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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

 

A winter storm moved across Colorado Thursday and Friday, March 17-18, 2016.  This storm system brought heavy snow to the mountains, Front Range Foothills, and nearby plains.  Lighter amounts occurred east of I-25.  Snowfall Totals are shown below.   

 

The snow continued into Friday morning, before finally decreasing over most areas by afternoon. Total accumulations, with as much 15 to 20 inches of snow recorded in the foothills of Larimer and Boulder counties.  This map is zoomable.  Data sources include Spotters, COCORAHS and Snotel sites.