Another storm system moving inland off the coast of California steered a strong upper-level jet across New Mexico on December 26, 2021. Meanwhile, a lee-side surface low developed across northeastern New Mexico. This set-up provided the necessary ingredients for surface winds to strengthen across much of northern and central New Mexico. Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph were common, especially along the central mountain chain and across the eastern plains. The highest wind gusts with this event were measured near Ruidoso where an AWOS station measured a peak sustained wind speed of 62 mph and a peak wind gust of 83 mph. Despite the very strong winds, very few damage reports were received. A few tree limbs were broken near South San Ysidro, and winds were also responsible for a power outage in communities near Corona. Key Impacts: downed tree limbs, power outages.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-DEC-21 13:44:00 to 26-DEC-21 13:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station at Magdalena Ridge Observatory measured a peak wind gust of 77 mph.

High Wind in GLORIETA MESA INCLUDING GLORIETA PASS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-DEC-21 14:00:00 to 26-DEC-21 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter near South San Ysidro estimated 60 mph wind gusts that broke tree limbs that were four inches in diameter. Damages are a rough estimate.

High Wind in EAST SLOPES SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-DEC-21 11:00:00 to 26-DEC-21 11:39:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter near Ojo Feliz estimated 60 mph wind gusts.

High Wind in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS INCLUDING EDGEWOOD, NEW MEXICO
From 26-DEC-21 14:00:00 to 26-DEC-21 14:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An NWS Employee estimated 60 mph wind gusts near Sandia Park.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-DEC-21 10:53:00 to 26-DEC-21 14:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An ASOS station near Clines Corners measured a peak wind gust of 67 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-DEC-21 10:53:00 to 26-DEC-21 12:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An ASOS station near Clines Corners measured a peak sustained wind speed of 45 mph.

High Wind in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-DEC-21 12:00:00 to 26-DEC-21 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter near Corona estimated 60 mph wind gusts. The high winds caused a power outage in the community.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-DEC-21 03:15:00 to 26-DEC-21 15:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 72.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An AWOS station near Ruidoso measured a peak wind gust of 83 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-DEC-21 03:15:00 to 26-DEC-21 15:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An AWOS station near Ruidoso measured a peak sustained wind speed of 62 mph.

High Wind in JOHNSON AND BARTLETT MESAS INCLUDING RATON PASS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-DEC-21 14:00:00 to 26-DEC-21 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter near Capulin estimated 70 mph wind gusts.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-DEC-21 10:53:00 to 26-DEC-21 12:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An ASOS station near Raton measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-DEC-21 13:10:00 to 26-DEC-21 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An ASOS station near Las Vegas measured a peak wind gust of 71 mph.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-DEC-21 10:15:00 to 26-DEC-21 14:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An ASOS station near Clayton measured a peak wind gust of 68 mph.

High Wind in HARDING COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-DEC-21 11:39:00 to 26-DEC-21 15:56:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter near Mosquero estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-DEC-21 12:15:00 to 26-DEC-21 14:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An ASOS station near Tucumcari measured a peak wind gust of 61 mph.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-DEC-21 12:15:00 to 26-DEC-21 14:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An ASOS station near Tucumcari measured a peak sustained wind speed of 45 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-DEC-21 10:36:00 to 26-DEC-21 15:36:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A RAWS station near Dunken measured a peak wind gust of 66 mph.