A strong portion of the jetstream associated with a deep upper level low brought damaging winds to portions of northern and central NM February 22, 2023. Peak gusts regularly topped 70 mph, with the Santa Fe Airport recording a peak gust of 85 mph. The Magdalena Observatory also measured a peak gust of 93 mph in the San Mateo Mountains of western Socorro County. There were numerous reports of down trees, mostly within the Rio Grande Valley stretching from near Socorro to the Albuquerque metro. The most extreme of these wind damage reports included down transmission or communication towers at the Sandia Crest. This storm system also brought winter storm conditions, mostly to western and northern NM. These include reports of heavy snow, road closures along Interstate 40, and an avalanche at the Taos Ski Valley.

High Wind in LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 10:40:00 to 22-FEB-23 17:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Sulf WSMR station measured a peak wind gust of 68 mph.

High Wind in MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY/ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 11:52:00 to 22-FEB-23 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 45.00 MS
Reported by: ASOS

The Albuquerque Sunport ASOS measured a high sustained wind of 52 mph.

High Wind in LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 10:40:00 to 22-FEB-23 17:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Harry WSMR station measured a peak wind gust of 68 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 12:53:00 to 22-FEB-23 16:18:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 49.00 MS
Reported by: ASOS

The Clines Corners ASOS measured a high sustained wind of 49 mph.

High Wind in LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 10:40:00 to 22-FEB-23 17:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Stallion WIT WSMR station measured a peak wind gust of 70 mph.

High Wind in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS INCLUDING EDGEWOOD, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 13:25:00 to 22-FEB-23 17:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The NMCC Edgewood SWCD station measured a peak wind gust of 67 mph.

High Wind in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 11:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The CWOP station FW3653 in Estancia measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 12:53:00 to 22-FEB-23 16:18:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Clines Corners ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 78 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 10:50:00 to 22-FEB-23 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The North Oscura Peak WSMR station measured a peak gust of 72 mph.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 10:40:00 to 22-FEB-23 18:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 48.00 MS
Reported by: ASOS

The Las Vegas Airport ASOS measured a high sustained wind of 55 mph.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 14:40:00 to 22-FEB-23 16:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The NMCC Clayton LRC station measured a peak gust of 64 mph.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 12:20:00 to 22-FEB-23 15:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Thompson Cattle mesonet station measured a peak wind gust of 66 mph.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 11:53:00 to 22-FEB-23 17:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 46.00 MS
Reported by: ASOS

The Tucumcari Airport ASOS measured a high sustained wind of 53 mph.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 13:15:00 to 22-FEB-23 14:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Reported by: AWOS

The Clovis Municipal Airport AWOS measured a high sustained wind of 46 mph.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 12:33:00 to 22-FEB-23 13:33:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

The Laguna RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 61 mph.

High Wind in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 12:53:00 to 22-FEB-23 13:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 43.00 MS
Reported by: ASOS

The Santa Fe ASOS measured a high sustained wind of 49 mph.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 14:29:00 to 22-FEB-23 16:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Reported by: Mesonet

The CWOP station GW0819 measured a high sustained wind of 47 mph.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 14:40:00 to 22-FEB-23 16:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Clayton Airport ASOS measured a peak gust of 61 mph.

High Wind in HARDING COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 16:05:00 to 22-FEB-23 16:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

The Mills Canyon RAWS measured a peak gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in HARDING COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 14:15:00 to 22-FEB-23 16:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Reported by: Public

A private weather station near Newkirk and Conchas Lake measured a high sustained wind speed of 45 mph.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 07:50:00 to 22-FEB-23 16:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

The Santa Rosa Airport AWOS measured a peak wind gust of 69 mph.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 07:50:00 to 22-FEB-23 16:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The SE Vaughn mesonet station measured a peak wind gust of 67 mph.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 11:53:00 to 22-FEB-23 17:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Tucumcari Airport ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 75 mph.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 14:29:00 to 22-FEB-23 16:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The CWOP station GW0819 measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 19:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

The Sierra Blanca Airport AWOS measured a peak gust of 74 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 19:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

The Smokey Bear RAWS measured a peak gust of 70 mph.

High Wind in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 08:25:00 to 22-FEB-23 09:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Reported by: ASOS

The Farmington Airport ASOS measured a high sustained wind speed of 41 mph.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 10:40:00 to 22-FEB-23 18:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Las Vegas Airport ASOS measured a peak gust of 75 mph.

