A strong autumn low pressure system brought significant early season snowfall and strong winds to the mountains and some valleys of western Colorado.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 04-NOV-08 20:00:00 to 05-NOV-08 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches occurred while wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 05-NOV-08 00:00:00 to 05-NOV-08 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 1.5 to 3 inches occurred with local amounts of 4 inches. Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced blowing snow. The heaviest snowfall occurred around Mesa Verde, Mancos, and Dolores.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 04-NOV-08 18:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 14 inches occurred with a locally higher amounts up to 18 inches. Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. This storm resulted in the closure of Highway 82 over Independence Pass near Aspen for the remainder of the season, which was a few days earlier than anticipated by the Colorado Department of Transportation. Slippery roads caused several vehicles to slide off of highways in various locations and chain restrictions were put in place for Interstate 70 over Vail Pass.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 04-NOV-08 15:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 14 inches occurred while wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 04-NOV-08 15:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Snowfall of 5 to 13 inches occurred with locally higher amounts up to 2 feet. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. The storm caused two hunters to become trapped in their hunting camp. It took the hunters a week to dig their way out of the snow and back to a well traveled road.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 04-NOV-08 14:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 9 to 24 inches occurred while wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. Highway 550 over Red Mountain Pass was closed for a period of time due to the snow and multiple accidents.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 04-NOV-08 14:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 5 to 13 inches occurred with locally higher amounts up to 20 inches. Wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. Highway 550 over Red Mountain Pass was closed for a period of time due to the snow and multiple accidents.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 05-NOV-08 06:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred above the 7000 foot level, while wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 04-NOV-08 18:00:00 to 05-NOV-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Winter Storm in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 04-NOV-08 20:00:00 to 05-NOV-08 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 6 inches occurred, especially in the Steamboat Springs area. Wind gusts of 20 to 25 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 04-NOV-08 18:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 5 to 13 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 04-NOV-08 18:00:00 to 06-NOV-08 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 11 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.