SKI AREAS • COLORADO
CUCHARA MOUNTAIN RESORT
May 17, 2024
1.0" Snowpack (27% of Normal)
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Hydrologic Outlook
Until 2024-05-17T12:00:00-06:00 • National Weather Service
ESFPUB This outlook is primarily for western Las Animas and Huerfano Counties at elevations below 11,000 feet. This outlook is valid from May 14 to May 17, 2024. The potential for increased runoff and inundation of low-lying areas, due to accelerated snowmelt potential, is higher than normal in western Las Animas and Huerfano Counties. ...OUTLOOK FOR THE NEXT 3 DAYS... Recent storms producing snowfall along the east slope of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains has led to above normal mountain snowpack conditions for the middle of May in western Las Animas Huerfano Counties. A storm system is expected to impact the area beginning Wednesday afternoon, May 15, and last through the early morning hours on Friday, May 17. This system has the potential to produce rainfall for areas below 11,000 feet with total precipitation amounts ranging from 0.25 to 0.5 inches. The potential for rainfall on top of the remaining snowpack may lead to accelerated snowmelt and runoff. While flooding of area creeks and waterways is not anticipated at this time, minor inundation of some roadways and low-lying areas from accelerated snowmelt runoff could be possible through Friday. ...ADDITIONAL INFORMATION... Please stay tuned to the latest meteorological forecasts and conditions by visiting our web site at weather.gov/pub.
Until 2024-05-17T12:00:00-06:00 • National Weather Service
ESFPUB This outlook is primarily for western Las Animas and Huerfano Counties at elevations below 11,000 feet. This outlook is valid from May 14 to May 17, 2024. The potential for increased runoff and inundation of low-lying areas, due to accelerated snowmelt potential, is higher than normal in western Las Animas and Huerfano Counties. ...OUTLOOK FOR THE NEXT 3 DAYS... Recent storms producing snowfall along the east slope of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains has led to above normal mountain snowpack conditions for the middle of May in western Las Animas Huerfano Counties. A storm system is expected to impact the area beginning Wednesday afternoon, May 15, and last through the early morning hours on Friday, May 17. This system has the potential to produce rainfall for areas below 11,000 feet with total precipitation amounts ranging from 0.25 to 0.5 inches. The potential for rainfall on top of the remaining snowpack may lead to accelerated snowmelt and runoff. While flooding of area creeks and waterways is not anticipated at this time, minor inundation of some roadways and low-lying areas from accelerated snowmelt runoff could be possible through Friday. ...ADDITIONAL INFORMATION... Please stay tuned to the latest meteorological forecasts and conditions by visiting our web site at weather.gov/pub.
No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 1.0".
Weather today, a chance of rain and snow showers before 9am, then rain showers likely. some thunder is also possible. mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. chance of precipitation is 70%. little or no snow accumulation expected.
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