Winter Storm — Northern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 8500 & 11000 Ft, Colorado

2020-10-25 to 2020-10-26 · Northern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 8500 & 11000 Ft, Colorado

Event narrative

Snowfall of 15.0 inches. Ute Creek Snotel. 2.1 inches snow water equivalent.

Wider weather episode

A potent winter storm affected the region on the 25th and 26th, bringing heavy snow to both the higher terrain and parts of the plains in southern Colorado. A brief period of freezing drizzle did occur prior to this snow, with a period of heavy snow then occurring. The highest amounts were observed across the southwest mountains with this event. Additionally, a much colder air mass provided well below normal temperatures across the region.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 926680. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.