High Wind — Southern Sacramento Mountains, New Mexico
2008-12-23 · Southern Sacramento Mountains, New Mexico
62 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A gust of 71 mph was measured just southwest of High Rolls.
Wider weather episode
A strong upper level trough moved eastward across the desert southwest and induced a deep surface low in the Texas panhandle. A tight surface gradient and the mixing down of strong winds aloft resulted in high winds at the surface.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 148309. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.