Winter Storm — Sangre De Cristo Mountains, New Mexico

2008-01-07 to 2008-01-08 · Sangre De Cristo Mountains, New Mexico

Event narrative

One to 2 feet of snow fell above 7500 feet, while 2 to 12 inches were common below 7500 feet. There were areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Wider weather episode

A storm off the California coast on the 4th and 5th finally moved inland on the 6th and reached the four corners area early on the 7th. This allowed for plenty of moisture to surge into New Mexico ahead of the storm. A long duration snow event occurred over the southern San Juan and Sangre De Cristo mountains with around two feet of snow. Six to 12 inches of snow was common over the western and central mountains, while 3 to 6 inches fell in the western valleys.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 65384. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.