Heavy Snow — Far Northeast Plains, New Mexico

2008-12-01 · Far Northeast Plains, New Mexico

Wider weather episode

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_id 138080. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.