High Wind — Northeast Highlands, New Mexico

2023-12-08 · Northeast Highlands, New Mexico

Event narrative

The Las Vegas ASOS measured a peak gust of 58 mph.

Wider weather episode

A strong section of the jetstream overrode the Central Mountain Chain of New Mexico on December 8th. A portion of these winds were able to reach sections of the highlands immediately east of the Central Mountain Chain. The Las Vegas Airport ASOS and a mesonet station in southwestern Guadalupe County both measured peak gusts of 58 mph. Thankfully no damage was reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1143883. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.