Ice Storm — Central Lea County, New Mexico

2015-11-27 to 2015-11-28 · Central Lea County, New Mexico

Event narrative

Ice accumulated to 1/4 inch on trees in Hobbs.

Wider weather episode

Abundant moisture ahead of an approaching upper level trough combined with cold air at the surface and resulted in icy conditions across portions of the southeast New Mexico Plains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 603207. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.