Winter Weather — Central Lea County, New Mexico

2009-12-04 · Central Lea County, New Mexico

Event narrative

One to one and a half inches fell in Hobbs from 12/03/09 to 12/04/09.

Wider weather episode

A cold airmass encompassed southeast New Mexico and west Texas on 12/03/09. A shortwave trough translated eastward over the region on the night of the 3rd and resulted in 1 to 3 inches of snow across the region.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 208554. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.