Heavy Snow — Far Northeast Plains, New Mexico

2009-03-26 to 2009-03-27 · Far Northeast Plains, New Mexico

Event narrative

Four to 15 inches of snow fell over the Far northeast Plains with drifts up to five feet.

Wider weather episode

A storm from the Pacific Northwest slowly advanced toward New Mexico on the 25th, reached the Four Corners Region late on the 26th and inched across the state on the 27th. A strong cold front also backed down the eastern plains with strong and gusty winds. Moderate to heavy snow was reported over much of the northern half of the state, with blowing and

drifting snow and poor visibilities over the east.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 152210. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.