Mountain Snowstorms

The Droughtbusting Blizzard of 2003: Snowpack in the mountains of Colorado is extremely important for the nearby communities. By the end of winter 2003, snow totals were well below normal. The communities along the Front Range of Colorado were facing extreme drought until a strong upslope storm developed in mid-March. Sufficient precipitation fell to prevent a severe drought. Courtesy of University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
The 22-24 April 2004 Upslope Storm: In April 2004, an unusually late upslope snowstorm developed over Southern Colorado. Over a foot of snow fell from Colorado Springs southward through Pueblo, and in the mountains west of these communities. This storm exhibited all the key features of an upslope storm. Courtesy of Dept. of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Edition 1 - The March 1, 2002 Upslope Storm: An upslope snowstorm of March 2002 resulted in 6 to 9 inches of snow from Denver to Fort Collins, Colorado. Courtesy of Dept. of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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.