A strong winter storm system moved into the Great Basin Region pulling a strong cold front with it. The front stalled over northeast Utah, where it produced heavy snowfall over the eastern Utah mountains. The front then pushed through western Colorado spreading heavy snow over the Colorado mountains and higher valleys across northwest Colorado. This event began in March, so please see the March 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-APR-10 00:00:00 to 02-APR-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall produced accumulations ranging from 12 to 22 inches. Winds gusted up to 50 mph generating extensive blowing and drifting snow. This event began in March, so please see the March 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 01-APR-10 00:00:00 to 02-APR-10 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall produced accumulations ranging from 9 to 20 inches. Wind gusts ranging from 40 to 60 mph generated extensive blowing and drifting snow. This began in March, so please see the March 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 01-APR-10 00:00:00 to 02-APR-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall produced accumulations ranging from 9 to 17 inches. Wind gusts up to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow. Severe winter weather conditions and multiple vehicle accidents caused the closure of Interstate 70 in both directions over Vail Pass. Tennessee Pass along Highway 24 was also closed due to many vehicle accidents. This event began in March, so please see the March 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-APR-10 00:00:00 to 02-APR-10 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall produced accumulations of 8 to 15 inches, with locally higher amounts of up to 20 inches reported over Schofield Pass. Wind gusts ranged from 30 mph to 50 mph generating extensive blowing and drifting snow. This event began in March, so please see the March 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-APR-10 00:00:00 to 02-APR-10 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy snowfall produced accumulations generally around 10 to 15 inches. Extensive blowing and drifting snow was caused by strong wind gusts up to 65 mph, with localized gusts as high as 91 mph on Mt. Abrahms. This event began in March, so please see the March 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-APR-10 00:00:00 to 02-APR-10 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy snowfall produced accumulations of 8 to 16 inches across about half of the area, with about 5 to 7 inches elsewhere. Extensive blowing and drifting snow was caused by frequent wind gusts up to 60 mph, with locally stronger gusts up to 83 mph reported at Mt. Putney, and 91 mph at Kendall Mountain.  This event began in March, so please see the March 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-APR-10 06:00:00 to 01-APR-10 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 inches occurred across most of the area. Locally higher amounts up to 6 inches were reported 3 miles east of New Castle. Extensive blowing and drifting snow was caused by frequent wind gusts up to 40 mph.

Winter Weather in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 01-APR-10 10:00:00 to 02-APR-10 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 6 inches with wind gusts of 40 mph producing extensive blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-APR-10 00:00:00 to 02-APR-10 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snowfall produced accumulations of 12 to 26 inches while wind gusts up to 45 mph caused extensive blowing and drifting snow.  This event began in March, so please see the March 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-APR-10 00:00:00 to 02-APR-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall produced accumulations of 6 to 10 inches across mainly northern and eastern portions of the area. Wind gusts up to 50 mph generated extensive blowing and drifting snow.  The heavy, wet snow weighed down tree limbs and power lines, which resulted in several power outages across the Yampa Valley affecting areas from Craig to Hayden to Steamboat Springs. Over 500 residents were without power This event began in March, so please see the March 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-APR-10 00:00:00 to 02-APR-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts ranged from 8 to 13 inches. Locally higher amounts were reported, including 16 inches in Clark. Winds gusted up to 35 mph producing areas of blowing snow.  The heavy, wet snow weighed down tree limbs and power lines, which resulted in several power outages across the Yampa Valley affecting areas from Craig to Hayden to Steamboat Springs. This event began in March, so please see the March 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 01-APR-10 00:00:00 to 02-APR-10 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts ranged from 4 to 8 inches. Wind gusts up to 40 mph produced areas of blowing snow. This event began in March, so please see the March 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Winter Storm in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 01-APR-10 02:00:00 to 02-APR-10 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall produced accumulations of 12 to 15 inches above 8,000 feet, with 2 to 6 inches elsewhere. Wind gusts to 40 mph generated areas of blowing snow.