Winter Weather — Elkhead and Park Mountains, Colorado

2024-11-05 · Elkhead and Park Mountains, Colorado

Event narrative

Generally 4 to 10 inches of snow fell across the area with 10.5 inches at Rabbit Ears Pass. Peak wind gust of 44 mph at Storm Peak Lab.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system and associated cold front moved through the area from the Pacific Northwest, bringing light to moderate snowfall accumulations to most mountain areas of western Colorado as well as southeast Utah with roughly 4 to 10 inches. Heavy snow bands ahead of and along the cold front contributed to some locally higher amounts in some areas. The low pressure system then tracked over the southern half of the area, resulting in heavier snowfall accumulations in the San Juan Mountains upwards of 1 to 2 feet.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1224404. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.