The second winter storm to bring widespread high wind damages and a snow squall to northern and central NM within the span of a week arrived on February 26, 2023. Incredibly strong winds impacted near all areas of the state with the exception of the northwestern quarter of New Mexico. Peak gusts of 60 to 70 mph were common, with the strongest gusts reaching 80 to 95 mph recorded near Magdalena, the Estancia Valley, Tucumcari, Roswell, and Clovis. Wind damage in the form of downed trees and power polls were reported in Albuquerque, Clovis, Roswell, and Hagerman. High winds continued overnight into the morning of February 27, 2023 for an isolated area in western Guadalupe County. Meanwhile, winter weather impacted parts of western and central NM in the form of a snow squall that brought a brief period of strong gusty winds and near zero visibility from blowing snow.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 13:00:00 to 26-FEB-23 13:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

The Mountainair RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 11:39:00 to 26-FEB-23 13:39:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

The Chupadera RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 12:05:00 to 26-FEB-23 14:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 45.00 MS
Reported by: ASOS

The Clayton Airport ASOS measured a high sustained wind speed of 52 mph.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 11:51:00 to 26-FEB-23 16:09:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MS
Reported by: ASOS

The Roswell Industrial Airport measured a high sustained wind speed of 58 mph.

High Wind in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 12:30:00 to 26-FEB-23 13:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Reported by: Public

A public weather station in southeastern Lincoln County measured a high sustained wind speed of 47 mph.

High Wind in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 11:23:00 to 26-FEB-23 13:26:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The UP964 ROBSRT mesonet measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 12:05:00 to 26-FEB-23 14:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Clayton Airport ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 69 mph.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 11:15:00 to 27-FEB-23 09:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MS
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station southeast of Vaughn measured a high sustained wind speed of 60 mph.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 12:18:00 to 27-FEB-23 00:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 78.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Local Official

Downed power lines started a fire. The fire only lasted about 15 to 20 minutes before it was put out by authorities. Visibility below 1/4 mile in blowing dust. Power outages across Clovis, and interruptions to phone service.

High Wind in EAST SLOPES SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 12:34:00 to 26-FEB-23 21:04:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Reported by: Public

A private weather station KNMRAINS3 measured a high sustained wind speed of 43 mph.

High Wind in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS INCLUDING EDGEWOOD, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 10:25:00 to 26-FEB-23 15:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Edgewood SWCD mesonet measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph.

High Wind in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 12:53:00 to 26-FEB-23 18:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Reported by: ASOS

The Santa Fe Airport ASOS measured a high sustained wind speed of 44 mph.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 12:20:00 to 26-FEB-23 19:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 72.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Tucumcari Airport ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 83 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 11:36:00 to 26-FEB-23 17:36:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 43.00 MS
Reported by: RAWS

The Dunken RAWS measured a high sustained wind speed of 49 mph.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 12:18:00 to 27-FEB-23 00:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 78.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported wind damages that includes the Curry County Fairgrounds, incurring 2 million dollars of damage. Retractable awning, swamp cooler, rain gutters, portable ticket booths, 40ft rolling chain link gate to the parking lot. Roof damage to the Roy Walker Recreation Center. The city of Clovis incurred about 1 million dollars of damage to the roof of a gym and several smaller facilities.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 10:55:00 to 26-FEB-23 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

The Sierra Blanca Airport AWOS measured a peak wind gust of 76 mph.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 12:20:00 to 26-FEB-23 19:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MS
Reported by: ASOS

The Tucumcari Airport ASOS measured a high sustained wind speed of 61 mph.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 12:58:00 to 26-FEB-23 16:06:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The UP441 TCMCRI mesonet station measured a peak wind gust of 70 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 11:36:00 to 26-FEB-23 17:36:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

The Dunken RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 77 mph.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 11:51:00 to 26-FEB-23 16:09:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 73.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Hagerman Police Department reported multiple trees downed by strong winds and significant damage sustained to metal roof on a residence.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 12:00:00 to 26-FEB-23 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

The Smokey Bear RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 72 mph.

High Wind in JOHNSON AND BARTLETT MESAS INCLUDING RATON PASS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 11:15:00 to 26-FEB-23 14:31:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: Public

A public weather station just south of Capulin measured a peak wind gust of 66 mph.

High Wind in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 12:53:00 to 26-FEB-23 18:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Santa Fe Airport ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY/ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 11:55:00 to 26-FEB-23 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Albuquerque Sunport ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 75 mph.

High Wind in MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY/ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 11:55:00 to 26-FEB-23 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Reported by: ASOS

The Albuquerque Sunport ASOS measured a high sustained wind speed of 47 mph.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 11:51:00 to 26-FEB-23 16:09:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 73.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Hagerman Police Department shared reports of multiple trees downed by strong winds resulting in downed power lines and power outages.

