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Heavy Snow in Leadville and Vicinity, Colorado

Heavy Snow May 1, 1997 – May 2, 1997 · Leadville and Vicinity, Colorado

The wider storm

A cold Pacific trough moved across the area, followed by a moist northwest flow aloft to produce heavy snow mainly over some northern and central mountains of western Colorado. 6 to 12 inches of new snow were common above the 7000 foot level with 4 to 6 inches below the 7000 foot level. 14 to 15 inches of snow fell on the Flat Tops and Park Mountains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5600646. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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