Hail — Montrose, Colorado

2022-10-01 · near Nucla, Montrose, Colorado

Event narrative

Ping pong ball sized hail fell in Nucla in Montrose County.

Wider weather episode

A large, deep, and cold upper level low remained situated over eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. Ample moisture associated with this system paired with modest instability from clearing skies resulted in the development of some stronger thunderstorms across western Colorado. Ping pong ball sized hail fell with a storm in Montrose County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1051505. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.