Heavy Snow — Wet Mountains Between 8500 and 10000 Ft, Colorado

2024-03-17 · Wet Mountains Between 8500 and 10000 Ft, Colorado

Event narrative

There was 31.7 inches of snow measured.

Wider weather episode

The incoming upper low split into two parts: a broad trough that quickly moved east and a new lobe of energy that dove to the south, resulting in some lingering snow for the following several days.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1168181. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.