A winter storm brought heavy snow to the high country; with damaging winds and blizzard conditions to the Northeast Plains.  In the mountains storm totals ranged from 5 to 12 inches, with wind gusts to 86 mph recorded above timberline.  Across the Northeast Plains, peak wind gusts ranging from 60 to 70 mph damaged crops and property.  In addition to the wind, bands of moderate to heavy snow brought blizzard conditions to eastern Logan, Sedgwick, Phillips and northern Washington Counties. Snowfall totals in those counties ranged from 2 to 4 inches.
Multiple accidents occurred over Sedgwick County with whiteout conditions reported.  At least 40 vehicles slid of Interstate 76 and other area highways.  Three jack-knifed semis were also reported. Several roads and highways were closed across Phillips, Sedgwick and Washington Counties.  Some of the closures included:  State Highway 85, from Julesburg to Wray; U.S. Highway 6; and State Highway 23, from Holyoke to the Nebraska state line.  The dangerous weather conditions also forced the closure of all Sedgwick County schools.  Power outages were reported in Julesburg for much of the day.  On Interstate 70 near Watkins, localized whiteout conditions were partially to blame for a multi-car crash involving 14 vehicles.  One person was killed.
Further west, strong winds toppled a semi-trailer at the I-76 exit at Fort Morgan.  Trees and power lines were downed causing scattered electrical outages.  Wind damage to crops and property in Weld County was estimated to surpass the $400,000 mark.  The majority of the crops that were planted three weeks prior to this event, were blown away.
Peak wind gusts in the mountains included 86 mph atop Niwot Ridge, and 85 mph at Berthoud Pass.  Across the Urban Corridor and Northeast Plains, peak wind gusts included:  71 mph at the Natural Fort Rest Area, 69 mph at Briggsdale, 67 mph at Sterling, 65 mph at Wiggins, 63 mph at Bennett and Loveland, 60 mph at Limon and Mead, 58 mph at Watkins and 54 mph at Denver International Airport.

High Wind in LARIMER COUNTY BELOW 6000 FEET / NW WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
From 02-MAY-08 02:30:00 to 02-MAY-08 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A peak gusts to 73 mph was reported in Fort Collins.

High Wind in NE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
From 02-MAY-08 02:30:00 to 02-MAY-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A peak gust to 69 mph was reported in Briggsdale.

High Wind in C & S WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
From 02-MAY-08 02:30:00 to 02-MAY-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Peak wind gusts included:  70 mph at Keenseburg, 66 mph at Eaton, and 60 mph at Greeley and Mead.

High Wind in MORGAN COUNTY, COLORADO
From 02-MAY-08 02:30:00 to 02-MAY-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A peak gust to 65 mph was observed in Wiggins.

High Wind in C & E ADAMS & ARAPAHOE COUNTIES, COLORADO
From 02-MAY-08 02:30:00 to 02-MAY-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A peak gust to 63 mph was observed in Bennett.

High Wind in N & NE ELBERT COUNTY BELOW 6000 FEET / N LINCOLN COUNTY, COLORADO
From 02-MAY-08 02:30:00 to 02-MAY-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A peak gust to 63 mph was observed in Limon.

High Wind in SE ELBERT COUNTY BELOW 6000 FEET / SOUTH LINCOLN COUNTY, COLORADO
From 02-MAY-08 02:30:00 to 02-MAY-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A peak gust to 58 mph was observed in Karval.

High Wind in LOGAN COUNTY, COLORADO
From 02-MAY-08 02:30:00 to 02-MAY-08 06:42:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A peak gust to 58 mph was observed in Sterling.

High Wind in WASHINGTON COUNTY, COLORADO
From 02-MAY-08 02:30:00 to 02-MAY-08 06:42:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A peak gust to 58 mph was recorded in Akron.

High Wind in SEDGWICK COUNTY, COLORADO
From 02-MAY-08 02:30:00 to 02-MAY-08 06:42:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in PHILLIPS COUNTY, COLORADO
From 02-MAY-08 02:30:00 to 02-MAY-08 06:42:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A peak wind gust to 66 mph was observed 4 miles east of Haxtun.

Blizzard in LOGAN COUNTY, COLORADO
From 02-MAY-08 06:42:00 to 02-MAY-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A peak wind gusts to 67 mph was observed in Sterling.  Light snow produced whiteout conditions over eastern Logan County.

Blizzard in WASHINGTON COUNTY, COLORADO
From 02-MAY-08 17:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: ASOS

A peak wind gust to 59 mph was measured in Akron.  Snowfall amounts ranged from 1 to 5 inches.

Blizzard in SEDGWICK COUNTY, COLORADO
From 02-MAY-08 06:42:00 to 02-MAY-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Whiteout conditions were reported by the Sedgwick County Sheriff.  Multiple accidents and numerous road closures also occurred.  Strong winds and snow downed power lines and caused scattered electrical outages.

Blizzard in PHILLIPS COUNTY, COLORADO
From 02-MAY-08 06:42:00 to 02-MAY-08 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A peak wind gust to 66 mph was observed 4 miles east of Haxtun.  Whiteout conditions were also observed.

Winter Storm in S & E JACKSON / LARIMER / N & NE GRAND / NW BOULDER COUNTIES ABOVE 9000 FEET, COLORADO
From 01-MAY-08 02:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm totals ranged from 6 to 12 inches.  Peak wind gusts above timberline ranged from 70 to 80 mph.

Winter Storm in S & SE GRAND / W CENTRAL & SW BOULDER / GILPIN / CLEAR CREEK / SUMMIT / N & W PARK COUNTIES ABOVE 9000 FEET, COLORADO
From 01-MAY-08 02:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm totals ranged from 5 to 11 inches.  Peak wind gusts included 86 mph atop Niwot Ridge and 85 mph at Berthoud Pass.