A strong upper level system moved across the region during this period, bringing periods of damaging winds and heavy snow to much of southern Colorado. The highest wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph were observed over the eastern mountains and into the southern I-25 corridor. While snowfall was noted over much of the higher terrain, the highest amounts approaching 2 to 3 feet were observed across the Continental Divide.

High Wind in WALSENBURG VICINITY / UPPER HUERFANO RIVER BASIN BELOW 7500 FT, COLORADO
From 23-DEC-21 20:49:00 to 23-DEC-21 20:52:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Apache city.

High Wind in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS BETWEEN 7500 & 11000 FT, COLORADO
From 23-DEC-21 20:37:00 to 23-DEC-21 20:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High Wind in TRINIDAD VICINITY / LOWER HUERFANO RIVER BASIN & WESTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY BELOW 7500 FT, COLORADO
From 23-DEC-21 22:41:00 to 23-DEC-21 22:44:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Aguilar.

High Wind in WALSENBURG VICINITY / UPPER HUERFANO RIVER BASIN BELOW 7500 FT, COLORADO
From 23-DEC-21 19:59:00 to 23-DEC-21 20:02:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High Wind in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS BETWEEN 7500 & 11000 FT, COLORADO
From 23-DEC-21 20:34:00 to 23-DEC-21 20:37:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High Wind in PUEBLO VICINITY / PUEBLO COUNTY BELOW 6300 FT, COLORADO
From 23-DEC-21 20:44:00 to 23-DEC-21 20:47:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High Wind in WALSENBURG VICINITY / UPPER HUERFANO RIVER BASIN BELOW 7500 FT, COLORADO
From 23-DEC-21 18:36:00 to 23-DEC-21 18:39:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Apache city.

High Wind in TRINIDAD VICINITY / LOWER HUERFANO RIVER BASIN & WESTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY BELOW 7500 FT, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-21 00:54:00 to 24-DEC-21 00:57:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Trinidad airport.

Heavy Snow in LEADVILLE VICINITY / LAKE COUNTY BELOW 11000 FT, COLORADO
From 23-DEC-21 15:00:00 to 25-DEC-21 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total snowfall of 34 inches. 1.8 miles southwest of Tennessee Pass.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS ABOVE 10000 FT, COLORADO
From 23-DEC-21 15:00:00 to 25-DEC-21 06:05:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Storm total snow of 33 inches. Wolf Creek Pass.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN LAKE COUNTY / WESTERN MOSQUITO RANGE ABOVE 11000 FT, COLORADO
From 23-DEC-21 15:00:00 to 25-DEC-21 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total snow of 19 inches. Climax station.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN SAWATCH MOUNTAINS ABOVE 11000 FT, COLORADO
From 23-DEC-21 15:00:00 to 25-DEC-21 04:41:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Storm total snow of 16 inches. Monarch Pass.