A Pacific spring storm system dropped into the Great Basin and across the forecasta area. A cold front accompanying this system brought widespread snowfall across the mountains and most of the higher valleys of western Colorado. Strong southwest winds ahead of the front also caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 02-APR-09 14:00:00 to 05-APR-09 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy snowfall of 10 to 15 inches occurred, while strong wind gusts of 40 to 70 mph causing blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 02-APR-09 14:00:00 to 05-APR-09 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 10 to 18 inches occurred with locally higher amounts, including 25 inches at Snowmass Ski Area.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.  Interstate 70 was closed for a period of time due to vehicle accidents on the slick and snowpacked road surface.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 02-APR-09 13:00:00 to 04-APR-09 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 10 to 16 inches occurred with wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph that produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 02-APR-09 11:00:00 to 04-APR-09 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snowfall of 10 to 15 inches occurred, while wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 02-APR-09 13:00:00 to 04-APR-09 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 10 to 22 inches occurred over the area, while wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 02-APR-09 13:00:00 to 05-APR-09 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy snowfall of 9 to 22 inches occurred while strong wind gusts of 40 to 80 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 02-APR-09 15:00:00 to 04-APR-09 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 5 to 8 inches occurred above the 8,000 foot level. Winds also gusted up to 30 to 50 mph which caused areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 02-APR-09 23:00:00 to 04-APR-09 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 10 inches occurred across the area with locally higher amounts up to 13 inches in Oak Creek.

Winter Weather in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 03-APR-09 22:00:00 to 04-APR-09 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches occurred over the area with wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph.

Winter Weather in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 03-APR-09 22:00:00 to 04-APR-09 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches occurred over the area with wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph.

Winter Weather in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 02-APR-09 23:00:00 to 04-APR-09 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches occurred across most of the area. Some locally higher amounts occurred, including 10 inches in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph caused areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 02-APR-09 14:00:00 to 04-APR-09 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 10 to 24 inches occurred with wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph that caused areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 03-APR-09 21:00:00 to 04-APR-09 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred over the area with locally higher amounts up to 8 inches. Winds also gusted 25 to 45 mph and caused areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 03-APR-09 23:00:00 to 04-APR-09 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 5 inches occurred with wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 03-APR-09 03:00:00 to 04-APR-09 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 9 inches occurred across the area with locally higher amounts, including 12 inches in Edwards.  Winds gusts of 20 to 30 mph caused areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 02-APR-09 23:00:00 to 04-APR-09 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 5 inches occurred along with wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph that produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 02-APR-09 15:00:00 to 04-APR-09 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 12 to 20 inches occurred above the 8,000 foot level. Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 02-APR-09 23:00:00 to 04-APR-09 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 4 to 9 inches occurred across the area.  Winds gusts of 25 to 45 mph caused areas of blowing and drifting snow.