High Wind — Northern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 8500 & 11000 Ft, Colorado

2023-12-07 · Northern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 8500 & 11000 Ft, Colorado

Wider weather episode

A long and sharp trough passed over the region that brought a strong cold front with very cold air behind it. The cold air created an efficient environment for efficient snow production, leading to heavy snowfall accumulations across the eastern mountains and the I-25 corridor from El Paso County down to the New Mexico border.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1153919. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.