Winter Storm — Uncompahgre Plateau, Colorado

1999-01-20 to 1999-01-22 · Uncompahgre Plateau, Colorado

Wider weather episode

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_id 5685454. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.