Heavy Snow — Southern Lea County, New Mexico

2013-01-03 to 2013-01-04 · Southern Lea County, New Mexico

Event narrative

Four inches of snow reported in Jal.

Wider weather episode

A strong cutoff low moved over the region while cold air was already in place at the surface. Moderate to heavy snow fell over Southeast New Mexico.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 421185. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.