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Heavy Snow in Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Ft, Colorado

Heavy Snow March 24, 1997 – March 25, 1997 · Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Ft, Colorado

The wider storm

A disturbance in the upper levels combined with low level upslope winds produced widespread snow across southeast and south central Colorado. The mountainous areas received storm totals between 1 and 2 feet, while the surrounding areas reported snowfall amounts of 3 to 8 inches. Aspen Acres in Custer county had 21 inches of snow, Cuchara picked up 19 inches of new snow, while Rye tallied up to 13 inches. The wintery weather created dangerous travelling conditions for motorists in the area. In eastern Fremont county, a multi-vehicle accident occurred on Highway 50.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5604063. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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