A cold autumn storm system brought early season heavy snow to the mountains and some of the high valleys of western Colorado.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 20-OCT-07 15:00:00 to 21-OCT-07 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 6 to 13 inches occurred with 12 to 13 inches falling over half of the area. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph caused blowing and drifting snow. A localized wind gust of 71 mph occurred at the Storm King RAWS.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 20-OCT-07 20:00:00 to 21-OCT-07 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 4 to 10 inches occurred. Wind gusts of 45 to 72 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 20-OCT-07 15:00:00 to 21-OCT-07 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 7 inches occurred.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 20-OCT-07 18:00:00 to 21-OCT-07 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 4 to 6 inches occurred with a localized amount of 8 inches 3 miles northwest of Ridgway. Wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 20-OCT-07 14:00:00 to 21-OCT-07 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 6 to 12 inches occurred with a localized amount of 15 inches reported at Rabbit Ears Pass. Wind gusts of 30 to 48 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 20-OCT-07 18:00:00 to 21-OCT-07 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 8 to 12 inches occurred with a localized amount of 13 inches at Park Reservoir. Wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 20-OCT-07 18:00:00 to 21-OCT-07 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 10 inches occurred. Wind gusts of 30 to 46 mph caused blowing and drifting snow. A localized wind gust of 71 mph was recorded at the Crown RAWS.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 20-OCT-07 19:00:00 to 21-OCT-07 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 4 to 8 inches occurred. Wind gusts of 36 to 48 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 20-OCT-07 20:00:00 to 21-OCT-07 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 4 to 7 inches occurred from Eagle to Wolcott and Edwards. 1 to 3 inches of snow fell in the Gypsum and Glenwood Springs areas. In the town of Eagle, the heavy wet snow caused several large branches to break off of trees, littering yards, roofs, and roadways. Some county owned vehicles were damaged from falling branches.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 20-OCT-07 16:00:00 to 21-OCT-07 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 8 inches occurred with wind gusts of 20 to 30   mph causing blowing and drifting snow. The combination of snow, ice, and strong winds knocked out electrical power to about 3,800 homes and businesses in Craig and Hayden for about 1.5 hours. The heavy wet snow accumulating on trees which had not lost their leaves yet resulted in numerous tree branches breaking off which contributed to the power outages.