A cold Pacific storm system pushed a strong cold front southeastward across western Colorado spreading heavy snow over all of the western Colorado mountains, as well as some of the higher valleys of northwestern Colorado.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 09-MAR-09 20:00:00 to 10-MAR-09 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of around 5 inches occurred along with wind gusts up to 20 to 30 mph.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 09-MAR-09 21:00:00 to 10-MAR-09 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 9 inches occurred with wind gusts of up to 25 to 45 mph.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 09-MAR-09 23:00:00 to 10-MAR-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 area. Wind gusts of up to 25 to 40 mph also occurred.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 09-MAR-09 23:00:00 to 10-MAR-09 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 10 to 20 inches occurred, as well as strong winds with gusts up to 25 to 50 mph.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 09-MAR-09 21:00:00 to 10-MAR-09 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 8 inches occurred, as well as strong winds gusting up to 25 to 50 mph.

Winter Weather in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 09-MAR-09 14:00:00 to 10-MAR-09 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 11 inches occurred with locally higher amounts. Strong winds gusted up to 25 to 50 mph.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 09-MAR-09 12:00:00 to 10-MAR-09 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred. Strong winds also accompanied this storm with wind gusts ranging from 40 to 70 mph.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 09-MAR-09 12:00:00 to 10-MAR-09 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred with some locally higher amounts reported. Strong winds with gusts up to 40 to 80 mph also occurred with this storm.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 09-MAR-09 21:00:00 to 10-MAR-09 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of around 5 inches occurred above the 7,500 foot level. Wind gusts up to 45 to 55 mph also occurred.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 09-MAR-09 23:00:00 to 10-MAR-09 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred along with wind gusts up to 25 to 45 mph.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 09-MAR-09 20:00:00 to 10-MAR-09 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of around 3 to 4 inches occurred with some higher amounts reported locally. Wind gusts up to 30 to 45 mph also occurred.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 09-MAR-09 13:00:00 to 10-MAR-09 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 8 to 14 inches occurred along with wind gusts up to 30 to 55 mph.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 09-MAR-09 15:00:00 to 10-MAR-09 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snowfall of 12 to 13 inches occurred over the area with wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph.