Heavy snow and strong winds developed over portions of the North-Central Mountains, the Front Range Foothills and Middle Park. The heaviest snowfall occurred along and west of the Continental Divide, however strong winds did allow areas of heavy snow to blow over into the higher foothills of Boulder and Larimer Counties.
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Heavy snow and strong winds developed over portions of the North-Central Mountains, the Front Range Foothills and Middle Park. The heaviest snowfall occurred along and west of the Continental Divide, however strong winds did allow areas of heavy snow to blow over into the higher foothills of Boulder and Larimer Counties. Snowfall totals from the storm included: 14 inches at Granby, 12 inches at Bear Lake, Grand Lake and 13 miles northwest of Kremmling, with 9 inches reported 7 miles north of Allenspark and at Ward. Meanwhile, strong downslope raced across the eastern slopes of the mountains and foothills. Peak wind gusts included: 91 mph (79 kts) at Golden Gate Canyon, 77 mph (67 kts) at Loveland Ski Area with 73 mph (63 kts) along State Highway 93, north of Golden.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
2 high wind. Local standard time, as filed.
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