Winter Storm — Leadville and Vicinity, Colorado

1999-01-18 to 1999-01-19 · Leadville and Vicinity, Colorado

Wider weather episode

A moist west to northwest flow produced 6 to 12 inches of snow in most mountain areas of northwest and west-central Colorado. Some heavier amounts included 18 inches at Crested Butte Ski Area, 15 inches at Monarch Ski Area, and 14 inches at Steamboat Springs Ski Area. Windy conditions caused areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5685446. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.