A Pacific trough and a series of upper level disturbances brought a prolonged period of snow and strong winds to much of western Colorado. This resulted in widespread heavy snow across the mountains and some of the lower valleys. Additionally, cold air trapped in the valleys resulted in areas of freezing rain.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 22-JAN-09 19:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall amounts of 14 to 37 inches occurred while wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 23-JAN-09 21:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall amounts of 12 to 41 inches occurred while wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 23-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 26-JAN-09 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall amounts of 12 to 23 inches occurred while wind gusts of 25 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

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

Snowfall amounts of 12 to 18 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 23-JAN-09 02:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall amounts of 12 to 28 inches occurred while wind gusts of 30 to 60 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 22-JAN-09 20:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall amounts of 12 to 32 inches occurred while wind gusts of 30 to 70 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 25-JAN-09 21:00:00 to 26-JAN-09 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 6 to 12 inches occurred while wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. Localized blizzard conditions were reported and Highway 64 was closed for a period of time due to the adverse weather.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 25-JAN-09 22:00:00 to 26-JAN-09 22:00:00 (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 25 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 22-JAN-09 03:00:00 to 22-JAN-09 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain occurred resulting in icy roads.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 22-JAN-09 05:00:00 to 22-JAN-09 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain occurred resulting in icy roads.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 23-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred above 8000 feet while wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 22-JAN-09 19:00:00 to 27-JAN-09 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall amounts of 20 inches up to 4 feet occurred across the area 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-JAN-09 23:00:00 to 26-JAN-09 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread snowfall amounts of 12 to 30 inches occurred while wind gusts of 20 to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. Locally higher snow amounts of 37 inches occurred at Aspen Highlands Ski Area.

Winter Storm in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 23-JAN-09 18:00:00 to 26-JAN-09 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall amounts around 12 inches occurred above 8000 feet while wind gusts of 30 to 55 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.