TornadoLookup

Home / Colorado / Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Ft

Heavy Snow in Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Ft, Colorado

Heavy Snow November 26, 1996 – November 27, 1996 · Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Ft, Colorado

The wider storm

A storm system moved across south central and southeast Colorado, producing an upslope flow that brought snow to the eastern foothills and plains. Snowfall amounts were generally 1 to 4 inches, with icy roads and dense fog creating hazardous travel conditions and numerous accidents the morning of the 27th. Other snowfall amounts included 14 inches at Cuchara, Summittville, and Wolf Creek, 11 inches at Aspen Acres Campground, 10 inches at Howard, and 9 inches at Rye.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5570955. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

Tornadoes near your address

See every tornado that passed near a place you know, measured to its path.