Heavy Snow in Uncompahgre Plateau, Colorado

Heavy Snow October 11, 1997 – October 13, 1997 · Uncompahgre Plateau, Colorado

The wider storm

This was the first widespread significant Autumn snowfall in western Colorado. Generally, 4 to 8 inches fell in the mountains above the 7000 foot level and 3 to 5 inches in some valleys above the 6000 foot level. Heavier amounts included 10 inches at Climax, 11 inches at Mesa Lakes on the Grand Mesa, and 15 inches at Chattanooga on the south side of Red Mountain Pass.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5621812. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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