A strong upper level low pressure system moved across the Great Basin. A deep and moist southerly flow ahead of the system resulted in heavy snow and strong winds across the mountains and high plateau areas of western Colorado.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 27-MAR-07 23:00:00 to 29-MAR-07 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten to twenty inches of snow blanketed the Elkhead and Park Mountains with locally higher amounts up to 2 feet. In addition to the snow, frequent  wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph buffeted the area and caused blowing snow and drifts up to 3 feet deep. A wind gust of 58 mph was recorded at Storm Peak Lab.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 27-MAR-07 16:00:00 to 30-MAR-07 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten to eighteen inches of snow blanketed Grand and Battlement Mesas with locally higher amounts up to 2 feet. In addition to the snow, frequent  wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph buffeted the area and caused blowing snow and drifts up to 3 feet deep.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 27-MAR-07 16:00:00 to 29-MAR-07 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Ten to twenty inches of snow blanketed the Flat Top Mountains. In addition to the snow, frequent wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph buffeted the area and caused blowing and drifting snow. A wind gust of 63 mph was recorded at the Storm King Mountain RAWS.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 27-MAR-07 21:00:00 to 29-MAR-07 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten to fourteen inches of snow blanketed the area. Locally heavier amounts included 17 inches at Vail Ski Area. In addition to the snow, frequent wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph buffeted the area and caused blowing and drifting snow. A wind gust of 58 mph was recorded at the Crown RAWS.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 27-MAR-07 16:00:00 to 30-MAR-07 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 10 to 18 inches blanketed the area. In addition to the snow, frequent wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph buffeted the area and caused blowing and drifting snow. Wind gusts of 59 mph and 61 mph were clocked at Monarch Pass and Salida Mountain, respectively.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 27-MAR-07 14:00:00 to 30-MAR-07 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Widespread snowfall of 9 to 13 inches blanketed the area. In addition to the snow, frequent wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph buffeted the area and caused blowing snow and drifts up to 3 feet deep. A wind gust of 95 mph was recorded at Mount Abrahms.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 27-MAR-07 14:00:00 to 30-MAR-07 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Widespread snowfall of 6 to 13 inches blanketed the area. In addition to the snow, frequent wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph buffeted the area and caused blowing snow and drifts up to 3 feet deep. Wind gusts of 74 mph and 79 mph were recorded at Kendall Mountain and at the Putney research site, respectively.

Winter Storm in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 27-MAR-07 15:00:00 to 30-MAR-07 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This late season storm produced 12 to 17 inches of snow above 8000 feet. In addition to the snow, frequent wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph buffeted the area and caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 27-MAR-07 20:00:00 to 30-MAR-07 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This late season storm produced around 11 inches of snow across the Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus. In addition to the snow, frequent wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph buffeted the area and caused blowing and drifting snow. A wind gust of 70 mph was recorded at Douglas Pass.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 28-MAR-07 08:00:00 to 29-MAR-07 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 4 to 9 inches blanketed the area.