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

2024-12-09 to 2024-12-10 · Wet Mountains Between 8500 and 10000 Ft, Colorado

Event narrative

There was 7.0 inches of snow measured.

Wider weather episode

A quick-moving upper-level wave pushed through Colorado, bringing enough synoptic lift and moisture to bring snowfall to large portions of the area, along with a cold front passing over the eastern plains. This also came with breezy winds and cold temperatures across most of southeast Colorado.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1227084. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.