Avalanche in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 07:30:00 to 22-FEB-23 07:45:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Local Official

Deputy County Manager Jason Silva relayed an avalanche report within the Taos Ski Valley on Upper Twining Road. The avalanche crossed Rubezahl Trail and Lake Fork River bringing a reported 10 to 12 feet of snow. Taos Ski Valley reported houses and people were safe.

High Wind in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 08:25:00 to 22-FEB-23 09:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Farmington Airport ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph.

High Wind in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 11:20:00 to 22-FEB-23 17:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Phillips Hill WSMR station measured a peak gust of 77 mph.

High Wind in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 11:20:00 to 22-FEB-23 17:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Oscura Range Cam WSMR station measured a peak gust of 66 mph.

High Wind in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 11:20:00 to 22-FEB-23 17:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

The Chupadera RAWS station measured a peak gust of 64 mph.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 12:20:00 to 22-FEB-23 15:21:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Reported by: ASOS

The Raton Airport ASOS measured a high sustained wind of 47 mph.

High Wind in JOHNSON AND BARTLETT MESAS INCLUDING RATON PASS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 11:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 15:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Public

A private citizen weather station near Des Moines measured a peak gust of 64 mph.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 12:20:00 to 22-FEB-23 15:21:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Raton Airport ASOS measured a peak gust of 75 mph.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 11:25:00 to 22-FEB-23 16:44:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 43.00 MS
Reported by: ASOS

The Roswell Industrial Airport ASOS measured a high sustained wind speed of 49 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 13:36:00 to 22-FEB-23 15:36:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Reported by: RAWS

The Dunken RAWS measured a high sustained wind speed of 43 mph.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 13:39:00 to 22-FEB-23 19:04:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The West Texas Mesonet station 2 miles southwest of Dora measured a peak wind gust of 66 mph.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 13:30:00 to 22-FEB-23 15:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 43.00 MS
Reported by: Public

A private weather station in Fort Sumner measured a high sustained wind speed of 50 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 13:36:00 to 22-FEB-23 15:36:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

The Dunken RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph.

High Wind in MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY/ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 13:33:00 to 22-FEB-23 13:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a public report of high winds knocking down a brick wall in Corrales.

High Wind in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS INCLUDING EDGEWOOD, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 13:15:00 to 22-FEB-23 13:22:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00M
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio spotter reported down transmission and communication towers at the Sandia Crest.

Winter Storm in WEST CENTRAL PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 10:00:00 to 23-FEB-23 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Department of Highways

I-40 closed from the Arizona border to Gallup due to winter storm and snow squall causing near zero visibility with snow packed and icy roads.

High Wind in LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 12:42:00 to 22-FEB-23 12:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

A trained storm spotter reported an uprooted and downed tree at San Acacia in north-central Socorro County.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 06:00:00 to 23-FEB-23 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: County Official

Road and school closures reported in Taos from winter storm.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 11:25:00 to 22-FEB-23 16:44:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Roswell Industrial Airport ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 12:30:00 to 22-FEB-23 13:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Hagerman NMCC mesonet station measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph.

Heavy Snow in FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 10:00:00 to 23-FEB-23 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 9 inches of snow accumulation at Dulce, NM.

High Wind in MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY/ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 11:52:00 to 22-FEB-23 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Albuquerque Sunport ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 73 mph.
A trained storm spotter reported wind damage of uprooted and downed trees taking down a metal fence in front of St. Joseph's High School at Coors and St. Josephs Drive.

High Wind in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 12:53:00 to 22-FEB-23 13:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 43.00 MS
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Santa Fe ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 85 mph.
The Public Service Company of NM (PNM) reported an uprooted and downed tree in Santa Fe.

High Wind in MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY/ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 13:30:00 to 22-FEB-23 13:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public reported an uprooted and downed tree in their backyard at Western Hills and Southern Boulevard in Rio Rancho.

High Wind in GLORIETA MESA INCLUDING GLORIETA PASS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 13:27:00 to 22-FEB-23 16:48:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Glorieta CWOP measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY/ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 11:52:00 to 22-FEB-23 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The CWOP DW5430 station in Placitas measured a peak wind gust of 77 mph.

High Wind in SAN AGUSTIN PLAINS AND ADJACENT LOWLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 12:15:00 to 22-FEB-23 12:42:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The CWOP station KF5VUD in Magdalena measured a peak wind gust of 75 mph.
A tree was uprooted and knocked down in backyard of property at Hop Canyon 1 mile south-southeast of Magdalena, NM.