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Winter Storm in Leadville and Vicinity, Colorado

Winter Storm January 24, 1999 – January 25, 1999 · Leadville and Vicinity, Colorado

The wider storm

A moist southwest flow produced 8 to 12 inches of snow in some west-central mountain areas of western Colorado. The heaviest reported amount was 15 inches at Crested Butte Ski Area. Wind gusts were clocked at 50 to 60 MPH and resulted in areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5685460. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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