A low pressure system and associated cold front swept across western Colorado and brought heavy snow and strong winds to much of the area.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-MAR-08 20:00:00 to 02-MAR-08 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred with local amounts of 8 inches around Maybell. Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 55 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. Local blizzard conditions occurred, especially around Hayden.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-MAR-08 13:00:00 to 03-MAR-08 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 9 to 12 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 25 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-MAR-08 21:00:00 to 02-MAR-08 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 6 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 01-MAR-08 15:00:00 to 02-MAR-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 6 inches occurred above the 8000 foot level while frequent wind gusts of 30 to 55 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 02-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 03-MAR-08 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 10 to 23 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. The town of Ouray received 23 inches of snow. A wind gust of 60 mph was recorded at Mount Abrahms.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-MAR-08 14:00:00 to 03-MAR-08 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 12 to 23 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 01-MAR-08 14:00:00 to 03-MAR-08 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred with locally higher amounts of 20 inches at the Aspen Mountain Ski Area and 22 inches at the Snowmass Ski Area. Frequent wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. A wind gust of 55 mph was recorded at the Crown RAWS.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 01-MAR-08 15:00:00 to 02-MAR-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred with locally higher amounts of 15 to 23 inches in the Skyway and Lands End turnoff area. Frequent wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-MAR-08 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-08 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred with locally higher amounts of 18 inches at the North Lost Trail and Porphyry Creek SNOTEL sites. Frequent wind gusts of 25 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.