A Pacific low pressure storm system near the Baja Peninsula spread deep moisture into the Great Basin and western Colorado. Southerly flow ahead of the storm began snowfall across the southern mountains of western Colorado. As the storm system moved northeastward across the state, heavy snow spread into the central and northern mountains of western Colorado.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 11-APR-09 17:00:00 to 12-APR-09 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 8 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 11-APR-09 03:00:00 to 12-APR-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 above the 7,500 foot level. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 11-APR-09 04:00:00 to 11-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 most of the area. Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 10-APR-09 12:00:00 to 12-APR-09 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy snowfall of 12 to 24 inches occurred. Strong winds gusted up to 30 to 55 mph causing blowing and drifting snow, including some 4 foot high snow drifts.

Winter Weather in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 11-APR-09 05:00:00 to 11-APR-09 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 5 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 11-APR-09 09:00:00 to 12-APR-09 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 8 to 14 inches occurred while winds gusted to 20 to 40 mph causing blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 10-APR-09 12:00:00 to 13-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 while winds gusted to 25 to 50 mph causing blowing and drifting snow. Some snow drifts were as high as 4 feet.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 11-APR-09 03:00:00 to 13-APR-09 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred with locally higher amounts up to 15 inches. Winds gusted to 20 to 40 mph causing blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 11-APR-09 09:00:00 to 13-APR-09 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred with locally higher amounts up to 13 inches. Wind gusts up to 20 to 40 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 11-APR-09 09:00:00 to 13-APR-09 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snowfall of 5 to 7 inches occurred while winds gusted to 20 to 30 mph causing blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 11-APR-09 17:00:00 to 12-APR-09 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snowfall of 5 to 8 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.