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

Heavy Snow January 11, 1997 – January 13, 1997 · Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Ft, Colorado

The wider storm

A Pacific storm system moved across southern Nevada, pumping moisture into Colorado. This produced heavy amounts of snow in the mountains statewide, and across most areas of southwest and south central Colorado. Most areas received 4 to 10 inches of snow, with the mountains and ski areas receiving 2 to 3 feet of new snow. The Wolf Creek Pass area received the most snow, with 80 inches or more (more than 6 feet) recorded over a span of 60 hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5587169. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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