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High Wind in Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County, New Mexico

High Wind February 22, 2023 · Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County, New Mexico

63 mph

Measured gust (55 kt)

The wider storm

A deep and broad upper-level trough was located across the western US. A very strong jet stream with numerous embedded shortwaves resulted in westerly strong and high winds across much of the region. Intense high winds were reported across the higher elevations with high winds and blowing dust across a large portion of the plains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1083475. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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