A cold late season storm system produced heavy snow and strong winds across much of western Colorado.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 30-APR-08 21:00:00 to 30-APR-08 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This late season storm continued into the following month and produced 4 to 6 inches of snowfall. Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph caused blowing and drifting snow. For a continuation on this event please see the May 2008 Storm Data publication.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 30-APR-08 13:00:00 to 30-APR-08 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

This late season storm continued into the following month and produced 6 to 10 inches of snowfall. Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph caused blowing and drifting snow. Localized wind gusts of 60 mph and 64 mph occurred at Mount Putney and Huntsman Mesa RAWS, respectively. For a continuation on this event please see the May 2008 Storm Data publication.

Winter Weather in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 30-APR-08 20:00:00 to 30-APR-08 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This late season storm continued into the following month and produced 3 to 5 inches of snowfall across more than half of the area, including the communities of Elk Springs and Rangely. For a continuation on this event please see the May 2008 Storm Data publication.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 30-APR-08 20:00:00 to 30-APR-08 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This storm lasted into May and produced snowfall of 6 to 12 inches across the area. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph resulted in blowing and drifting snow with drifts 2 to 4 feet deep. Please see the May 2008 Storm Data publication for a continuation on this event.

Heavy Snow in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 30-APR-08 13:00:00 to 30-APR-08 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This storm lasted into May and produced snowfall of 1 to 2 feet across the area. Wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph resulted in blowing and drifting snow. Please see the May 2008 Storm Data publication for a continuation on this event.

Heavy Snow in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 30-APR-08 12:00:00 to 30-APR-08 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This storm lasted into May and produced snowfall of 8 to 17 inches across the area. Wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph resulted in blowing and drifting snow. Please see the May 2008 Storm Data publication for a continuation on this event.

Heavy Snow in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 30-APR-08 13:00:00 to 30-APR-08 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This storm lasted into May and produced snowfall of 1 to 2 feet across the area. Frequent wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph resulted in blowing and drifting snow. A localized wind gust of 61 mph was recorded at the Storm King Mountain RAWS. Please see the May 2008 Storm Data publication for a continuation on this event.

Heavy Snow in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 30-APR-08 12:00:00 to 30-APR-08 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This storm lasted into May and produced snowfall of 10 to 15 inches across the area. Frequent wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph resulted in blowing and drifting snow. Please see the May 2008 Storm Data publication for a continuation on this event.

Heavy Snow in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 30-APR-08 12:00:00 to 30-APR-08 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This storm lasted into May and produced snowfall of 7 to 15 inches across the area. Frequent wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph resulted in blowing and drifting snow. A localized wind gust of 57 mph was recorded at Monarch Pass. Please see the May 2008 Storm Data publication for a continuation on this event.