Heavy Snow — Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 & 11000 Ft, Colorado

2025-03-07 to 2025-03-08 · Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 & 11000 Ft, Colorado

Event narrative

There was 4.5 inches of snow measured.

Wider weather episode

As the upper trough moved east, it left breezy northwesterly winds over most of southeast Colorado. Good orographic lift allowed for some enhanced snow formation, while gusty winds continued over portions of the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1248919. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.