Winter Weather — Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Colorado

2023-02-27 to 2023-02-28 · Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Colorado

Event narrative

An estimated 5 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 50 mph at times.

Wider weather episode

A second shortwave disturbance tracked across the Western Slope. Ample moisture paired with favorable orographics and support aloft resulted in moderate snow across the mountains of western Colorado. Winds in both the mountains and valleys exceeded 50 mph at times. Additionally, stronger snow bands and subsequent snow squalls developed along portions of I-70 and Highway 40, with visibilities dropping to less than one quarter of a mile in heavy snow and strong winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1075015. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.