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Severe Thunderstorms in the East Sunday; Excessive Heat Lingers in the Southern U.S. and Returning to California

Scattered damaging winds from severe thunderstorms will be possible across parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States Sunday. Excessive heat will continue over the southern U.S. Sunday before another round of heat arrives Monday through the central and southern U.S. spreading into the East by Independence Day. California will see excessive heat starting Tuesday. Read More >

Overview

Enter summary/what happened:Compact, Intense Storm. Storm track initially too far North for heavy snow in I-25 Corridor, but trended South the day before the event. Tracked from near 4 Corners to ALS, PUB, and CO/NE/KS triple point. Resulted in heavy snowfall along Front Range and most of Northeast Plains.

Snowfall Totals Summary ( See map to the right)

  • 8-11 inches over most of I-25 corridor and Foothills.
  • 14-15 inches over the Palmer Divide.
  • 3-8 inches over most of the Northeast Plains. Considerable blowing/drifting snow but no blizzard.

Impacts Summary: 

  • Numerous school closures,
  • CU canceled some final exams.
  • Over 270 flight cancellations with more than 3 hour delays for arriving flights.
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Total Snowfall Map (December 15, 2015)

Snow/Ice


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