An upper-level storm system approaching from the Pacific northwest moved southeast through the Great Basin into the southern Rockies on November 24, 2022. A potent backdoor cold front also moved south through the Front Range and delivered strong winds to the eastern plains along with much colder air. The upper-level storm system then became nearly stationary over the Permian Basin through November 25, 2022 and allowed widespread rain and snow to impact areas from the central mountain chain into eastern NM. Wind gusts of 45 to 65 mph impacted eastern NM, especially the northeast plains where a semi-truck was blown over along U.S. Highway 64/87. Snowfall amounts ranged from four to eight inches primarily across the east central and southeast plains where a couple road closures occurred.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 24-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 24-NOV-22 11:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several mesonet sites on the White Sands Missile Range reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 65 mph as northeast canyon winds developed behind a potent backdoor cold front.

Winter Storm in JOHNSON AND BARTLETT MESAS INCLUDING RATON PASS, NEW MEXICO
From 24-NOV-22 02:00:00 to 24-NOV-22 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow and strong wind gusts up to 55 mph resulted in near-blizzard conditions along Interstate 25 at Raton Pass and portions of U.S. Highway 67/84 east of Raton. Five feet drifts were reported around Raton Pass. A semi-truck was blown over from high winds. Shockingly, no road closures were reported due to these impacts. Damage to the semi-truck is a rough estimate and there is no information on injuries.

Heavy Snow in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 24-NOV-22 17:00:00 to 26-NOV-22 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Various sources including public reports and CoCoRaHS received 2 to 5 inches of snowfall across Roosevelt County. The heaviest amounts fell across southern and western areas.

Heavy Snow in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 24-NOV-22 17:00:00 to 25-NOV-22 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Various sources reported 1 to 4 inches of snowfall across De Baca County. The heaviest amounts fell across southern and western areas.

Heavy Snow in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 24-NOV-22 17:00:00 to 26-NOV-22 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Various sources reported snowfall amounts of 3 to 8 inches across eastern Chaves County. The hardest hit area was along State Road 246 in far eastern Chaves County where several motorists were stranded due to impassible roadways, low visibility, and gusty winds. The highway was shut down for state police to clear the area and dig out vehicles.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 24-NOV-22 13:00:00 to 25-NOV-22 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Various sources across eastern Lincoln County reported between 4 and 9 inches of snow.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 24-NOV-22 07:50:00 to 24-NOV-22 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Northerly wind gusts between 58 mph and 65 mph around Fort Sumner for several hours in the wake of a potent backdoor cold front.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 24-NOV-22 15:00:00 to 25-NOV-22 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Various sources across southwest Chaves County reported between 4 and 8 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 24-NOV-22 10:00:00 to 25-NOV-22 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Various sources in the area from near Mountainair to Corona reported 3 to 6 inches of snowfall.

Winter Storm in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 24-NOV-22 11:30:00 to 24-NOV-22 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

CoCoRaHS reports in the county ranged between one to three inches of snow with a wind gust report to 62 mph at Logan, NM.