Winter Storm — Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains, Colorado

2000-01-03 · Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains, Colorado

Event narrative

A low pressure system in combination with a surface cold front caused periods of snow, heavy at times, and occasional gusty north winds of 15 to 35 mph. In northern El Paso county, Monument observed 6 inches of snow. In Pueblo county, Beulah reported 3 inches of snow, and Rye received 6 inches. In Huerfano county, Cuchara measured 7 inches of snow. In Kiowa county, 3 inches of snow accumulated at Sheridan Lake and north of Brandon. In Prowers county, Holly received 4 inches of snow. In Baca county 3 inches of snow was noted near Springfield. In Las Animas county, Kim recorded 3 inches of snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5128879. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.