Winter Storm — Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Ft, Colorado

1996-03-23 to 1996-03-24 · Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Ft, Colorado

Wider weather episode

A winter storm brought heavy snow amounts and blowing snow to the Upper Arkansas River Valley and the mountains of southern Colorado. A general 1 to 3 inch snowfall occurred in the lower elevations. Heavier snow accumulations included 5 inches at Wolf Creek Pass, around Salida, and in Beulah, Rye and Cuchara.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5546673. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.