A Pacific storm system moved across western Colorado and produced heavy snow and strong winds across the mountains. Significant snowfall also impacted many valleys.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 09-APR-08 04:00:00 to 11-APR-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One to two feet of snow blanketed the area while wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 09-APR-08 04:00:00 to 11-APR-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall accumulations of 12 to 27 inches blanketed the area while wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 09-APR-08 03:00:00 to 10-APR-08 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations around one foot in depth blanketed the area above the 7000 foot level.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 09-APR-08 04:00:00 to 11-APR-08 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One to three feet of snow blanketed the area while wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph caused blowing and drifting snow. Highway 65 was closed for a period of time due to the heavy snow accumulations.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 09-APR-08 03:00:00 to 11-APR-08 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 15 to 32 inches blanketed the area.  A locally heavier amount of 40 inches was measured at the avalanche monument along Highway 550. Frequent wind gusts of 25 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. A wind gust of 60 mph was recorded at Mount Abrahms.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 09-APR-08 01:00:00 to 11-APR-08 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 10 to 30 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 25 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. A wind gust of 60 mph was recorded at Mount Putney.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 09-APR-08 12:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 5 to 6 inches occurred above 7500 feet while wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 09-APR-08 08:00:00 to 10-APR-08 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 12 inches blanketed the area.  Locally heavier amounts included 16 inches at Oak Creek and 13 inches at Yampa. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 09-APR-08 09:00:00 to 10-APR-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred across half of the area, mainly in the Cattle Creek, Wolcott, and Basalt areas. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 09-APR-08 21:00:00 to 10-APR-08 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred across half of the area with a locally heavier amount of 16 inches measured at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 09-APR-08 15:00:00 to 10-APR-08 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 09-APR-08 22:00:00 to 10-APR-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 4 to 10 inches occurred across the lower elevations of Montrose County. Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 09-APR-08 08:00:00 to 11-APR-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

One to two feet of snow blanketed the area while wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 09-APR-08 09:00:00 to 11-APR-08 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 12 to 27 inches blanketed the area while wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph caused blowing and drifting snow. Interstate 70 over Vail Pass was closed for a period due to the snow.