Winter Storm in Uncompahgre Plateau, Colorado

Winter Storm March 3, 1997 – March 4, 1997 · Uncompahgre Plateau, Colorado

The wider storm

An embedded upper trough in a northwest flow brought 6 to 12 inches of new snow to the northern and central mountains as well as some valleys of western Colorado. Aspen and Snowmass ski areas both reported accumulations of 15 inches. Strong winds caused extensive blowing and drifting snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5593613. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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