Winter Storm in Uncompahgre Plateau, Colorado

Winter Storm January 20, 1999 – January 22, 1999 · Uncompahgre Plateau, Colorado

The wider storm

A slow moving upper trough brought 1 to 2 feet of snow in all mountain areas of western Colorado, as well as 6 to 12 inches in some lower valley areas. Blizzard conditions were reported in some mountain areas. The largest reported storm totals include 43 inches at Telluride Ski Area, 28 inches at Crested Butte Ski Area, 26 inches at Steamboat Springs Ski Area, and 25 inches at Monarch Ski Area. The heavy snow resulted in numerous avalanches and a number of closed roads.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5685454. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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