The remnants of a strong Pacific storm system brought a strong portion of the jetstream over New Mexico on January 11, 2023. High winds impacted areas along and east of the central mountain chain early in the morning, spreading to most of the eastern plains through the afternoon period before diminishing during the evening hours. Peak gusts regularly ranged from 60 to 68 mph.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 11-JAN-23 12:50:00 to 11-JAN-23 13:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station measured a gust of 61 mph.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 11-JAN-23 11:35:00 to 11-JAN-23 13:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station measured a gust of 62 mph.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 11-JAN-23 11:35:00 to 11-JAN-23 13:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 42.00 MS
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station measured repeated high sustained wind speeds between 40 to 48 mph.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 11-JAN-23 13:18:00 to 11-JAN-23 14:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station measured a wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 11-JAN-23 06:00:00 to 11-JAN-23 06:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Taos Ski Valley at Kachina Peak measured a wind gust of 66 mph.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 11-JAN-23 08:29:00 to 11-JAN-23 14:34:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Public

A public weather station six miles north of Tecolotito measured a gust of 68 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 11-JAN-23 10:36:00 to 11-JAN-23 12:36:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Dunken RAWS measured several gusts of 58 to 59 mph.

High Wind in UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 11-JAN-23 09:05:00 to 11-JAN-23 11:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Reported by: AWOS

The Taos Airport measured repeated high sustained winds of 40 to 43 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 11-JAN-23 08:53:00 to 11-JAN-23 14:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Clines Corners weather station measured a gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 11-JAN-23 08:53:00 to 11-JAN-23 14:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Reported by: ASOS

The Clines Corners weather station measured a high sustained wind of 43 mph.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 11-JAN-23 08:29:00 to 11-JAN-23 14:34:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Reported by: Public

A public weather station six miles north of Tecolotito measured repeated high sustained wind speeds of 40 to 43 mph.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 11-JAN-23 10:55:00 to 11-JAN-23 13:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Clayton Municipal Airport measured a wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 11-JAN-23 08:40:00 to 11-JAN-23 16:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station in southwestern Guadalupe County measured a gust of 67 mph.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 11-JAN-23 08:40:00 to 11-JAN-23 16:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station measured a gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 11-JAN-23 10:20:00 to 11-JAN-23 13:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Tucumcari Airport measured a wind gust of 58 mph.