A large-scale upper level trough taking shape over the western United States forced two storm systems across New Mexico on November 7-9, 2020. Southwest winds spread across the state on November 7th then increased dramatically overnight with gusts of 60 to 70 mph reported in the high terrain through November 8th. Valley rain showers, a few thunderstorms, and mountain snow impacted much of northern and central New Mexico with the first storm system. Colder air filtered into the state with the second system on November 9th and led to more rain and mountain snow. Strong winds continued to impact areas along the central mountain chain and over parts of eastern New Mexico.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAOS, NEW MEXICO
From 08-NOV-20 03:19:00 to 08-NOV-20 03:21:00 (MST-7)
Location: (SKX)TAOS MUNI AIRPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A broken line of thunderstorms moving through Taos produced a brief wind gust up to 60 mph.

High Wind in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 07-NOV-20 23:59:00 to 08-NOV-20 00:01:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Bandelier National Monument reported a brief wind gust up to 58 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 08-NOV-20 02:00:00 to 09-NOV-20 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 42.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Various sites across the Sacramento Mountains, including Sierra Blanca Regional airport, reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 48 mph periodically over an extended period.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 08-NOV-20 02:35:00 to 08-NOV-20 02:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clines Corners reported a peak wind gust up to 60 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 09-NOV-20 09:25:00 to 09-NOV-20 09:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Tres Ritos IRAWS reported a peak wind gust up to 60 mph.

High Wind in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 07-NOV-20 22:00:00 to 08-NOV-20 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Taos Ski Valley reported peak wind gusts of at least 60 mph. Taos News reported power outages from several tree limbs down in the area from near Rancho de Taos to Red River. Damages are estimated for the loss of a couple power lines.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 08-NOV-20 11:30:00 to 08-NOV-20 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Two mesonet stations on White Sands Missile Range reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 60 mph.

High Wind in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 08-NOV-20 11:30:00 to 09-NOV-20 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility site at Transwestern Pump reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 66 mph periodically for an extended period of time.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 09-NOV-20 11:30:00 to 09-NOV-20 12:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Dunken reported a peak wind gust up to 58 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 08-NOV-20 02:35:00 to 09-NOV-20 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Various sites across the Sacramento Mountains, including Sierra Blanca Regional airport, reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 66 mph periodically over an extended period.