Heavy Snow — Kit Carson County, Colorado

2025-02-21 · Kit Carson County, Colorado

Event narrative

A report of an estimated 9 inches of snow 10 miles northwest of Burlington. In the town of Burlington 8 inches of snowfall was reported on both a previously dry sidewalk and driveway. Additional amounts of 4-6 inches were reported across the county, with 6 inches reported 12 N of Burlington, 5 inches occurring 8 NNE Burlington, and in Bethune and in Stratton.

Wider weather episode

A snow band developed across portions of eastern Colorado during the morning hours of February 21st leading to 4 to 8 inches of snow. The highest amount was 8 inches in Burlington. Seven miles NNW of Peconic and Bethune reported 5 inches, along with 4 inches in Stratton.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1228407. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.