A strong Pacific storm system and cold front moved across the area bringing significant snowfall amounts to the western Colorado mountains, as well as some of the higher valleys. Strong southwesterly winds ahead of the cold front caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 15-APR-09 22:00:00 to 16-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 across the area with some locally higher amounts, including 8 inches in the town of Edwards.

Winter Storm in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 15-APR-09 20:00:00 to 18-APR-09 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 12 to 24 inches occurred across the southern half of the area, including 14 inches in the town of Ridgeway. Wind gusts up to 40 mph also caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 16-APR-09 00:00:00 to 16-APR-09 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 4 to 6 inches occurred near the towns of Craig and Hayden. Wind gusts up to 40 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 16-APR-09 00:00:00 to 17-APR-09 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 11 inches occurred across the area.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 15-APR-09 21:00:00 to 17-APR-09 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred across the southern half of the area, including the town of Montrose. Locally higher amounts were reported, which included 9 inches about 4 miles northwest of Colona.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 15-APR-09 11:00:00 to 18-APR-09 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy snowfall of 8 to 14 inches occurred with locally higher amounts, including 27 inches at Silverton Mountain Ski Area. Strong winds gusted up to 50 mph causing blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 15-APR-09 15:00:00 to 18-APR-09 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 10 to 18 inches occurred. Strong winds gusted up to 45 mph causing blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 15-APR-09 15:00:00 to 18-APR-09 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snowfall of 8 to 14 inches occurred. Blowing and drifting snow was caused by winds that gusted up to 30 mph.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 15-APR-09 14:00:00 to 18-APR-09 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 8 to 18 inches occurred. Wind gusts up to 40 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 15-APR-09 17:00:00 to 18-APR-09 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 9 to 15 inches occurred across the area with locally higher amounts, including 22 inches on Schofield Pass. Wind gusts up to 45 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 15-APR-09 14:00:00 to 18-APR-09 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 9 to 13 inches occurred. Blowing and drifting snow was caused by winds that gusted up to 45 mph.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 15-APR-09 13:00:00 to 18-APR-09 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 8 to 15 inches occurred with locally higher amounts, including 18 to 19 inches near the town of Ouray and also near Slumgullion Pass along highway 149. Wind gusts up to 50 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 16-APR-09 19:00:00 to 17-APR-09 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 6 to 10 inches occurred across the area with some locally higher amounts, including 18 inches in Doyleville. Wind gusts up to 35 mph also caused blowing and drifting snow.