An early season spring storm dropped southeastward from the Pacific northwest into the Great Basin region. This storm spread snowfall from north to south across the mountains and higher valleys of western Colorado. The heaviest snow and strong winds occurred with a cold front that passed from north to south across the state.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 31-MAR-09 14:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

This event continued through April 2. Heavy snowfall of 9 to 15 inches occurred with strong winds that gusted up to 30 to 55 mph. For a continuation of this event please see the April 2009 Storm Data publication.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 31-MAR-09 10:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

This event continued through April 2. Heavy snowfall of 9 to 13 inches occurred with strong winds that gusted up to 25 to 40 mph. For a continuation of this event please see the April 2009 Storm Data publication.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 31-MAR-09 14:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This event continued through April 2. Heavy snowfall ranging from 4 to 12 inches occurred across the area. Winds gusted up to 20 to 35 mph. For a continuation of this event please see the April 2009 Storm Data publication.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 31-MAR-09 13:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This event continued into April 2. Heavy snowfall ranging from 5 to 12 inches occurred over the area. Some locally higher amounts were reported, including 15 inches at Park Reservoir. Strong winds gusted up to 25 to 40 mph. For a continuation of this event please see the April 2009 Storm Data publication.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 31-MAR-09 14:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This event continued through April 2. Heavy snowfall of 8 to 16 inches occurred across the area, as well as strong winds that gusted up to 25 to 40 mph. For a continuation of this event please see the April 2009 Storm Data publication.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 31-MAR-09 01:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This event continued through April 2. Heavy snowfall of 11 to 20 inches occurred with locally higher amounts, including 28 inches at the Tower SNOTEL site. Winds gusted up to 20 to 35 mph. For a continuation of this event please see the April 2009 Storm Data publication.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 31-MAR-09 16:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This event continued through April 1. Snowfall amounts ranging from 2 to 4 inches occurred across the area. For a continuation of this event please see the April 2009 Storm Data publication.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 31-MAR-09 18:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This event continued through April 1. Snowfall of 3 to 8 inches occurred across the area. For a continuation of this event please see the April 2009 Storm Data publication.

Winter Weather in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 31-MAR-09 23:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This event continued through April 1. Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches occurred across the area, as well as wind gusts up to 20 to 30 mph. For a continuation of this event please see the April 2009 Storm Data publication.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 31-MAR-09 12:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

This event continued through April 2. Snowfall amounts ranging from 5 to 12 inches occurred over the area. Also, strong winds gusted up to 30 to 55 mph, with locally higher wind gusts up to 70 mph reported at Eagle Mountain. For a continuation of this event please see the April 2009 Storm Data publication.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 31-MAR-09 14:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This event continued through April 2. Snowfall of 5 to 11 inches occurred above the 8,000 foot level. Winds gusted up to 20 to 30 mph. For a continuation of this event please see the April 2009 Storm Data publication.