A moist southwest flow combined with a strong cold front resulted in significant snowfall and gusty winds across much of western Colorado.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 21-DEC-07 04:00:00 to 21-DEC-07 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 8 to 12 inches occurred with locally higher amounts of 14 inches and 18 inches around Park and Overland reservoirs, respectively. Wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 21-DEC-07 03:00:00 to 21-DEC-07 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 5 inches occurred. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 20-DEC-07 07:00:00 to 21-DEC-07 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Widespread snowfall of 4 to 9 inches occurred. Wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 20-DEC-07 07:00:00 to 21-DEC-07 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 8 to 12 inches occurred with locally higher amount of 13 inches measured one mile southeast of Steamboat Springs. Wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 21-DEC-07 00:00:00 to 22-DEC-07 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 8 inches occurred with a locally higher amount of 15 inches in the Log Hill Mesa community. Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 20-DEC-07 10:00:00 to 21-DEC-07 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 5 to 10 inches occurred across the majority of the area. Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 60 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. A wind gust of 74 mph was recorded at Eagle Mountain.

Winter Weather in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 20-DEC-07 16:00:00 to 21-DEC-07 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 20-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 21-DEC-07 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 1 to 2 feet occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 20-DEC-07 08:00:00 to 21-DEC-07 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 4 to 6 inches occurred with locally higher amounts of 9 inches at Maybell and 13 inches at Hamilton. Wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 20-DEC-07 09:00:00 to 21-DEC-07 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 6 to 11 inches occurred with a locally higher amount of 15 inches measured at Snowmass. Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 20-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 21-DEC-07 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 12 to 20 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 20-DEC-07 07:00:00 to 21-DEC-07 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to six inches of snow fell across the area while wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.