Winter Storm — Sangre De Cristo Mountains, New Mexico

2003-03-19 · Sangre De Cristo Mountains, New Mexico

Wider weather episode

Heavy snow of 7 to 15 inches developed across far northern New Mexico from Chama east to Taos, Red River, Raton and northern Union County. Capulin reported 6 inches of fresh snow with drifts up to 3 feet. Some high mountain ski areas reported amounts of 18 to 24 inches over a 36 to 48 hour interval from separate snows.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5347046. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.