A series of disturbances within a moist southwest flow brought heavy snow and strong winds to much of western Colorado.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 29-MAR-08 12:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

One to two feet of snow fell across the area while frequent wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. A localized wind gust of 54 mph was recorded at the Storm King Mountain RAWS.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 29-MAR-08 12:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One to two feet of snow fell across the area while wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 29-MAR-08 15:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One to two feet of snow fell across the area while frequent wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. An accident involving 60 to 75 vehicles occurred in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 at Mile Marker 189, about 1 mile west of the Vail Pass summit. The eastbound lanes were subsequently closed due to a combination of snow and blowing snow combined with poor road conditions. The interstate was closed for nearly 8 hours. One fatality (indirect) occurred in the accident and at least 22 people (indirect)were injured. Poor visibility combined with icy and snow packed roads caused drivers to collide with vehicles involved in the initial accident.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 29-MAR-08 19:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 10 to 16 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 29-MAR-08 12:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One to two feet of snow fell across the area while frequent wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 30-MAR-08 05:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. Locally stronger wind gusts of 69 mph and 72 mph were recorded at the top of Telluride Ski Area and Mount Abrahms, respectively.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 30-MAR-08 01:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. Wind gusts of 65 mph and 67 mph were recorded at Mount Putney and Eagle Mountain, respectively.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 30-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 13 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 29-MAR-08 18:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 3 to 5 inches occurred with local amounts up to 8.5 inches at Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge. Frequent wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 30-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 3 to 5 inches occurred with locally higher amounts, including 8 inches at Hayden and 10 inches at Maybell.  Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. A locally stronger gust of 49 mph was clocked at the Meeker Airport.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 30-MAR-08 15:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 11 inches occurred above 8000 foot level while frequent wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.