A strong storm system moved inland across California and the Great Basin. Strong south flow ahead of the system transported substantial moisture across western Colorado. This resulted in strong gusty winds and widespread moderate to heavy snowfall.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 24-JAN-08 01:00:00 to 25-JAN-08 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Ten to nineteen inches of snow fell across the area. Frequent wind gusts of 25 to 50 mph occurred with an isolated gust of 60 mph at Kendall Mountain.

Winter Storm in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 24-JAN-08 03:00:00 to 25-JAN-08 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to eleven inches of snow fell across the area. The heaviest snow occurred in the Pagosa Springs area.

Heavy Snow in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 24-JAN-08 03:00:00 to 25-JAN-08 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 8 inches occurred over most of the area.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 24-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 25-JAN-08 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred with frequent wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph buffeting the area. An isolated wind gust of 51 mph occurred at Mount Abrams.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 24-JAN-08 01:00:00 to 25-JAN-08 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 5 to 10 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph buffeted the area.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 24-JAN-08 02:00:00 to 25-JAN-08 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 15 to 30 mph buffeted the area.

Winter Weather in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 24-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 25-JAN-08 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 9 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph buffeted the area. A local snowfall amount of 20 inches occurred at Schofield Pass and an isolated wind gust of 58 mph was recorded at Salida Mountain.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 24-JAN-08 09:00:00 to 25-JAN-08 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 11 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 15 to 30 mph buffeted the area.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 24-JAN-08 05:00:00 to 25-JAN-08 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 10 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph buffeted the area.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 24-JAN-08 09:00:00 to 25-JAN-08 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 15 to 30 mph buffeted the area. A local snowfall amount of 14 inches occurred 2 miles south of Steamboat Lake.

Winter Weather in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 24-JAN-08 00:00:00 to 24-JAN-08 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to five inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Weather in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 24-JAN-08 17:00:00 to 25-JAN-08 09:00:00 (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 CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 24-JAN-08 18:00:00 to 25-JAN-08 10:00:00 (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 Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 24-JAN-08 09:00:00 to 25-JAN-08 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 7 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph buffeted the area. An isolated wind gust of 47 mph was recorded at Douglas Pass.