An upper level storm system passing over northern NM, in conjunction with a preceding cold front pushing south and westward through eastern NM produced moderate to heavy snow accumulations across central and northern NM during the night of November 24th into the morning of November 25th. The heaviest snow accumulations of 5 to 11 inches focused over the northern mountain areas, with accumulations of 3 to 5 inches at lower elevations in Rio Rancho, the East Mountain Communities, Santa Fe and Taos. A few lower elevation localities received 5 to 8 inches, including Dulce, Cuba, and Abiquiu. Difficult to locally severe driving conditions were also reported, highlighted by two rollover crashes along I-40 within the Tijeras Canyon to Sedillo Hill stretch just east of Albuquerque. Snow cleared out of the area by the late morning of November 25th.

Heavy Snow in FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 25-NOV-23 03:15:00 to 25-NOV-23 08:05:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public reported 6 inches of snow in the town of Dulce. Three inches was also reported near El Vado Lake.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 24-NOV-23 17:30:00 to 25-NOV-23 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS station in Cuba measured 8.7 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 24-NOV-23 18:00:00 to 25-NOV-23 09:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Vacas Locas SNOTEL measured 11 inches of snow. Other snow amounts ranged from 3 to 7 inches, with 5 to 7 in Los Alamos.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 24-NOV-23 19:00:00 to 25-NOV-23 10:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Taos Pueblo SNOTEL measured 10 inches of snow. Other snow amounts ranged from 6 to 9 inches across the zone.

Heavy Snow in ESPANOLA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 24-NOV-23 20:30:00 to 25-NOV-23 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS station measured 8 inches of snow near Abiquiu Lake. Another CoCoRaHS station measured 5.8 inches near La Madera with two other stations between 3 and 3.5 inches further south in the zone.

Heavy Snow in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 24-NOV-23 19:21:00 to 25-NOV-23 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Numerous CoCoRaHS observers reported 3 to 5.5 inches of snow within the Santa Fe metro area. The highest was 5.5 inches near the center of town with three other reports of 5 inches or more in the northeastern section of town.

Heavy Snow in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS INCLUDING EDGEWOOD, NEW MEXICO
From 24-NOV-23 19:30:00 to 25-NOV-23 10:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Numerous CoCoRaHS observers reported 3 to 6 inches of snow within the East Mountain Communities, including Edgewood and Sandia Park. The highest was 6 inches in Sandia Park with three other reports of 5 inches or more. Slick roads also resulted in two rollover crashes along I-40 in the Tijeras Canyon and at the Sedillo Hill exit. No injuries or casualties were reported.

Heavy Snow in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 24-NOV-23 18:00:00 to 25-NOV-23 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Moriarty COOP observer reported 5.4 inches of snow in town. Lighter amounts of 2 to 4 inches were reported from Estancia to Moriarty.