A Pacific trough moved across the intermountain region and produced significant snowfall in many locations during one of the busiest travel times of the year.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-10 10:00:00 to 29-NOV-10 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This was a high impact event for travelers returning home after Thanksgiving.  Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches was measured.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-10 07:00:00 to 29-NOV-10 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 10 to 14 inches was measured across much of the area.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-10 12:00:00 to 29-NOV-10 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 4 to 12 inches was measured.  Locally heavier amounts included 16 inches at Columbine Pass SNOTEL site.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-10 09:00:00 to 29-NOV-10 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches was measured.  Locally heavier amounts included 18 inches at the Mancos SNOTEL site.  Wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-10 09:00:00 to 29-NOV-10 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches was measured.  Locally heavier amounts included 7 inches at Mesa Verde National Park and 8 inches near Dolores.  Wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-10 10:00:00 to 28-NOV-10 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches was measured in most areas.

Winter Weather in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-10 11:00:00 to 29-NOV-10 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches was measured in most areas.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-10 09:00:00 to 29-NOV-10 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 9 to 16 inches was measured.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-10 09:00:00 to 29-NOV-10 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 5 to 10 inches was measured.  Wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-10 10:00:00 to 29-NOV-10 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 4 to 10 inches was measured.  Locally heavier amounts included 13 inches at Irwin Lodge.  Wind gusts of 20 to 45 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-10 08:00:00 to 29-NOV-10 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 5 to 10 inches was measured.  Locally heavier amounts included 13 inches at the Lone Cone SNOTEL site.  Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-10 08:00:00 to 29-NOV-10 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 10 to 14 inches was measured.  Locally heavier amounts included 21 inches at Steamboat Springs Ski Area.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-10 19:00:00 to 29-NOV-10 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches was measured, mainly in the Montrose and Paonia areas.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-10 21:00:00 to 29-NOV-10 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches was measured across the western half of the zone, with lesser amounts in the eastern half.