Winter Weather — Elkhead and Park Mountains, Colorado

2025-02-07 to 2025-02-08 · Elkhead and Park Mountains, Colorado

Event narrative

Generally 6 to 12 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts up to 15 inches at Rabbit Ears Pass. Peak wind gust of 58 mph occurred at Storm Peak Lab at the onset of the event.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave trough and associated cold front moved across northwest Colorado, bringing moderate snowfall to the Elkhead and Park Mountains with lighter snow accumulations elsewhere. Enough cold air moved in across the north to allow for moderate snow across the eastern portions of the Central Yampa River Basin.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1239385. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.