Winter Storm — Uncompahgre Plateau, Colorado

1996-12-10 to 1996-12-11 · Uncompahgre Plateau, Colorado

Wider weather episode

A Pacific storm generally produced 6 to 12 inches of new snow in the mountains of western Colorado. 14 inches were reported over Molas Pass. Strong winds in exposed areas resulting in blowing and drifting snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5575862. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.