A series of storms moved across western Colorado bringing heavy snow and strong winds to the area.

Heavy Snow in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 05-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 12 to 28 inches occurred with local wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 05-JAN-08 15:00:00 to 06-JAN-08 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 16 inches occurred while wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph buffeted the area.

Heavy Snow in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 05-JAN-08 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 7 inches occurred across half of the area with 1 to 4 inches elsewhere. Occasional wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph buffeted the area.

Heavy Snow in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 05-JAN-08 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 17 inches occurred while wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph buffeted the area. The highest snowfall amounts generally occurred across the higher terrain north and east of Cortez with amounts tapering off considerably southwest of Cortez.

Winter Weather in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 05-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 07:00:00 (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 near 7 inches 1 mile north of Rifle. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph buffeted the area.

Winter Weather in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 05-JAN-08 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 3 to 5 inches occurred while wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph buffeted the area.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 05-JAN-08 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 1 to 3 feet occurred while wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph buffeted the area.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 05-JAN-08 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 1 to 3 feet occurred while wind gusts of 25 to 50 mph buffeted the area.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 05-JAN-08 02:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 30 to 50 inches occurred with a local amount of 76 inches at Schofield Pass. Frequent wind gusts of 25 to 50 mph buffeted the area.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 05-JAN-08 01:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 12 to 29 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph buffeted the area.

Winter Storm in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 05-JAN-08 02:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 10 to 22 inches occurred with locally higher amounts near 32 inches on Columbine Pass. Frequent wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph buffeted the area.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 04-JAN-08 18:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 13 to 30 inches occurred with locally higher amounts near 44 inches at Telluride Ski Area. Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 60 mph buffeted the area.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 04-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 24 to 59 inches occurred with locally higher amounts near 63 inches at Coalbank Pass. Frequent wind gusts of 35 to 70 mph buffeted the area. A peak gust of 84 mph was recorded at the top of Eagle Mountain.

Winter Storm in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 05-JAN-08 15:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 10 to 15 inches occurred while wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph buffeted the area.

Heavy Snow in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 05-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 10 to 22 inches occurred while wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph buffeted the area.

Heavy Snow in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 05-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 inches to 2 feet occurred with local wind gusts of 20 to 25 mph.

Winter Storm in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 05-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 11 to 18 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph buffeted the area. A peak gust of 58 mph occurred at Douglas Pass.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 05-JAN-08 01:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 1 to 2 feet occurred while wind gusts of 30 to 60 mph buffeted the area.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 05-JAN-08 18:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 6 inches to around 1 foot occurred with frequent wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph. The highest snowfall measured was 14 inches at Basalt. The Glenwood Springs area received around 6 inches with amounts near 1 foot along Interstate 70 from Gypsum to Wolcott.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 05-JAN-08 22:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 8 inches occurred in the Montrose and North Fork Valley areas. Amounts of 1 to 4 inches fell in the Delta and Olathe. Occasional wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph occurred. Numerous vehicle accidents occurred in the Montrose area attributed in part to snowpacked and icy road conditions.