Winter Storm — Uncompahgre Plateau, Colorado

1999-01-26 · Uncompahgre Plateau, Colorado

Wider weather episode

A moist disturbance embedded in a strong southwest flow produced 6 to 10 inches of snow in most mountain areas of southwest Colorado and some mountain areas in west-central Colorado. The largest reported snow total was 14 inches at Telluride. Strong winds resulted in blizzard-like conditions in some areas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5685467. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.