Winter Storm — Elkhead and Park Mountains, Colorado

2025-02-01 to 2025-02-02 · Elkhead and Park Mountains, Colorado

Event narrative

Generally 8 to 15 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts up to 20 inches at Tower. Wind gusts were in the 53 to 60 mph range at Storm Peak Lab.

Wider weather episode

Strong Atmospheric River moisture on the heels of a strong upper level jet moved across northwest Colorado, with moderate to heavy snowfall over the Elkhead and Park Mountains with lighter snowfall amounts elsewhere. Winds were strong with this system as well.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1239379. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.