Mountain Snowstorms

Online 16.2: Twin Upslope Snowstorms Wreck 2006 Holiday Season in Denver

Radar: Animations of radar for the Colorado Front Range illustrate the persistence of snowfall during the late December 2006 / early January 2007 period. Courtesy of University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
500 mb: Animations of 500 mb maps show the upper level troughs responsible for the development of the surface cyclones that produced heavy snow. Courtesy of University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
850 mb: 850 mb images provide insight into the strength of the cyclone as it developed and moved just east of the Rocky Mountains. Courtesy of University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Related Web Sites
Western Regional Climate Center	Monitor weather conditions throughout the mountains of the west through current observations and forecasts.
Snow Stability and Avalanches	Learn more about avalanches and how the weather affects snow stability.
Colorado Dept. of Tranportation	Monitor how weather is affecting road conditions throughout the mountains of Colorado.