An unseasonably cold airmass moved into New Mexico in the wake of a fast-moving upper level trough and associated cold front on April 12, 2020. A second upper level low pressure system then surged south through the central Rockies and into western New Mexico early on April 13, 2020. The combination of unseasonably cold air across the state with abundant moisture allowed widespread rain and snow to develop along the I-40 corridor from western New Mexico across the central mountain chain and into portions of eastern New Mexico. Snowfall amounts were heavy for mid April with several locations reporting in excess of eight inches, especially from the Jemez Mountains southeast into the Sandia and Manzano mountains. Difficult travel conditions were reported in many areas, particularly the higher terrain. Strong surface high pressure building into the state behind this system led to some record cold low temperatures and a hard freeze in many areas that had not seen freezing temperatures in several weeks.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 13-APR-20 00:00:00 to 13-APR-20 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts ranged from 2 to 6 inches. The Pedernal COOP observer reported a new record daily snowfall of 4.4 inches for April 14th. Difficult driving conditions were reported across the area.

Heavy Snow in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 13-APR-20 02:00:00 to 14-APR-20 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts ranged from 4 to 8 inches across Curry County. The heavier amounts fell around Clovis.

Winter Weather in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 13-APR-20 01:00:00 to 13-APR-20 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches were reported in the Santa Fe metro area. Difficult driving conditions were reported over parts of the area.

Heavy Snow in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 13-APR-20 00:00:00 to 13-APR-20 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snowfall amounts of 6 to 18 inches fell within the Jemez Mountains. The heaviest snow impacted the area between the Valles Caldera and Wolf Canyon. Difficult driving conditions were reported across the area.

Winter Weather in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 13-APR-20 04:00:00 to 13-APR-20 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts within De Baca County varied from 1 to 4 inches. The COOP observer in Yeso reported a new record daily snowfall of 1.5 inches for April 13th and a new record daily snowfall of 2.4 inches for April 14th. Records date back to 1942.

Winter Weather in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 13-APR-20 03:00:00 to 14-APR-20 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts within Roosevelt County varied from 2 to 4 inches. The COOP observer in Portales reported a new record daily snowfall of 1.0 inch for April 14th. Records date back to 1905.

Heavy Snow in GLORIETA MESA INCLUDING GLORIETA PASS, NEW MEXICO
From 13-APR-20 00:00:00 to 13-APR-20 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy snowfall amounts of 5 to 8 inches fell around Pecos and Glorieta. Difficult driving conditions were reported across the area through the morning of the 14th.

Winter Weather in WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 13-APR-20 00:00:00 to 13-APR-20 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 inches were reported along the Continental Divide of western New Mexico. El Morro National Monument reported a new record daily snowfall of 4.7 inches for April 13th. Records date back to 1938. Difficult travel conditions were reported across parts of the area.

Heavy Snow in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS INCLUDING EDGEWOOD, NEW MEXICO
From 13-APR-20 00:00:00 to 13-APR-20 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy snowfall amounts of 6 to 12 inches fell within the Sandia and Manzano mountains. The heaviest snow impacted the area between Edgewood and Sandia Park where around one foot was reported. Difficult driving conditions were reported across the area through the morning of the 14th.