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Heavy Snow in Far Northeast Plains, New Mexico

Heavy Snow December 1, 2008 · Far Northeast Plains, New Mexico

The wider storm

A short wave trough embedded in a broad cyclonic flow over New Mexico swept across far northeast portion of the state. While snow was isolated, it was quite impressive, with snow amounts between 10 and 15 inches around Capulin, Des Moines and Folsom, while 4 inches fell around Grenville.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 138080. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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