A prolonged period of moist southwest to west flow ahead of a low pressure system resulted in heavy snow and strong winds across the mountains and high plateaus of western Colorado. Much of the lower elevations received significant snowfall as well. Precipitation began as rain across much of the area due to the relatively warm nature of the storm in the initial stages.

Winter Weather in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 08-DEC-07 02:00:00 to 08-DEC-07 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 06-DEC-07 19:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 6 to 10 inches occurred with a local amount of 15 inches at Howelson Ski Area. Most of the snow fell in the first 12 hours of the event.

Winter Weather in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 06-DEC-07 19:00:00 to 07-DEC-07 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 2 to 4 inches occurred.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 06-DEC-07 19:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 6 to 9 inches occurred.

Heavy Snow in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 06-DEC-07 23:00:00 to 08-DEC-07 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 1 to 2 feet occurred.

Heavy Snow in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 07-DEC-07 00:00:00 to 08-DEC-07 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 6 to 12 inches occurred with a local amount of 15 inches on the west side of Pagosa Spings.

Winter Storm in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 06-DEC-07 14:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 1 to 2 feet occurred above 7500 feet with frequent wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 06-DEC-07 11:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 1 to 2 feet occurred with frequent wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph. Local gusts of 86 mph and 93 mph were recorded at the top of Telluride Ski Area and at Putney Mountain.

Winter Weather in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 07-DEC-07 00:00:00 to 08-DEC-07 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred with local amounts of 8 inches. The weight of the snow downed some large tree branches and  powerlines resulting in power outages.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 06-DEC-07 23:00:00 to 08-DEC-07 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred across the majority of the area, including along Interstate 70 east of Glenwood Springs and in the Basalt area. Snowfall of 1 to 2 inches generally occurred in the Glenwood Springs and Carbondale areas.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 06-DEC-07 11:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 12 to 18 inches occurred with frequent wind gusts of 20 to 37 mph.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 06-DEC-07 14:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 1 to 3.5 feet occurred with frequent wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 06-DEC-07 11:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 1 to 3 feet occurred with frequent wind gusts of 20 to 49 mph.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 06-DEC-07 13:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall ranging from 2 feet to nearly 5 feet occurred with frequent wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph. The snow resulted in closure of Highway 50 over Monarch Pass.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 06-DEC-07 11:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 1 to 2 feet occurred with frequent wind gusts of 20 to 37 mph.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 06-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 1 to 3.5 feet occurred with frequent wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph. Local gusts of 98 mph and 76 mph were recorded near 13000 feet at Eagle Mountain and Kendall Mountain.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 06-DEC-07 16:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 5 to 10 inches occurred with wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph. Highway 139 over Douglas Pass received 10 inches.