Winter Weather — Central Colorado River Basin, Colorado

2023-01-28 · Central Colorado River Basin, Colorado

Event narrative

Generally 3 to 6 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts up to 8 inches reported in Glenwood Springs.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave trough brushed northwest Colorado. Favorable westerly flow produced moderate to heavy snow across the mountains and some adjacent valleys.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1067508. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.