High Wind in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 10:36:00 to 26-FEB-23 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 74.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Estancia CWOP mesonet measured a peak wind gust of 85 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 10:53:00 to 26-FEB-23 16:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Clines Corners ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 79 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 10:53:00 to 26-FEB-23 16:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 47.00 MS
Reported by: ASOS

The Clines Corners ASOS measured a high sustained wind speed of 54 mph.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 12:30:00 to 26-FEB-23 14:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Cannon AFB ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 77 mph.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 13:55:00 to 26-FEB-23 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 73.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Dora mesonet station 2 miles southwest of Dora measured a peak wind gust of 84 mph.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 13:14:00 to 26-FEB-23 17:14:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

The Melrose Gunnery RAWS station measured a peak wind gust of 66 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 10:55:00 to 26-FEB-23 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report of downed trees two miles southeast of Alto due to high winds.

High Wind in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 12:53:00 to 26-FEB-23 18:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported tree limbs down and shingles blown off just southwest of the Sante Fe Airport.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 10:40:00 to 26-FEB-23 14:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 42.00 MS
Reported by: ASOS

The Raton Municipal Airport ASOS measured a high sustained wind speed of 48 mph.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 10:40:00 to 26-FEB-23 14:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Raton Municipal Airport ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 68 mph.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 12:55:00 to 26-FEB-23 22:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

The Santa Rosa Airport AWOS measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph.

High Wind in MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY/ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 11:55:00 to 26-FEB-23 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

The Belen Regional Airport AWOS measured a peak wind gust of 67 mph.

High Wind in LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 10:30:00 to 26-FEB-23 13:39:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Sulf White Sands Missile Range mesonet measured a peak wind gust of 69 mph.

High Wind in LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 10:30:00 to 26-FEB-23 13:39:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Harry White Sands Missile Range mesonet measured a peak wind gust of 66 mph.

High Wind in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 10:36:00 to 26-FEB-23 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 74.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported trees down from high winds along State Highway 41 just south of Moriarty.

High Wind in MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY/ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 11:55:00 to 26-FEB-23 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported an overturned semi-truck on I-25 at Exit 195 north of Belen.

High Wind in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 10:50:00 to 26-FEB-23 13:56:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Phillips Hill White Sands Missile Range mesonet measured a peak wind gust of 67 mph.

High Wind in JOHNSON AND BARTLETT MESAS INCLUDING RATON PASS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 11:15:00 to 26-FEB-23 14:31:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 42.00 MS
Reported by: Public

A public weather station just south of Capulin measured a high sustained wind speed of 48 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 10:35:00 to 26-FEB-23 13:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The North Oscura White Sands Missile Range mesonet measured a peak wind gust of 67 mph.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 14:40:00 to 26-FEB-23 16:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The NMC33 mesonet station south of Ft. Sumner station measured a peak wind gust of 67 mph.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 11:51:00 to 26-FEB-23 16:09:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 73.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Roswell Industrial Airport measured a peak wind gust of 84 mph.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 11:51:00 to 26-FEB-23 16:09:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 73.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report in Roswell was received of a large mature tree fully uprooted and blown down in Roswell on South Richardson Street.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 12:18:00 to 27-FEB-23 00:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 78.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The CWOP GW0819 near mesonet station near Clovis measured a peak wind gust of 90 mph.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 10:40:00 to 26-FEB-23 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Las Vegas Airport ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 77 mph.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 10:40:00 to 26-FEB-23 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 46.00 MS
Reported by: ASOS

The Las Vegas Airport ASOS measured a high sustained wind speed of 53 mph.

High Wind in MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY/ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 11:55:00 to 26-FEB-23 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a roof partially peeled back from high winds.

High Wind in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 10:36:00 to 26-FEB-23 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 74.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A local news media station shared a report of a train derailment near mile marker 231 along U.S. Highway 60 just east of Willard, NM. State police said one of twent-six cars derailed.

Winter Weather in WEST CENTRAL PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 09:26:00 to 26-FEB-23 10:15:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: ASOS

Snow squall reported at Gallup due to visibility down to one quarter statute mile from blowing snow. The NMDOT also reported difficult driving at 10:09 am MST.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 02:19:00 to 26-FEB-23 22:14:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 83.00 MG
Reported by: Public

The Magdalena Observatory measured a peak wind gust of 95 mph.

High Wind in EAST SLOPES SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 12:34:00 to 26-FEB-23 21:04:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Public

A private weather station KNMRAINS3 measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-FEB-23 14:40:00 to 26-FEB-23 16:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 45.00 MS
Reported by: Mesonet

The NMC33 mesonet station south of Ft. Sumner station measured a high sustained wind speed of 52 mph.