The storm affected Arizona and New Mexico from February 1 to 4. Up to of snow fell in the mountains east of Albuquerque, New Mexico, while snow accumulations in the city varied from less than near downtown to on the West Mesa and in the far northeast foothills. Ice-covered roadways caused numerous accidents - including one fatal crash near Gallup - shutting down Interstate 40 through Tijeras Canyon and between Grants and Gallup for several hours on February 3.