A powerful spring storm system that moved slowly east through the southwest United States on May 20-21, 2019 produced a variety of spring weather conditions over northern and central New Mexico. The active weather pattern began on the evening of the 19th when a virga bomb impacted the Albuquerque Sunport with a brief wind gust to 64 mph. Power outages were reported across parts of Nob Hill and Ridgecrest. Low level moisture then surged northwest into eastern New Mexico while a potent jet streak moved in from the southwest. Severe thunderstorms develop over the far eastern plains shortly after midnight. Golf ball size hail, strong winds, and heavy rainfall impacted Quay County. Southwest winds then increased quickly after sunrise on the 20th when widespread wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph were reported around south central and eastern New Mexico. The strongest winds impacted Lincoln County where gusts near 60 mph were reported. Meanwhile, several inches of snow fell over northern and western New Mexico through the morning of the 21st, including Farmington, Gallup, and Raton. Strong northwest winds then impacted much of eastern New Mexico on the afternoon of the 21st as the powerful storm system moved into the Great Plains states. Peak wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph were common along the Interstate 40 corridor east of Tijeras Canyon. Temperatures ended up 15 to 25 degrees below normal in many areas in the wake of this storm system.

High Wind in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 19-MAY-19 19:28:00 to 19-MAY-19 19:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A virga bomb over the Albuquerque Sunport produced a brief high wind gust to 64 mph. Power outages were reported in the nearby residential community of Ridgecrest.

Hail in QUAY, NEW MEXICO
From 20-MAY-19 00:15:00 to 20-MAY-19 00:17:00 (MST-7)
Location: (TCC)TUCUMCARI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A rapidly developing severe thunderstorm produced hail up to the size of golf balls along NM-278 southeast of Tucumcari.

Hail in QUAY, NEW MEXICO
From 20-MAY-19 00:37:00 to 20-MAY-19 00:39:00 (MST-7)
Location: LOGAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A rapidly moving severe thunderstorm produced golf ball size hail in Logan.

Hail in QUAY, NEW MEXICO
From 20-MAY-19 00:40:00 to 20-MAY-19 00:41:00 (MST-7)
Location: LOGAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Penny size hail was reported in Logan.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 20-MAY-19 09:45:00 to 20-MAY-19 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Sierra Blanca airport reported peak wind gusts up to 58 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 20-MAY-19 09:45:00 to 20-MAY-19 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Sierra Blanca airport reported sustained winds around 41 mph for several hours.

Winter Weather in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 21-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 21-MAY-19 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An impressive two to five inches of snow fell in the Raton area during the early morning hours of May 21, 2019. Slick travel was noted in a few areas across town.

Winter Weather in RATON RIDGE/JOHNSON MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 21-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 21-MAY-19 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An impressive three to six inches of snow fell in the Capulin area during the early morning hours of May 21, 2019. Slick travel was noted in a few areas.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 21-MAY-19 09:20:00 to 21-MAY-19 09:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Santa Rosa airport reported a peak wind gust up to 60 mph.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 21-MAY-19 08:40:00 to 21-MAY-19 11:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 40.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Santa Rosa airport reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 46 mph for a few hours.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 21-MAY-19 15:00:00 to 21-MAY-19 16:38:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Tucumcari airport reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 45 mph for a few hours.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 21-MAY-19 10:00:00 to 21-MAY-19 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWSS

Various weather stations across the Clovis area reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 67 mph for several hours.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 21-MAY-19 09:30:00 to 21-MAY-19 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Melrose RAWS reported peak wind gusts up to 58 mph for a couple hours.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 21-MAY-19 10:00:00 to 21-MAY-19 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility reported peak wind gusts up to 58 mph.