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Winter Weather in Upper Yampa River Basin, Colorado

Winter Weather February 21, 2023 – February 23, 2023 · Upper Yampa River Basin, Colorado

What the National Weather Service wrote

Generally 1 to 2 inches fell in and around Steamboat Springs, with up to 9 inches reported on the outskirts of town. Winds gusted up to 45 mph at times.

The wider storm

Moisture from a decaying atmospheric river event paired with the passage of a strong cold front resulted in moderate to heavy snow across much of western Colorado. In addition, gusty winds led to significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow. Winds gusted in excess of 58 mph at times in the valleys, and were stronger than 80 mph in some mountain areas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1074994. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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