A Pacific storm system moved east across Arizona and near the Four Corners and brought a surge of moisture to western Colorado. Behind this system, another storm quickly moved over the region from the northwest and brought colder air and more snow to the area.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 08-FEB-09 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-09 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 5 to 10 inches occurred with wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph producing blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 08-FEB-09 21:00:00 to 09-FEB-09 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches occurred with wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph producing blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 08-FEB-09 13:00:00 to 10-FEB-09 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 12 to 21 inches occurred while wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 08-FEB-09 11:00:00 to 10-FEB-09 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 12 to 21 inches occurred above the 8500 foot level, with 5 to 12 inches between the 7500 and 8500 foot level. Wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 08-FEB-09 22:00:00 to 10-FEB-09 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 10 to 14 inches was measured mainly in the Steamboat Springs area. Wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 08-FEB-09 14:00:00 to 10-FEB-09 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 12 inches occurred, with locally higher amounts up to 14 inches. Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 08-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 10-FEB-09 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 10 inches occurred with wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph producing blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 08-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 10-FEB-09 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 11 inches occurred with wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph producing blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 08-FEB-09 11:00:00 to 10-FEB-09 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Widespread snowfall of 12 to 32 inches occurred with locally higher amounts up to 4 feet. Frequent wind gusts of 25 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. Wind gusts of 62 mph and 64 mph were recorded at Mount Kendall and Eagle Mountain, respectively.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 08-FEB-09 11:00:00 to 10-FEB-09 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 10 to 21 inches occurred. Frequent wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. A wind gust of 55 mph was recorded at Mount Abrahms.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 08-FEB-09 11:00:00 to 10-FEB-09 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 8 to 16 inches occurred with local amounts up to 2 feet. Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 08-FEB-09 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-09 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 8 to 16 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 08-FEB-09 14:00:00 to 10-FEB-09 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 13 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 09-FEB-09 01:00:00 to 10-FEB-09 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred with locally higher amounts up to 8 inches. Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph producing blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 08-FEB-09 13:00:00 to 10-FEB-09 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 6 to 12 inches occurred with locally higher amounts up to 15 inches. The heaviest snowfall occurred in Mesa Verde National Park, as well as the Mancos and Dolores areas. Wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.