High Wind — Northern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 8500 & 11000 Ft, Colorado

2021-02-07 · Northern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 8500 & 11000 Ft, Colorado

Event narrative

Mesonet station Westcliffe.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper level system moved over the Rockies during this period and supported stronger winds across parts of southern Colorado, especially the higher terrain. A persistent upslope setup was also in place during this time and allowed for a period of light, to occasionally moderate, snow across the Central Mountains. Snowfall amounts were limited, however, some isolated higher amounts did occur around Monarch Pass.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 945868. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.