A strong Pacific cold front pushed through western Colorado and produced heavy snow and strong winds across much of the area.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 13-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 15-FEB-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 12 to 18 inches blanketed most of the area while frequent wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-08 04:00:00 to 15-FEB-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches covered most of the area. An amount of 9 inches was measured 7 miles north of Bayfield.

Winter Weather in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-08 04:00:00 to 15-FEB-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches covered most of the area.

Winter Weather in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 15-FEB-08 00:00:00 to 15-FEB-08 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to five inches of snow fell across the majority of the area.

Winter Weather in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-08 03:00:00 to 15-FEB-08 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to six inches of snow fell across the majority of the area.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 15-FEB-08 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to five inches of snow fell across the majority of the area.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 13-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 14-FEB-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches accumulated across the majority of the area. A locally higher amount of 12 inches was measured 33 miles north of Craig. Wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow, as well as localized blizzard conditions. Many roads were closed for a period of time early on the 14th.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 13-FEB-08 14:00:00 to 15-FEB-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred with wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph that caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 13-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 14-FEB-08 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three inches of snow fell across the majority of the area with wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph that produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 13-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 15-FEB-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 1 to 3 feet occurred while frequent wind gusts of 30 to 60 mph caused blowing and drifting snow. Isolated wind gusts of 78 mph and 73 mph were recorded at Kendall Mountain and Eagle Mountain, respectively.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 13-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 15-FEB-08 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 12 to 30 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph caused blowing and drifting snow. Isolated wind gusts of 70 mph were recorded at Bald Mountain and Mount Abrams.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 13-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 15-FEB-08 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred with a locally higher amount of 18 inches at the Elk River SNOTEL. Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 13-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 14-FEB-08 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Around 5 inches of snow fell across the area while wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 13-FEB-08 11:00:00 to 15-FEB-08 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 with a locally higher amount of 17 inches at the Overland Reservoir SNOTEL. Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 13-FEB-08 11:00:00 to 15-FEB-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred with a locally higher amount of 15 inches at Snowmass Ski Area. Frequent wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph caused blowing and drifting snow. An isolated gust of 52 mph was recorded at the Crown RAWS.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 13-FEB-08 22:00:00 to 15-FEB-08 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred with a locally higher amount of 14 inches at the Bison Lake SNOTEL. Frequent wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.