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Winter in De Baca County, New Mexico
49 winter storms and snow events in the NCEI Storm Events record, 1950 to 2026. Event types counted: Winter Storm, Winter Weather, Heavy Snow, Blizzard, Ice Storm, Lake-Effect Snow, Sleet.
NCEI notes that Storm Data is compiled from a variety of sources including the National Weather Service, other federal, state and local agencies, the media and the public; that property and crop damage figures are estimates; and that some events are recorded by NWS forecast zone rather than by county. FEMA notes that NFIP claim records are redacted and aggregated to protect the privacy of policyholders. Storm records through 30 Jun 2026.
NCEI records 49 winter events in De Baca County, New Mexico, between 1950 and 2026, spread over 23 years.
December is the busiest month, with 15 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 34 events against 15 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 1.7% of the 2,947 winter events recorded in New Mexico; its 2.1 per 100 square miles compares with 2.4 statewide.
Some winter weather and high wind events are recorded by NWS forecast zone rather than by county; zone-recorded events whose zone is named for the county are included and marked "Forecast zone" in the table.
Compared with New Mexico
| Measure | De Baca County | New Mexico | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 49 | 2,947 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 2.1 | 2.4 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 291.7 | 13.9 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 56 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | December | December | January |
By year
Seasonality
12Feb
7Mar
6Apr
2May
0Jun
0Jul
0Aug
0Sep
0Oct
1Nov
6Dec
15
Recorded events
All 49 events, most recent first. Magnitude is hail size, tornado rating or wind speed as recorded.
| Date | Event type | Magnitude | Property damage | Crop damage | Deaths | Injuries | Geography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2025 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Feb 2024 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Jan 2023 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Nov 2022 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Oct 2020 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Apr 2020 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Mar 2019 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Dec 2018 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Jan 2017 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Jan 2016 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Dec 2015 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Nov 2015 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Feb 2015 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Feb 2015 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Jan 2015 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Jan 2015 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Nov 2014 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Nov 2013 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Feb 2013 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Dec 2011 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Dec 2011 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Dec 2011 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Dec 2011 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Mar 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Feb 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Feb 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Jan 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Dec 2009 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Mar 2009 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Mar 2008 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Mar 2008 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Feb 2008 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Dec 2007 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Jan 2007 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Dec 2006 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Dec 2006 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Nov 2006 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Dec 2004 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Dec 2002 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Jan 2002 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Dec 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Nov 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Dec 1999 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Mar 1999 | Winter Storm | — | $200K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Jan 1999 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Dec 1997 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Apr 1997 | Winter Storm | — | $200K | $200K | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Jan 1997 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Jan 1997 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has De Baca County had?
49 events in the NCEI Storm Events record between 1950 and 2026. Reporting of winter storms and snow became far more complete after 1996, so early decades undercount.
When was the last recorded winter event in De Baca County?
9 Jan 2025 (Heavy Snow). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in De Baca County?
The winter storm of 24 Apr 1997, with property damage estimated by NCEI at $200K and crop damage at $200K.
How does De Baca County compare with New Mexico for winter?
2.1 events per 100 square miles against 2.4 statewide; the county holds 49 of the state's 2,947 recorded events.
Provenance
NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, yearly details files through 30 Jun 2026, public domain. County-recorded events plus zone-recorded events whose forecast zone is named for the county (marked "Forecast zone"). Population and area from the US Census Bureau (2021). Built 1 Oct 2026. See the methodology, the Winter hub and the county page.