A strong upper level jet stream over northern Colorado, coupled with a passing weather disturbance, brought a one-two punch of heavy snow and strong winds to areas in and near the Front Range.  In the North Central Mountains, a peak wind gust to 106 mph was recorded atop Berthoud Pass.  U.S. Highway 40 was closed temporarily at Berthoud Pass, and between Kremmling and Steamboat Springs, due to an increased avalanche danger.  One avalanche knocked a state highway vehicle off the road near Berthoud Pass.  At Winter Park, the ski area was forced to shut down when strong winds toppled several trees.  Elsewhere, two sections of Interstate 70 were closed including a 60-mile stretch from east of Vail to west of Evergreen.  U.S. Highway 6 over Loveland Pass, and U.S. Highway 285, over Kenosha Pass, were also closed.  The American Red Cross set up temporary shelters in Granby, Fraser and Silverthorne for stranded travelers.  Storm totals in the high country ranged from 7 to 18 inches.
Very intense winds also developed in the Front Range Foothills, Urban Corridor and Northeast Plains.  At the National Wind Technology Center, the peak wind gust topped out at 101 mph.  In and near the Front Range Foothills, the wind stirred up intense ground blizzards which resulted in several road closures.  State Highway 93, between Golden and Boulder was closed for much of the day.  In addition, State Highways 72 and 128, from Indiana St. and McCaslin Blvd. respectively, were closed due to near zero visibilities in blowing and drifting snow.  East of Interstate 25, peak wind gusts to around 60 mph were recorded.  At Denver International Airport, blowing debris cracked the front and side windshields of 14 airplanes within a three hour period.  In all, three airlines were impacted in the incident.

High Wind in JEFFERSON & W DOUGLAS COUNTIES ABOVE 6000 FEET / GILPIN / CLEAR CREEK / NE PARK COUNTIES BELOW 9000 FEET, COLORADO
From 16-FEB-07 02:00:00 to 16-FEB-07 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 88.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

In the Front Range Foothills, peak wind gusts included 92 mph at Carter Lake, and 86 mph at Georgetown.  Elsewhere, peak gusts ranged from 65 to 75 mph.

High Wind in N DOUGLAS COUNTY BELOW 6000 FEET / DENVER / W ADAMS & ARAPAHOE COUNTIES / E BROOMFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO
From 16-FEB-07 02:00:00 to 16-FEB-07 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Along Urban Corridor sustained winds from 40 to 50 mph were recorded.  Denver International Airport measured a sustained wind of 41 mph.  Peak wind gusts included:  101 mph at the National Wind Technology Center, 92 mph, 7 miles northwest of Berthoud, 81 mph in southwest Boulder, 67 mph at Longmont and 56 mph at Denver International Airport.

High Wind in SEDGWICK COUNTY, COLORADO
From 16-FEB-07 02:00:00 to 16-FEB-07 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Peak wind gusts included 62 mph at Greeley, 60 mph, 20 miles northwest of Crook and at Limon.

Winter Storm in S & E JACKSON / LARIMER / N & NE GRAND / NW BOULDER COUNTIES ABOVE 9000 FEET, COLORADO
From 16-FEB-07 00:00:00 to 17-FEB-07 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Winter Storm in S & SE GRAND / W CENTRAL & SW BOULDER / GILPIN / CLEAR CREEK / SUMMIT / N & W PARK COUNTIES ABOVE 9000 FEET, COLORADO
From 16-FEB-07 00:00:00 to 17-FEB-07 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Storm totals included:  18 inches Arapahoe Ski Area, 15 inches at Bear Lake State Park, 14 inches at Breckenridge Ski Area, 8.5 inches at Loveland Pass.
Peak wind gusts included:  106 mph atop Berthoud Pass, 88 mph at Niwot Ridge Saddle, 77 mph at Gunsight RAWS, and 69 mph at Loveland Pass.

High Wind in LARIMER COUNTY BELOW 6000 FEET / NW WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
From 16-FEB-07 02:00:00 to 16-FEB-07 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 80.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in C & S WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
From 16-FEB-07 02:00:00 to 16-FEB-07 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in LARIMER & BOULDER COUNTIES BETWEEN 6000 & 9000 FEET, COLORADO
From 16-FEB-07 02:00:00 to 16-FEB-07 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 80.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in BOULDER & JEFFERSON COUNTIES BELOW 6000 FEET / W BROOMFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO
From 16-FEB-07 02:00:00 to 16-FEB-07 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 88.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in N & NE ELBERT COUNTY BELOW 6000 FEET / N LINCOLN COUNTY, COLORADO
From 16-FEB-07 02:00:00 to 16-FEB-07 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS