Heavy Snow — Northern Lea County, New Mexico

2010-02-22 to 2010-02-23 · Northern Lea County, New Mexico

Event narrative

Three to five inches of snow was reported in and around Tatum.

Wider weather episode

A potent upper level shortwave trough moved over southeast New Mexico and west Texas on February 23rd. With cold air already entrenched over the area, widespread snowfall occurred. Snowfall totals ranged from 3 to 7 inches across the region.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 211505. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.