Heavy Snow — Southern San Luis Valley, Colorado

1997-01-12 to 1997-01-13 · Southern San Luis Valley, Colorado

Wider weather episode

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_id 5587174. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.