An upper level disturbance and associated cold front moved through the region and brought significant snowfall to the mountains of western Colorado. Mild temperatures ahead of this system kept snow levels high with the bulk of accumulations falling above 9,000 feet.
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An upper level disturbance and associated cold front moved through the region and brought significant snowfall to the mountains of western Colorado. Mild temperatures ahead of this system kept snow levels high with the bulk of accumulations falling above 9,000 feet. Snow bands that developed with this storm resulted in periods of gusty winds which led to blowing snow and reduced visibility.
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Generally 4 to 8 inches of snow was measured across the area. Strong winds resulted in areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph were clocked over Monarch Pass.
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 4 to 8 inches across the area with up to 11 inches measured over Coal Bank and Molas Passes.
Measured snowfall totals generally ranged from 4 to 8 inches across the area.
Measured snowfall totals ranged from 4 to 7 inches across the area.
Measured snowfall totals generally ranged from 4 to 8 inches across the area.
Measured snowfall totals generally ranged from 2 to 5 inches across the area. Interstate 70 became slick and snow-packed, with Vail Pass closed for almost an hour due to multiple vehicles accidents.
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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: 736005, 736008, 736003, 736006, 736007, 736004.