An energetic early spring low pressure system moved southeast across western Colorado and brought heavy snow and gusty winds to much of the area.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 24-MAR-09 18:00:00 to 26-MAR-09 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 8 to 13 inches occurred.

Winter Weather in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 24-MAR-09 23:00:00 to 26-MAR-09 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 5 inches occurred with local amounts of 6 inches around Collbran. Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 26-MAR-09 03:00:00 to 27-MAR-09 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 4 to 6 inches occurred with locally higher amounts, including 9 inches 4 miles west northwest of Colona. Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 24-MAR-09 17:00:00 to 26-MAR-09 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches occurred with wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph producing blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 24-MAR-09 15:00:00 to 27-MAR-09 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 12 to 24 inches occurred. Wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 24-MAR-09 17:00:00 to 27-MAR-09 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 10 to 21 inches occurred. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 24-MAR-09 22:00:00 to 27-MAR-09 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 11 to 18 inches occurred. Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 24-MAR-09 15:00:00 to 27-MAR-09 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 10 to 24 inches occurred with local amounts of 27 inches near McClure Pass. Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 24-MAR-09 23:00:00 to 26-MAR-09 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 9 inches occurred with local amounts of 12 inches near Edwards. Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 25-MAR-09 20:00:00 to 26-MAR-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. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 24-MAR-09 18:00:00 to 26-MAR-09 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 9 inches occurred with local amounts of 13 inches around Hayden. Wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 24-MAR-09 16:00:00 to 27-MAR-09 07:00:00 (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 16 inches at Silverton Mountain Ski Area. Wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 24-MAR-09 15:00:00 to 27-MAR-09 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 10 to 20 inches occurred. Wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 24-MAR-09 15:00:00 to 27-MAR-09 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 10 to 23 inches occurred. Wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 25-MAR-09 15:00:00 to 27-MAR-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 locally higher amounts above 8000 feet, including 13 inches at Columbine Pass. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 25-MAR-09 10:00:00 to 27-MAR-09 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall around 12 inches occurred above 8000 feet. Wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.