Heavy Snow in Uncompahgre Plateau, Colorado

Heavy Snow February 23, 1997 – February 24, 1997 · Uncompahgre Plateau, Colorado

The wider storm

A low pressure system over the desert southwest drew moisture up over the southern half of western Colorado, resulting in 4 to 8 inches of new snow for the mountains and 3 to 6 inches in valleys above the 6500 foot level. The heaviest amounts included 10 inches in the mountains above Telluride and 10 inches over Red Mountain Pass.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5590214. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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