A slow-moving upper level low pressure system to the west of New Mexico on March 26, 2020 spread powerful jet stream winds over the state through the 27th. A strengthening surface low pressure center along the Front Range of the Rockies with deep mixing and warm temperatures on the 26th allowed strong southwest winds to develop in many areas. Sustained winds of 40 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph were common across eastern New Mexico. The core of the upper level storm system moved into the Four Corners region on the 27th and forced a potent cold front through the state through the evening hours. Southwest to west winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph impacted much of central and eastern New Mexico. Blowing dust from northern Chihuahua spread northeast across south central and southweast New Mexico. Strong west to northwest winds then impacted much of central and eastern New Mexico through early on the 28th in the wake of the cold front.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAR-20 10:45:00 to 27-MAR-20 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 45.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Sierra Blanca regional airport reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 52 mph periodically for several hours.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAR-20 11:36:00 to 26-MAR-20 14:26:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Las Vegas airport reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 44 mph periodically for several hours.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 27-MAR-20 02:00:00 to 27-MAR-20 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A couple weather stations around Corona reported sustained winds near 40 mph.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 27-MAR-20 09:25:00 to 27-MAR-20 14:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 42.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Las Vegas airport reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 48 mph for several hours.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 27-MAR-20 12:00:00 to 28-MAR-20 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clines Corners reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 44 mph periodically for several hours.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 27-MAR-20 13:50:00 to 27-MAR-20 14:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Las Vegas airport reported a peak wind gust up to 71 mph. No damage was observed from these high winds.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 27-MAR-20 14:00:00 to 27-MAR-20 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clines Corners reported peak wind gusts up to 65 mph.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 27-MAR-20 15:05:00 to 27-MAR-20 17:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Clayton airpark reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 43 mph periodically for several hours.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 27-MAR-20 15:30:00 to 27-MAR-20 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 40.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Tucumcari airport reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 46 mph periodically for several hours.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 27-MAR-20 15:35:00 to 27-MAR-20 15:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Raton airport reported a peak wind gust up to 59 mph.

High Wind in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 27-MAR-20 15:30:00 to 27-MAR-20 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Various stations around Carrizozo reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 62 mph.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 27-MAR-20 15:45:00 to 27-MAR-20 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Tucumcari airport reported a peak wind gust up to 59 mph.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 27-MAR-20 17:10:00 to 27-MAR-20 17:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Santa Rosa airport reported a peak wind gust up to 59 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 28-MAR-20 08:05:00 to 28-MAR-20 08:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clines Corners reported a peak wind gust up to 59 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAR-20 08:50:00 to 26-MAR-20 10:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clines Corners reported sustained winds of 40 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAR-20 09:10:00 to 26-MAR-20 12:46:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public weather stations reported peak wind gust up to 58 mph near Red Hill and Omega.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAR-20 10:10:00 to 27-MAR-20 16:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Sierra Blanca regional airport reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 67 mph periodically for several hours. No wind damage was reported with these high winds however blowing dust did impact the area.