Wraparound moisture associated with a low pressure system passing to the south produced moderate snow over the eastern San Juan Mountains in east Archuleta County.
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Wraparound moisture associated with a low pressure system passing to the south produced moderate snow over the eastern San Juan Mountains in east Archuleta County.
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An estimated 5 inches of snow fell across the eastern San Juans, most notably along Colorado Highway 160 leading up to Wolf Creek Pass, where chain laws were in effect due to hazardous travel conditions.
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