A strong Pacific low pressure system and cold front swept across western Colorado and produced significant snowfall and strong winds.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 12-DEC-08 12:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 12 to 15 inches occurred while wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 13-DEC-08 20:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 8 inches occurred with locally higher amounts up to 14 inches in the Edwards area. Wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 13-DEC-08 20:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 4 inches occurred across the west half of the area while  amounts less than 2 inches occurred elsewhere. The heaviest snow occurred in the Mesa and Collbran areas. Wind gusts of 25 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 13-DEC-08 21:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches occurred while wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 13-DEC-08 22:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snow accumulations around 1 foot occurred above the 8000 foot level, with 4 to 10 inches at lower elevations.  Wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 13-DEC-08 22:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 4 inches occurred while wind gusts of 25 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 13-DEC-08 22:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Around 3 inches of snowfall occurred while wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 14-DEC-08 01:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 3 inches occurred while wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. Numerous accidents occurred along Highway 172 between Durango and Ignacio due to slick roads.

Winter Weather in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 14-DEC-08 01:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches occurred while wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 12-DEC-08 12:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 9 to 16 inches occurred while wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 12-DEC-08 13:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 10 to 20 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.  Snow drifts up to 3 feet deep were reported on Vail Pass.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 12-DEC-08 14:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 10 to 18 inches occurred while wind gusts of 35 to 60 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. Locally higher wind gusts included 88 mph at the top of Telluride Ski Area.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 12-DEC-08 15:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 12 to 15 inches occurred while wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 13-DEC-08 06:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 8 to 16 inches occurred.  Locally higher amounts included 21 inches at Overland Park Reservoir. Wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 13-DEC-08 14:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches occurred while wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.  Locally heavier snowfall included 7 to 8 inches in the Massadona area.  Highway 40 from Blue Mountain to Craig was closed for several hours due to icy roads and accidents.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 13-DEC-08 16:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 10 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 13-DEC-08 19:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 10 inches occurred over the western half of the area while less than 2 inches occurred over the east portion. Wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 13-DEC-08 16:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 9 inches occurred while wind gusts of 35 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. There were a number of road closures due to icy roads and accidents during this event, including Highway 40 from Blue Mountain to Craig and Highway 13 near Meeker.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 12-DEC-08 21:00:00 to 14-DEC-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 10 to 25 inches occurred while wind gusts of 35 to 60 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. Locally higher wind gusts included 77 mph at Kendall Mountain. Travel was restricted over the major mountain passes.