Heavy Snow — Sierra County Lakes Region, New Mexico

2011-12-05 · Sierra County Lakes Region, New Mexico

Event narrative

A maximum snowfall report of 6.0 inches was received 3 miles northeast of Lake Valley.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper trough moved across the region and combined with an area of high pressure over the northern plains which pushed a strong cold front through the region. Snow levels fell to the valley floors across Southern New Mexico with snowfall totals of up to 7 inches reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 356734. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.