopes of the central mountain chain spread eastward through the early afternoon with wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph. The strongest winds impacted the Caprock region where Clovis recorded a peak wind gust up to 68 mph. Fortunately, no damage or injuries were reported with this wind event.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-NOV-19 03:25:00 to 26-NOV-19 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Periodic sustained winds up to 40 mph were reported at Clines Corners.

High Wind in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-NOV-19 12:15:00 to 26-NOV-19 12:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gusts up to 66 mph were reported at the CSBF Transwestern Pump station.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 25-NOV-19 10:00:00 to 26-NOV-19 14:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Peak wind gusts up to 65 mph were reported at the Dunken RAWS.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-NOV-19 05:55:00 to 26-NOV-19 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Periodic wind gusts up to 60 mph were reported at Clines Corners.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-NOV-19 11:25:00 to 26-NOV-19 11:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Peak wind gusts up to 61 mph were reported at Tucumcari.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-NOV-19 09:25:00 to 26-NOV-19 14:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Sustained wind speeds between 40 mph and 47 mph were reported for several hours at Tucumcari.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-NOV-19 12:00:00 to 26-NOV-19 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gusts up to 60 mph were reported at the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-NOV-19 12:55:00 to 26-NOV-19 16:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Sustained wind speeds between 40 mph and 44 mph were reported at the Dora mesonet.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-NOV-19 10:00:00 to 26-NOV-19 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 45.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Sustained wind speeds between 40 mph and 52 mph were reported for several hours around Clovis.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-NOV-19 13:15:00 to 26-NOV-19 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Peak wind gusts up to 68 mph were reported around Clovis.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-NOV-19 13:15:00 to 26-NOV-19 14:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Peak wind gusts up to 58 mph were reported at the Melrose Bombing Range and near Dora.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 25-NOV-19 22:00:00 to 26-NOV-19 15:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Periodic sustained winds up to 42 mph were reported at the Dunken RAWS.