Winter Storm — Larimer & Boulder Counties Between 6000 & 9000 Feet, Colorado

2023-04-03 to 2023-04-04 · Larimer & Boulder Counties Between 6000 & 9000 Feet, Colorado

Event narrative

Storm totals ranged from 6 to 11 inches.

Wider weather episode

Bands of heavy snowfall developed over the mountains, foothills and adjacent plains of Boulder and Larimer counties. Multiple accidents occurred during the morning commute as the roadways became icy and slick. Storm totals included: 11.2 inches near Allenspark, 11 inches in Poudre Park and near Estes Park, 10.9 inches, 4 miles east-northeast of Nederland; 10 inches near Crescent Village, 6.5 inches, 5 miles south-southwest of Morrison; 6.2 inches, 12 miles northwest of Golden; with 5.6 inches at Genesee. Along the I-25 corridor, storm totals ranged from 1 to 5 inches, heaviest from around Boulder north to Fort Collins.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1079894. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.