A Pacific storm system brought abundant moisture and cold air to western Colorado resulting in widespread heavy snow and strong winds across the mountains and much of the lower valleys. Numerous travel restrictions were   enacted on many mountain roads and highways.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 15-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

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

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 15-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 10 to 18 inches occurred 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 15-DEC-08 10:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 10 to 17 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 15-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 18-DEC-08 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One to two feet of snow blanketed the area while wind gusts of 25 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 15-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 18-DEC-08 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One to three feet of snow blanketed the area while wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 15-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 18-DEC-08 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall ranging from 17 to 40 inches blanketed the area while frequent wind gusts of 30 to 60 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. Locally heavier snowfall included 44 inches at Silverton Mountain Ski Area.  A peak wind gust of 80 mph was recorded at Eagle Mountain.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 15-DEC-08 12:00:00 to 18-DEC-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One to two feet of snow blanketed the area while frequent wind gusts of 35 to 60 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.  A peak wind gust of 77 mph was recorded at Mount Abrahms.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 15-DEC-08 18:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred.  Locally higher amounts included 11 inches around Gypsum.  Wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 16-DEC-08 00:00:00 to 18-DEC-08 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall ranging from 6 to 12 inches blanketed the area.

Winter Weather in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 16-DEC-08 00:00:00 to 17-DEC-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches occurred.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 17-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 18-DEC-08 23:00:00 (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 20 to 30 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.  Locally heavier amounts include 6 to 8 inches around Craig.

Winter Weather in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 17-DEC-08 20:00:00 to 18-DEC-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches occurred.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 17-DEC-08 22:00:00 to 18-DEC-08 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 15-DEC-08 12:00:00 to 18-DEC-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall ranging from 11 to 18 inches blanketed the area while wind gusts of 20 to 25 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. The majority of the snowfall occurred during the first 24 hours of the event.

Winter Storm in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 15-DEC-08 12:00:00 to 18-DEC-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall ranging from 12 to 27 inches blanketed the area while wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 15-DEC-08 12:00:00 to 18-DEC-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 12 to 14 inches occurred while wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 15-DEC-08 13:00:00 to 18-DEC-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One to two feet of snow blanketed the area above 8000 feet while wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 15-DEC-08 14:00:00 to 18-DEC-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall ranging from 6 to 16 inches blanketed the area while wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.  Locally heavier accumulations included 19 inches at a location 3 miles west of Dolores.  About half of the snowfall occurred during the first 24 hours of the event.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 15-DEC-08 17:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 2 to 6 inches occurred.

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

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred while wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.