Winter Weather — C & Se Park County, Colorado

2008-01-10 to 2008-01-11 · C & Se Park County, Colorado

Event narrative

Blowing snow forced the closure of State Highway 285, between Grant and Fairplay.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper level jetstream brought very heavy snow to portions of the North-Central Mountains. The Park and Medicine Bow Ranges received most of the heavy snow, with storm totals of 24 inches at Tower and 16 inches at the Columbine Snotel. Storm totals elsewhere generally ranged from 4 to 8 inches. Strong winds also accompanied the snow. Peak gusts included: 71 mph at Mines Peak, 67 mph at Niwot Ridge, and 60 mph atop Wilkerson Pass.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 75288. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.