High Wind — Southern Sacramento Mountains, New Mexico
2008-12-14 · Southern Sacramento Mountains, New Mexico
56 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A gust of 65 mph was measured just southwest of High Rolls in the southern Sacramento Mountains.
Wider weather episode
A large, strong upper level trough approached New Mexico from the west. In response, a deep surface trough developed in the southern plains to the northeast of the area. The tight surface pressure gradient and mixing down of strong winds aloft resulted in high winds at the surface.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 148275. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.