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

2023-12-08 to 2023-12-09 · Larimer & Boulder Counties Between 6000 & 9000 Feet, Colorado

Event narrative

Storm totals included: 12.8 inches near Rollinsville, 12 inches near Sunshine, 10 inches near Nederland, and 8 inches near Red Feather Lakes.

Wider weather episode

A storm system produce a period of moderate to heavy snowfall, especially in and near the Front Range mountains, foothills and Palmer Divide. Storm totals ranged from 6 to 12 inches in the mountains and foothills, with 4 to 7 inches over Boulder as well as western and southern portions of metro Denver. Interstate 70 closed was closed for a few hours west of Denver due to heavy snow as well as vehicle spinouts. Several accidents also reported around Denver metro area, with highest impacts on the west side of the city and in Boulder.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1144004. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.