A fast moving upper level disturbance produced moderate snowfall and strong westerly winds to the Sierra Madre and Snowy mountains. Snow totals were estimated between 4 and 10 inches.
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A fast moving upper level disturbance produced moderate snowfall and strong westerly winds to the Sierra Madre and Snowy mountains. Snow totals were estimated between 4 and 10 inches.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
3 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.
The Blackhall Mountain SNOTEL site (elevation 9820 ft) estimated 10 inches of snow.
The Sand Lake SNOTEL site (elevation 10050 ft) estimated six inches of snow.
The Medicine Bow SNOTEL site (elevation 10500 ft) estimated six inches of snow.
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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 667659, 667660, 667663.