Lightning — Ouray, Colorado

1996-06-13 · near Telluride, Ouray, Colorado

Wider weather episode

A man was struck and killed by lightning while hiking near the summit of Mt. Sneffles. Shortly before the lightning strike he was warned of the potential lightning danger from other hikers who were coming down from the summit.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5561505. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.