Heavy Snow — Leadville and Vicinity, Colorado

1997-05-01 to 1997-05-02 · Leadville and Vicinity, Colorado

Wider weather episode

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_id 5600646. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.