Winter, 2024-25

Observations of Major Winter Storms and Interesting Weather Phenomena


November 6-8, 2024 - Major Early-Season Winter Storm in New Mexico and Colorado - A historic storm dumps feet of snow in the mountains and eastern plains of both Colorado and New Mexico, closing highways and causing widespread power outages due to the effects of leaves still being on trees when the heavy snow fell. My observations of the storm were along US 84 between Pagosa Springs, CO and Santa Fe, NM on the 6th, and then in Santa Fe in the 7th and 8th. Includes detailed report on my observations of the storm, a number of photos, and a discussion of the storm and its impacts.

October 20, 2024 - Two Hailstorms in Pagosa Springs, CO and Two Thundersnow Storms in the San Juans - I observe, video, and photograph two thundersnow storms on the west side of Wolf Creek Pass. The first even had some storm-scale rotation. On the way there, I also drove through a hailstorm in Pagosa Springs. Then, after getting home from the chase, I experience and video a brief but intense hailstorm. This report includes a detailed report of my obserations of these storms and multoiple photos and videos. The day even ended with a nice rainbow. Since it involved both hailstorms and winter weather, I am linking this report from both my Severe Weather Observation page and my Winter Weather Observation page.


This page last updated November 8, 2024.

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