Winter Weather — Kit Carson County, Colorado

2024-03-24 to 2024-03-25 · Kit Carson County, Colorado

Event narrative

Multiple rounds of snow fell across the county as winds gusted up to 54 mph. The Burlington ASOS reported 0.25 mile visibility for about 2 hours in total overnight on the 24th. Despite heavy, blowing snow causing brief blizzard conditions, only 2 inches of snow was reported, due to warm ground temperatures. Key impacts: Reduction in visibility and slick roads causing hazardous travel conditions.

Wider weather episode

In the afternoon of the 24th, a strong low pressure system moved across the region, causing thunderstorms in the afternoon hours. As night fell, temperatures dropped and snow began falling as winds increased. A gust of 57 mph was recorded in Cheyenne county Colorado. These winds and heavy snow caused brief blizzard conditions for a cumulative 2 hours, according to the Burlington ASOS. Due to the warm ground temperatures, only 2 inches of snow was reported in eastern Colorado.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1163630. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.