C & E Adams & Arapahoe Counties storm history

No reports from the zone were relayed. However, based on radar and a 6 inch reports southwest of Deer Trail, one can reasonably assume at least 6 inches fell across eastern parts of the zone. I-70 was closed east of Denver between Exit 295 and Exit 292 for Airpark Road west of Wa…

Wind chill readings dropped to -18 to -32.

Strong wind gusts to 50 mph combined with snowfall led to the adverse driving conditions. An estimated 2 to 4 inches of snow fell according to CoCoRahs observations. Both directions of I-70 in eastern Colorado were closed for several hours due to blowing snow on Thursday afternoo…

Wind gusts reach 45-55 mph across the area. The strongest wind gust reach 54 mph near Bennett.

Snowfall reports were sparse for this area east of Denver. An estimated 8 to 14 inches of snow fell November 5th through the morning of November 7th. At 5 miles ENE of Byers 9.8 inches fell, 10.8 miles SSW Bennett 10.8 inches fell, and 5 miles north of Strasburg 10 inches of snow…

Snowfall reports were sparse for this area east of Denver. An estimated 8 to 14 inches of snow fell November 5th through the morning of November 7th. At 5 miles ENE of Byers 9.8 inches fell, 10.8 miles SSW Bennett 10.8 inches fell, and 5 miles north of Strasburg 10 inches of snow…

According to broadcast media, a small bird contacted an electrical line, igniting its feathers, which subsequently started a grass fire on the 2400 Block of Quail Hollow Road, southeast of Byers. North to northeast winds pushed the fire south through very dry vegetation, where th…

LSR and CoCoRaHS reports showed 2-7 inches of snowfall across the zone. A trained spotter NW of Strasburg reported 7 inches of snow. Radar returns and satellite the next day showed a near swath of heavier snow slightly west of Strasburg.

Storm totals up to 5 inches were observed around Bennett and Byers.

A snow squall impacted I-70 from Byers to Deer Trail and US-36 near Byers.

Melting snow combined with freezing temperatures, produced very icy and slick road conditions.

Storm totals ranged from 2 to 4 inches.

The wind chill temperature dropped to -32F near Bennett. The low temperature dropped to -17F on the morning of the 16th.

Storm totals ranged from 8 to 10.5 inches around Foxfield. Interstate 70 was closed in addition to numerous roads and highways.

Storm totals included 4.6 inches, 4 miles south of Bennett, with 3.5 inches near Strasburg.

Blowing dust produced very low visibilities along Interstate 70, which resulted in multiple crashes during the brownouts in eastern portions of Adams County.

During the morning hours on the 23rd, wind chill temperatures ranged from -25F to -35F.

Storm totals ranged from 1 to 3 inches.

Storm totals ranged from 2 to 5 inches.

Storm totals included: 12.5 inches, 5 miles south of Manila Village; 9.5 inches in Strasburg, with 9.3 inches in Bennett.

Storm totals included: 8 inches near Arapahoe Park, 7 inches near Byers, 6 inches, 11 miles south-southwest of Bennett; and 5 inches, 5 miles north of Deer Trail.

Wind chill temperatures ranged from -26F to -40F.

Whiteout conditions with blowing and drifting snow. Peak gusts of 45 to 50 mph, with storm totals of 2 to 5 inches.

Gusty winds produced areas of blowing and drifting snow through the rest of the week. As a result, some roadways remained closed.

Peak wind gusts included: 64 mph, 3 miles south-southeast of Aurora, 63 mph near Bennett, and 55 mph, 10 miles east of Arapahoe Park.

Peak wind gusts included 64 mph, 9 miles south of Manila Village, and 58 mph near Strasburg.

Light to heavy snowfall accumulating 1 to 8 inches over about half a day.

Storm totals ranged from 3 to 6 inches in and around Foxfield, with lesser amounts elsewhere.

Storm totals ranged from 2 to 4 inches.

Storm totals ranged from 1 to 4 inches.

Storm totals ranged from 3.5 to 5.5 inches of snowfall.

Severe to extreme drought classification (D2/D3) through the month of December.

Severe to extreme drought classification (D2/D3) through the month of November.

Storm totals included: 24 inches, 3 miles south-southeast of Arapahoe Park; 14.8 inches, 4 miles south of Bennett; 10 inches near Byers.

A peak wind gust of 62 mph was measured 2 miles southeast of Strasburg.

Peak wind gusts included 64 mph, 1 mile south-southwest of Bennett and 58 mph, 10 miles east of Arapahoe Park.

Storm totals from 2 to 4 inches were observed.

A peak wind gust to 60 mph was measured in Strasburg.

Storm totals up to 4 inches were observed, with wind gusts estimated to 50 mph, which resulted in extensive blowing and drifting snow, along with whiteout conditions.

Whiteout conditions due to blowing and drifting snow resulted multiple road closures, as well as the closure of schools, state and federal buildings.

Storm totals included: 16 inches, 15 miles north of Elizabeth; 11.5 inches, 5 miles east-northeast of Byers; 7 inches, 2 miles west-southwest of Byers.

Storm totals included 6 inches near Byers.