A fast moving storm system swept a strong cold front across western Colorado followed by cold northwest flow.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-07 23:00:00 to 25-DEC-07 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 10 inches occurred over the south half of the area while 1 to 4 inches occurred across the north.

Winter Weather in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-07 19:00:00 to 25-DEC-07 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches occurred across the majority of the area while wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-07 22:00:00 to 25-DEC-07 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches occurred across the majority of the area.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-07 23:00:00 to 25-DEC-07 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 3 to 5 inches occurred with a locally higher  amount of 8 inches around Eagle.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 23-DEC-07 05:00:00 to 25-DEC-07 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One to two feet of snow fell across the area while wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 25-DEC-07 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 1 to 2 feet accumulated on the north side of the Grand Mesa while 4 to 8 inches occurred on the south side. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 23-DEC-07 08:00:00 to 25-DEC-07 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 12 to 16 inches occurred while wind gusts of 15 to 30 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-07 09:00:00 to 25-DEC-07 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 12 to 14 inches accumulated over half of the area while 6 to 11 inches occurred elsewhere. Wind gusts of 15 to 30 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-07 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-07 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred with locally higher  amounts around 12 inches measured in the Steamboat Springs area.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 25-DEC-07 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred while wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-07 20:00:00 to 25-DEC-07 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred with a locally higher  amount of 11 inches measured at Hamilton. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-07 11:00:00 to 25-DEC-07 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 4 to 10 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 25-DEC-07 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred.