A strong upper level storm system crossing the western U.S. brought a strong portion of the jetstream over NM March 30, 2023. Aided by a deep surface low pressure system over eastern CO, strong winds aloft reached the surface throughout the day. These winds did not entirely die off overnight and turned westerly and then northwesterly on March 31, 2023. Wind speeds restrengthened to high wind speeds again on March 31st focused mostly through east-central and northeastern NM before finally tapering off through the afternoon. Peak wind gusts generally ranged from 60 to 70 mph with a top speed of 86 mph being observed at the Magdalena Ridge Observatory. Wind damage was also reported along I-25 at Tijeras and in Estancia on March 30th. Reduced visibility from isolated blowing dust along I-25 was also reported at Wagon Mound and observed on satellite near Springer.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-MAR-23 11:30:00 to 30-MAR-23 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Raton Municipal Airport reported a peak wind gust of 61 mph.

High Wind in SAN AGUSTIN PLAINS AND ADJACENT LOWLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-MAR-23 12:54:00 to 31-MAR-23 13:29:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Public

A public weather station near Magdalena reported a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-MAR-23 12:55:00 to 30-MAR-23 15:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Little Burro White Sands Missile Range station reported a peak wind gust of 67 mph.

High Wind in GLORIETA MESA INCLUDING GLORIETA PASS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-MAR-23 13:29:00 to 30-MAR-23 14:29:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Reported by: Public

A public weather station reported a high sustained wind speed of 45 mph.

High Wind in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 30-MAR-23 13:39:00 to 30-MAR-23 15:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Pole 616 Sands Missile Range station reported a peak wind gust of 61 mph. Chupadera RAWS station also reported a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS INCLUDING EDGEWOOD, NEW MEXICO
From 30-MAR-23 14:05:00 to 30-MAR-23 15:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An NWS Employee reported wind damage to highway signage along I-25 at the Tijeras exit. The sign was a standard metallic exit sign that was blown down and twisted and mangled out of shape.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-MAR-23 14:30:00 to 30-MAR-23 17:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Las Vegas Airport reported a peak wind gust of 64 mph.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 30-MAR-23 14:40:00 to 31-MAR-23 16:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Reported by: ASOS

The Tucumcari Airport reported a high sustained wind speed of 44 mph.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 30-MAR-23 14:40:00 to 31-MAR-23 16:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Tucumcari Airport reported a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-MAR-23 14:45:00 to 31-MAR-23 14:51:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

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

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 31-MAR-23 06:53:00 to 31-MAR-23 10:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Tucumcari Airport reported a high sustained wind speed of 41 mph.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 31-MAR-23 08:00:00 to 31-MAR-23 11:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Amistad mesonet station reported a peak wind gust of 62 mph.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 31-MAR-23 08:15:00 to 31-MAR-23 14:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The mesonet station southeast of Vaughn reported a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 31-MAR-23 08:53:00 to 31-MAR-23 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The GW0819 mesonet station north of Melrose in western Curry County measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 31-MAR-23 08:53:00 to 31-MAR-23 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Clovis Municipal Airport measured a high sustained wind speed of 44 mph.

High Wind in HARDING COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 31-MAR-23 09:19:00 to 31-MAR-23 10:19:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public weather station near Mosquero reported a high sustained wind speed of 41 mph.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 31-MAR-23 09:40:00 to 31-MAR-23 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A public weather station at Sumner Lake measured a high sustained wind speed of 40 mph.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 31-MAR-23 12:21:00 to 31-MAR-23 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Raton Municipal Airport reported a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-MAR-23 06:15:00 to 30-MAR-23 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

The Sierra Blanca Airport AWOS reported a peak wind gust of 69 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-MAR-23 07:00:00 to 30-MAR-23 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 75.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Magdalena Ridge Observatory reported a peak wind gust of 86 mph.

High Wind in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-MAR-23 07:00:00 to 30-MAR-23 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: Public

The Taos Ski Valley reported a peak wind gust of 69 mph.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 30-MAR-23 09:15:00 to 30-MAR-23 09:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Gallup Airport reported a peak wind gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in JOHNSON AND BARTLETT MESAS INCLUDING RATON PASS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-MAR-23 09:45:00 to 30-MAR-23 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Public

A public weather station reported a peak wind gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-MAR-23 09:53:00 to 30-MAR-23 15:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Clines Corners ASOS reported a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 30-MAR-23 10:05:00 to 31-MAR-23 00:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The mesonet station southeast of Vaughn reported a peak wind gust of 66 mph.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 30-MAR-23 10:05:00 to 31-MAR-23 00:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 42.00 MS
Reported by: Mesonet

The mesonet station southeast of Vaughn reported a high sustained wind speed of 48 mph.

High Wind in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 30-MAR-23 10:16:00 to 30-MAR-23 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The FW3653 Estancia mesonet station reported a peak wind gust of 58 mph. Wind damage was also reported in Estancia with a shed being blown over, and three inch tree limbs broken.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 30-MAR-23 10:25:00 to 30-MAR-23 16:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Clayton Airport reported a peak wind gust of 63 mph. Various other mesonet stations reported wind gusts of 58 to 60 mph.