High Wind — Otero Mesa, New Mexico

2024-02-03 · Otero Mesa, New Mexico

Event narrative

The McGregor Range RAWS recorded a peak gust of 58 mph.

Wider weather episode

An upper low was moving onto the Colorado Plains with a 160 knot jet moving across southern New Mexico. Gusty west to northwest winds occurred over the McGregor Range during the late morning hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1162676. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.