A series of upper level disturbances in moist westerly flow moved across western Colorado resulting in heavy snow and strong winds for much of the area.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-FEB-08 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-08 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This event began January 31. Widespread snowfall of 3 to 5 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph buffeted the area.

Winter Weather in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 01-FEB-08 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-08 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This event began January 31. Widespread snowfall of 4 to 6 inches occurred with local amounts up to 7 inches.

Winter Weather in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-FEB-08 13:00:00 to 01-FEB-08 21:00:00 (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.

Winter Weather in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-FEB-08 14:00:00 to 01-FEB-08 22:00:00 (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.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-FEB-08 02:00:00 to 01-FEB-08 14:00:00 (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 Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-FEB-08 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-08 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This event began January 31. Snowfall of 12 to 18 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph buffeted the area.

Heavy Snow in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-FEB-08 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-08 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This event began January 31. Snowfall of 12 to 20 inches occurred across the majority of the area.

Winter Weather in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-FEB-08 13:00:00 to 01-FEB-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 01-FEB-08 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This event began January 31. Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred. Locally higher amounts included 16 inches at Vail Ski Area and 18 inches at the Kiln SNOTEL site.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-FEB-08 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-08 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This event began January 31. Snowfall of 16 to 27 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph buffeted the area.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-FEB-08 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This event began January 31. Snowfall of 10 to 20 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph buffeted the area.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 01-FEB-08 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-08 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

This event began January 31. Widespread snowfall of 5 to 7 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph buffeted the area.

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

This event began January 31. Widespread snowfall of 5 to 10 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph buffeted the area.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-FEB-08 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This event began January 31. Widespread snowfall of 5 to 10 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph buffeted the area. An isolated gust of 60 mph occurred at Eagle Mountain.