A strong and moist upper trough and an associated vigorous cold front moved across the region.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 29-DEC-10 06:00:00 to 31-DEC-10 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 6 to 20 inches were measured across the area.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 29-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 1.5 feet to 3 feet were measured across the area.  Locally heavier amounts included 47 inches at Trickle Park Reservoir.  Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 29-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 31-DEC-10 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 4 to 12 inches were measured across the area.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 29-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 31-DEC-10 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 1 to 2 feet were measured across the area.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 29-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 31-DEC-10 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall accumulations of 1 to 2 feet were measured across the area.  Locally heavier amounts included 31 inches at the Bison Lake SNOTEL site.

Winter Storm in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 29-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 31-DEC-10 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 10 to 24 inches were measured across the area.  Locally heavier amounts included 35 inches on Columbine Pass.  Wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph produced areas of blowing snow.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 29-DEC-10 15:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 6 to 12 inches were measured mainly in Delta County.  Lesser snowfall amounts occurred in Montrose County.

Winter Storm in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 29-DEC-10 07:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 4 to 8 inches were measured across the area.

Winter Storm in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 29-DEC-10 05:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 6 to 8 inches were measured across the area. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 29-DEC-10 05:00:00 to 31-DEC-10 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall accumulations of 10 to 24 inches were measured across the area.  Wind gusts of 25 to 60 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 29-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 31-DEC-10 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall accumulations of 1.5 feet to 3 feet were measured across the area.  Wind gusts of 25 to 60 mph produced areas of blowing drifting snow.  Locally stronger wind gusts included 74 mph at Mt. Putney and 73 mph at Mt. Abrahms.

Winter Storm in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 29-DEC-10 06:00:00 to 31-DEC-10 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 1 to 2 feet were measured across the area. Wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 29-DEC-10 06:00:00 to 31-DEC-10 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 1 to 2 feet were measured across the area. Wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 29-DEC-10 06:00:00 to 31-DEC-10 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 6 to 10 inches were measured across the area. Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow, as well as snow drifts up to 3 feet deep.

Winter Storm in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 29-DEC-10 06:00:00 to 31-DEC-10 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of around a foot were measured across the area.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 29-DEC-10 08:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 2 to 5 inches were measured across most of the area.

Winter Storm in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 29-DEC-10 04:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 6 to 12 inches were measured across the area.  Locally heavier amounts included 16 inches in the Paradox area.

Winter Storm in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 30-DEC-10 02:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 4 to 7 inches were measured across the area.

Winter Storm in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 29-DEC-10 06:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 4 to 7 inches were measured across the area.

Winter Storm in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 29-DEC-10 02:00:00 to 30-DEC-10 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall accumulations of 1 to 2 feet were measured.  Wind gusts of 15 to 30 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 29-DEC-10 04:00:00 to 31-DEC-10 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 1 to 2 feet were measured across the area. Wind gusts of 15 to 30 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.