Winter Storm — West Jackson & West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet, Colorado

2025-12-05 to 2025-12-06 · West Jackson & West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet, Colorado

Event narrative

Snotel stations reported an estimated 18 to 28 inches of snowfall. Web camera over Rabbit Ears Pass showed snow covered roads during the day December 6th.

Wider weather episode

Strong northwest flow transported Pacific moisture into the region produce widespread snow across the mountains, heaviest north of I-70. Snotel stations generally reported 8 to 16 inches of snow. The heaviest snowfall from the Snotel stations were over the Park and Gore mountain ranges where an estimate 18 to 28 inches of snow fell. This system was also very windy with ridge top winds reaching 70 to 100 mph. Even at lower elevations winds of 30 to 50 mph were common. This produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. A band of heavier snow accompanied by wind produced brief blizzard conditions during the late morning and early afternoon hours of the 6th as it shift southward. Roads through out the mountains were snow covered. There were brief closures on I-70 due to conditions and traffic accidents.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1296394. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.