A low pressure system moved across the Great Basin and Four Corners area. A strong and moist southwest flow ahead of the system followed by much colder air behind a cold front resulted in heavy snow for the mountains of western Colorado.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 22-MAR-09 19:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 10 to 18 inches occurred while wind gusts of 30 to 55 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 22-MAR-09 19:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 8 to 15 inches occurred while wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. A localized wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the top of Whitewater Creek.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 22-MAR-09 20:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 12 to 15 inches occurred above 9000 feet with 5 to 10 inches occurring at lower elevations. Wind gusts of 35 to 70 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 22-MAR-09 20:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 5 to 11 inches occurred above 8000 feet. Wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 22-MAR-09 20:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 8 inches occurred with locally higher amounts of 10 inches around Oak Creek. Wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 22-MAR-09 20:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred. Wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 22-MAR-09 19:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred with locally higher amounts, including 14 inches at Silverton Mountain Ski Area. Wind gusts of 40 to 80 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 22-MAR-09 20:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 8 to 17 inches occurred while wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 22-MAR-09 19:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 10 to 23 inches occurred while wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 22-MAR-09 19:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 8 to 18 inches occurred while wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.