A second unseasonably strong upper level storm system over the Pacific northwest moved quickly southeast into the Four Corners region on October 29, 2019. Strong lift associated with the upper level low pressure system interacted with a moist, bitter cold air mass that shifted south down the front range of the Rockies. Widespread low clouds, freezing drizzle, freezing fog, low visibility, and light snowfall developed over eastern New Mexico and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Total ice accumulations of near one tenth of an inch impacted much of eastern New Mexico along with one to three inches of snow. Locally higher amounts up to five inches were reported around Angel Fire and Eagle Nest. The combination of more record cold temperatures with ice and snow led to difficult driving conditions across much of northeast New Mexico. U.S. Highway 64 was closed between Clayton and Raton due to very icy conditions and at least two crashes, one near Clayton and another near Des Moines. Interstate 40 was closed along a section between Newkirk and Tucumcari where at least one semi trailer overturned and another vehicle left the roadway.  The northbound lane of U.S. Highway 285 was closed near Vaughn due to very icy travel and at least one vehicle accident. Interstate 25 was also closed due to multiple vehicle crashes in black ice. The number of vehicle crashes was estimated at eight and the extent of any injuries was unknown.

Winter Weather in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 29-OCT-19 19:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several lanes of Interstate 40 were closed between Newkirk and Tucumcari due to severe winter travel conditions. At least one vehicle accident and a semi rollover were reported. Damage amounts and the extent of any injuries was unknown.

Winter Weather in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 30-OCT-19 04:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 285 were closed near Vaughn due to severe winter travel conditions, including at least one vehicle accident. Damage amounts and the extent of any injuries was unknown.

Winter Weather in JOHNSON AND BARTLETT MESAS INCLUDING RATON PASS, NEW MEXICO
From 29-OCT-19 14:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

U.S. Highway 64 was closed between Clayton and Raton due to severe winter travel conditions, including one vehicle accident near Des Moines. Damage amounts and the extent of any injuries was unknown.

Winter Weather in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 29-OCT-19 20:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The northbound lanes of Interstate 25 was closed near Las Vegas due to severe winter travel conditions and multiple vehicle accidents. Damage amounts and the extent of any injuries was unknown.

Winter Weather in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 29-OCT-19 15:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Severe winter travel conditions were reported along Interstate 25 between Raton, Wagon Mound, and Springer due to the combination of freezing drizzle, light snow, and low visibility. U.S. Highway 56 was closed from Springer eastward to Clayton.

Winter Weather in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 29-OCT-19 14:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

U.S. Highway 64 was closed between Clayton and Raton due to severe winter travel conditions, including at least one vehicle accident near Clayton. U.S. Highway 56 was also closed from Clayton westward to Springer. Damage amounts and the extent of any injuries was unknown.