High Wind — Albuquerque Metro Area, New Mexico

2017-04-27 · Albuquerque Metro Area, New Mexico

Event narrative

Albuquerque Sunport reported a peak wind gust to 66 mph. Blowing dust reduced the visibility to six miles.

Wider weather episode

A broad upper level trough crossing the southern Rockies and a deepening lee trough over the plains generated windy conditions across much of New Mexico. The strongest winds occurred in the area from near Albuquerque across the Sandia Mountains into the high plains. West to northwest wind gusts peaked near 60 mph across this area. A band of virga showers just north of the Albuquerque area enhanced these strong winds and resulted in a peak wind gust to 66 mph at the Sunport. Colder temperatures and sufficient moisture across northern New Mexico also resulted in several inches of snow with this system over the San Juan Mountains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 685394. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.