Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass storm history
Storm events recorded in Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, New Mexico between 1950 and 2025.
76
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$27K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
High Wind High Wind
The NM DOT station on I-25 at Raton Pass measured peak wind gusts of 60 mph.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A COOP observer in Folsom measured 7 inches of snowfall. Snow and blowing snow resulted in the closure of U.S. 64/87 in the zone.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The NMDOT closed U.S. Highway 64/87 between Clayton and Raton due to severe winter travel conditions from blowing snow. A CoCoRaHS observer reported 3.5 inches of snow.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Apparent temperatures as low as -27 degrees were observed within the zone.
High Wind High Wind
The NMDOT station along I-25 at Raton pass measured several high wind gusts peaking at 65 mph. These high winds caused blowing snow and low visibility in the area resulting in the closure of I-25 from Raton Pass to Raton and U.S. 64/87 within the zone during this time.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
U.S. Highway 64/87 running through the zone was closed due to light snow and ice accumulation on the highway according the NMDOT.
Blizzard Blizzard
Raton Pass NMDOT station reported blizzard conditions with blowing snow, wind gusts as high as 49 mph and visibility as low as 0.20 miles. I-25 at Raton Pass was closed during this time due to the blizzard conditions. Additionally, near blizzard conditions were observed for much …
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The COOP observer in Capulin measured 26.1 inches of snow. Heavy blowing snow and near whiteout conditions at times resulted in the closure of I-25 at Raton Pass through the early morning hours of November 9th. Additionally, U.S. 64/87 through Capulin was shut down during this ti…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow and winter impacts forced the closure of I-25 at Raton Pass.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Raton Port of Entry reported 6 inches of snowfall.
High Wind High Wind
A COOP observer at Sugarite Canyon estimated wind gusts as high as 60 mph during the hours around sunrise on March 3rd.
Blizzard Blizzard
The NMDOT closed U.S. Highway 64/87 between Raton and Clayton due to blizzard conditions. NMDOT webcams showed continued whiteout conditions along the highway. A public weather station near Des Moines recorded wind gusts as high was 55 mph.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from October 2022 persisted through May 2023.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from October 2022 persisted through April 2023.
High Wind High Wind
A public weather station reported a peak wind gust of 63 mph.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from October 2022 persisted through March 2023.
High Wind High Wind
A public weather station just south of Capulin measured a peak wind gust of 66 mph.
High Wind High Wind
A public weather station just south of Capulin measured a high sustained wind speed of 48 mph.
High Wind High Wind
A private citizen weather station near Des Moines measured a peak gust of 64 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
I-25 was closed at Raton Pass with severe winter driving conditions from snow packed and icy roads and blowing snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
U.S. Highway 64 closed due to near whiteout conditions causing blowing snow and low visibility all along the highway between Raton and Clayton.
Freezing Fog Freezing Fog
Several power outages were reported within rural Colfax County with 2 inches of icing also being reported.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from October 2022 persisted through February 2023.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow impacted the zone with a trained spotter northeast of Folsom reporting 10 inches of snow. The heavy snow also caused I-25 to be closed at Raton Pass.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from October 2022 persisted through January 2023.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from October 2022 persisted through December.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow and strong wind gusts up to 55 mph resulted in near-blizzard conditions along Interstate 25 at Raton Pass and portions of U.S. Highway 67/84 east of Raton. Five feet drifts were reported around Raton Pass. A semi-truck was blown over from high winds. Shockingly, no road clos…
High Wind High Wind
A weather station south of Capulin reported a peak wind gust up to 60 mph.
High Wind High Wind
A public weather station three miles south of Capulin reported a peak wind gust up to 59 mph.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from October 2022 persisted through November.
High Wind High Wind
A weather station near Capulin reported peak wind gusts up to 60 mph.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from September 2022 continued through October.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from August 2022 continued in September.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from July 2022 continued in August.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought conditions from June 2022 improved to severe drought in July.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought conditions from May 2022 continued in June.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought conditions from April 2022 continued in May.
High Wind High Wind
A weather station near Capulin measured a peak wind gust of 72 mph.
High Wind High Wind
A weather station south of Capulin measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph.
High Wind High Wind
A weather station south of Capulin measured a peak sustained wind speed of 52 mph.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought conditions from March 2022 continued in April.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The combination of heavy snow and high winds created blizzard-like conditions in the area which forced the closure of U.S. Highway 64 from Raton to Clayton.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A trained spotter east of Folsom measured 4 inches of snow in their area. The combination of heavy snow and strong winds estimated around 50 mph resulted in treacherous driving conditions, particularly in the Raton Pass area. Reduced visibility and snow-packed and icy roads force…
Drought Drought
Extreme drought conditions from February 2022 continued in March.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought conditions from January 2022 worsened in February with extreme drought conditions across all of the area.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought conditions from December 2021 continued in January 2022.
High Wind High Wind
A trained spotter near Capulin estimated 70 mph wind gusts.
High Wind High Wind
A public weather station near Capulin measured a peak wind gust of 65 mph.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from November 2021 worsened in December with extreme drought conditions across the area.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions developed over the area in November 2021.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 21 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |