A storm system approaching from the west starting February 15, 2022 and finally tracking over New Mexico on February 17th steered a potent upper-level jet overhead. Strengthening flow aloft, especially across southern New Mexico where the core of the jet was located, combined with deep mixing heights allowed for increasing surface winds. These winds first increased across the Sacramento Mountains on February 15th before becoming more widespread across areas south of Interstate 40 and east of Interstate 25 on February 16th. Wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph were most common across this area, however, high wind speeds were measured in several locations. The strongest wind gust of this event was recorded at Tucumcari where a brief 79 mph gust was measured. As the system finally tracked over the area on February 17th, it brought a round of light to moderate snow to portions of the area. The highest accumulations were measured across the northern mountains which received totals ranging from 3 to 8 inches. Lesser amounts were measured across central valleys, including at Albuquerque where snow totals across the metro ranged from about 1 to 3 inches. Impacts: high winds, heavy snow, difficult travel conditions.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 15-FEB-22 13:15:00 to 15-FEB-22 15:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An AWOS station near Ruidoso measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 15-FEB-22 11:55:00 to 15-FEB-22 15:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An AWOS station near Ruidoso measured a peak sustained wind of 45 mph.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 16-FEB-22 17:23:00 to 16-FEB-22 17:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An ASOS station near Las Vegas measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 16-FEB-22 17:50:00 to 16-FEB-22 17:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An ASOS station near Tucumcari measured a peak wind gust of 79 mph.

Heavy Snow in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS INCLUDING EDGEWOOD, NEW MEXICO
From 16-FEB-22 19:20:00 to 17-FEB-22 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Various sources across the Sandia and Manzano Mountains measured snow totals of 6 to 8 inches. A CoCoRaHS observer near Sandia Park measured 8 inches of new snow.

High Wind in LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 16-FEB-22 15:20:00 to 16-FEB-22 15:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A White Sands Missile Range mesonet station southeast of Bosque del Apache measured a 59 mph wind gust.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 16-FEB-22 15:53:00 to 16-FEB-22 16:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An ASOS station near Clines Corners measured a 59 mph wind gust.

High Wind in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 16-FEB-22 13:40:00 to 16-FEB-22 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A White Sands Missile Range mesonet station near Oscuro measured a 63 mph wind gust.