A potent upper-level storm system moving slowly southeast toward NM on October 23, 2022 combined with a deep area of surface low pressure along the Front Range to produce widespread strong winds across the region. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph first developed along the central high terrain during the early morning hours before spreading into the nearby highlands and northeast plains of NM through the afternoon. The highest wind gusts impacted the area around Ruidoso where gusts near 70 mph were reported.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 23-OCT-22 07:30:00 to 23-OCT-22 07:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Gallup airport reported a peak wind gust to 61 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 23-OCT-22 12:30:00 to 23-OCT-22 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clines Corners reported a peak wind gust to 59 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 23-OCT-22 04:00:00 to 23-OCT-22 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Sierra Blanca Regional Airport reported an extended period of high wind gusts between 58 mph and 69 mph.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 23-OCT-22 09:45:00 to 23-OCT-22 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Las Vegas airport reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 45 mph for several hours.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 23-OCT-22 08:55:00 to 23-OCT-22 12:54:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Las Vegas airport reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 64 mph periodically for several hours.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-OCT-22 10:25:00 to 23-OCT-22 13:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

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

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-OCT-22 12:31:00 to 23-OCT-22 12:34:00 (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 SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 23-OCT-22 03:45:00 to 23-OCT-22 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 43.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Sierra Blanca Regional Airport reported an extended period of high sustained winds between 40 mph and 50 mph.

High Wind in JOHNSON AND BARTLETT MESAS INCLUDING RATON PASS, NEW MEXICO
From 23-OCT-22 12:35:00 to 23-OCT-22 12:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A weather station near Capulin reported peak wind gusts up to 60 mph.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 23-OCT-22 09:53:00 to 23-OCT-22 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 40.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Raton airport reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 46 mph for a couple hours.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 23-OCT-22 09:53:00 to 23-OCT-22 10:39:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Raton airport reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 61 mph.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-OCT-22 10:25:00 to 23-OCT-22 11:34:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Clayton airport reported peak winds between 58 mph and 61 mph.