A strong Pacific upper-level storm system moved inland onto the western United States coast early in the week of October 26, 2021. As it continued to strengthen as it dived southward into Nevada and southern California, it brought copious amounts of precipitation to the west coast. Unfortunately, its track as it moved across the rest of the country took it over the central Rockies and to the north of New Mexico. This resulted in light rain and mountain snow across the northern half of the state with the biggest impact across the area being the very strong winds on October 26, 2021. As this system steered a strong upper-level jet stream across the state, winds strengthened with gusts generally ranging from 40 to 55 mph across much of northern and central New Mexico. Stronger wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph were more common along the higher terrain areas and adjacent highlands. While high winds tapered off in the late evening hours, breezy to windy conditions persisted through the overnight hours and into the following day.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-OCT-21 08:55:00 to 26-OCT-21 11:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An AWOS station in Ruidoso measured several hours of high wind speeds with a peak sustained wind speed of 43 mph.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-OCT-21 08:54:00 to 26-OCT-21 09:04:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Mesonet station near Mesita briefly measured a wind gust of 58 mph with the passage of a cold front.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-OCT-21 09:42:00 to 26-OCT-21 10:26:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An ASOS station in Clines Corners measured high wind gusts with a peak gust of 61 mph.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-OCT-21 09:13:00 to 26-OCT-21 11:51:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An ASOS station in Las Vegas measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-OCT-21 11:40:00 to 26-OCT-21 13:11:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An ASOS station in Clovis measured a couple hours of sustained wind speeds of 40 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-OCT-21 09:55:00 to 26-OCT-21 11:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An AWOS station in Ruidoso measured several hours of high wind gusts with a peak gust of 68 mph.

High Wind in UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-OCT-21 09:45:00 to 26-OCT-21 10:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An AWOS station in Taos briefly measured sustained wind speeds of 40 mph.

High Wind in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-OCT-21 08:47:00 to 26-OCT-21 09:47:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Mesonet station near Ancho briefly measured a sustained wind speed of 40 mph.