Strong southwest flow transported deep subtropical moisture across western Colorado as an upper level moved east across the Great Basin. This system was quickly followed by a strong cold front out of the northwest. The combination of the two systems brought heavy snow and strong winds to western Colorado.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 27-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 5 to 9 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph buffeted the area. A wind gust of 64 mph was recorded at Storm Peak Laboratory. Highway 40 over Rabbit Ears Pass was closed due to the adverse conditions.

Winter Weather in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 27-JAN-08 18:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three inches of snowfall occurred over 75 percent of the area. Frequent wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph occurred. High wind restrictions for semi trucks were put in place along Interstate 70 from Debeque Canyon to Rifle.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 27-JAN-08 18:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 3 to 5 inches occurred with local amounts of 7 inches. Frequent wind gusts of 25 to 50 mph buffeted the area.

Winter Weather in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 27-JAN-08 22:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 3 to 4 inches occurred while wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph buffeted the area.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 27-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Around 1 foot of snow occurred while frequent wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph buffeted the area. Highway 65 over the Grand Mesa was closed due to avalanche danger.

Winter Storm in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 27-JAN-08 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Around 1 foot of snow occurred above 7500 feet, while 5 to 10 inches of snow occurred at lower elevations. Frequent wind gusts of 25 to 50 mph buffeted the area. Highway 62 over Dallas Divide was closed due to adverse weather conditions.

Winter Storm in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 27-JAN-08 09:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 6 to 12 inches occurred except for amounts of 2 to 4 inches around Cortez. Frequent wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph occurred.

Winter Storm in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 27-JAN-08 10:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 6 to 18 inches occurred while wind gusts of 25 to 50 mph buffeted the area. The combination of wind and snow caused power outages in some areas.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 27-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 10 to 20 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph buffeted the area. A wind gust of 56 mph was recorded at the Crown RAWS.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 27-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 10 inches occurred while frequent wind gusts of 30 to 60 mph buffeted the area. Highway 139 over Douglas Pass and Highway 13 between Rifle and Meeker were closed due to adverse weather conditions.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 28-JAN-08 17:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 4 inches occurred over half of the area. Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph buffeted the area with peak gusts of 58 mph and 59 mph at the Craig and Meeker ASOS locations. Highway 13 was closed south of Craig and from Craig to the Wyoming State Line due to adverse conditions.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 27-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 5 to 11 inches occurred with a local amount of 15 inches at the Bison Lake SNOTEL. Frequent wind gusts of 25 to 50 mph buffeted the area. A gust of 72 mph occurred at the Storm King Mountain RAWS.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 27-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

One to two feet of snowfall occurred while wind gusts of 30 to 60 mph buffeted the area. A localized snowfall amount near 3 feet occurred at the Schofield Pass SNOTEL.

Winter Storm in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 27-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 6 to 12 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 45 mph buffeted the area. The combination of wind and snow caused power outages in some areas.

Blizzard in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 28-JAN-08 00:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 1 to 2 feet occurred with local amounts of 3 feet near Schofield Pass. Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 60 mph buffeted the area resulting in periods of white-out conditions. Highway 133 over McClure Pass was closed due to the weather.

Blizzard in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 28-JAN-08 17:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 1 to 2 feet occurred while frequent wind gusts of 30 to 60 mph buffeted the area resulting in periods of white-out conditions. A wind gust of 97 mph was recorded near the top of Telluride Ski Area. Highway 550 over Red Mountain Pass was closed due to the adverse conditions and snow slides.

Blizzard in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 27-JAN-08 17:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall of 1 to 3 feet occurred with local amounts of nearly 4 feet around Silverton Ski Area. Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 80 mph buffeted the area resulting in periods of white-out conditions. Wind gusts of 102 mph and 100 mph were recorded on Putney Mountain and Eagle Mountain. Highway 550 over Red Mountain Pass, Molas Pass, and Coalbank Pass was closed. Highway 145 over Lizard Head Pass and Highway 160 over Wolf Creek Pass were closed as well due to the adverse conditions and snow slides.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 27-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

One to two feet of snowfall occurred while frequent wind gusts of 30 to 60 mph buffeted the area. A wind gust of 97 mph was recorded at the top of Telluride Ski Area.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 27-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

One to three feet of snowfall blanketed the area with local amounts of nearly 4 feet around Silverton Ski Area. Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 80 mph buffeted the area. Wind gusts of 102 mph and 100 mph were recorded at Putney Mountain and Eagle Mountain. Highway 550 over Red Mountain Pass, Molas Pass, and Coalbank Pass was closed. Highway 145 over Lizard Head Pass and Highway 160 over Wolf Creek Pass were closed as well due to the adverse conditions and snow slides.