Blizzard in Yuma County, Colorado

A trace to four inches of snow fall was reported across the county. The highest amounts were over the eastern part of the county. Some roads were closed across the county due to the blizzard.

Key impacts: whiteout conditions.

A winter storm system moved across Eastern Colorado, beginning during the evening of the 18th. Rain changed to snow as winds turned from the northwest to the north and increased. This led to blizzard conditions moving in from the west. Snowfall amounts ranged from trace to around four inches, with the highest amounts in Yuma County. Wind gusts up to 74 MPH were reported, with the highest gust occurring near Kit Carson. Ground blizzard conditions persisted after the snow ended. Some highways were shut down due to the blizzard.