An upper level low pressure system pushed a cold front from north to south across the region, and was followed by a Pacific stream of moisture that brought prolonged snowfall to portions of eastern Utah and western Colorado. The southern and central mountains were favored, as well as the southern Colorado and southeast Utah valleys.

Winter Storm in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 19-FEB-10 07:00:00 to 21-FEB-10 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 6 to 14 inches occurred. Wind gusts up to 25 mph produced localized blowing snow.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 19-FEB-10 10:00:00 to 21-FEB-10 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 8 to 17 inches occurred. Locally higher amounts included 19 inches about 4 miles northwest of Colona and 23 inches near Crawford. Wind gusts of 25 mph produced localized blowing snow.

Winter Storm in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 19-FEB-10 11:00:00 to 21-FEB-10 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall occurred across about half of the area with amounts ranging from 6 to 10 inches. Western and southeastern portions of the area saw the highest snowfall amounts, with about 8 inches reported near Mack and 10 inches near Whitewater. Meanwhile, areas extending from Fruita eastward into Palisade generally saw 2 inches or less.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 19-FEB-10 06:00:00 to 21-FEB-10 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 6 to 11 inches occurred.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 19-FEB-10 06:00:00 to 21-FEB-10 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 8 inches occurred with locally higher amounts of up to a foot reported 6 miles northeast of Meeker.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 19-FEB-10 08:00:00 to 21-FEB-10 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 8 inches occurred with locally higher amounts of up to 13 inches reported in Clark.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 19-FEB-10 05:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred with locally higher amounts of up to 20 inches reported at the Lost Dog SNOTEL site.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 19-FEB-10 05:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 24 to 39 inches occurred. Wind gusts up to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 19-FEB-10 04:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 22 to 45 inches occurred. Wind gusts up to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 19-FEB-10 07:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 12 to 24 inches occurred below the 8,000 foot level, while 24 to 40 inches of snow fell above 8,000 feet. Wind gusts up to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 19-FEB-10 07:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy snowfall of 18 to 34 inches occurred. Wind gusts up to 50 mph, with local gusts up to 66 mph, produced significant blowing and drifting snow. Red Mountain Pass along Highway 550 was closed for a period of time.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 19-FEB-10 00:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy snowfall of 16 to 36 inches occurred, with locally higher amounts of up to 52 inches reported at Silverton Mountain Ski Area. Wind gusts up to 50 mph produced significant blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 19-FEB-10 10:00:00 to 21-FEB-10 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 6 to 18 inches occurred. Locally higher amounts were reported, including 20 inches in Cimmaron. Wind gusts up to 25 mph produced localized blowing snow.

Winter Storm in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 19-FEB-10 11:00:00 to 21-FEB-10 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy snowfall of 12 to 20 inches occurred.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 19-FEB-10 07:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 12 to 30 inches occurred. Wind gusts of 25 mph produced localized blowing snow.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 19-FEB-10 07:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snowfall of 12 to 21 inches occurred. Wind gusts of 25 mph produced localized blowing snow.

Winter Storm in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 19-FEB-10 01:00:00 to 21-FEB-10 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 6 to 16 inches occurred. Wind gusts of 30 mph produced localized blowing snow.

Winter Storm in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 19-FEB-10 08:00:00 to 22-FEB-10 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 8 to 21 inches occurred. Wind gusts up to 25 mph produced localized blowing snow.

Winter Storm in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 19-FEB-10 00:00:00 to 21-FEB-10 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 6 to 13 inches occurred. Wind gusts up to 30 mph produced localized blowing snow.