The third and strongest in a series of winter storms brought widespread snowfall across the mountains of eastern Utah and western Colorado, as well as rain and snow to the lower valleys. Strong south to southwest winds generated blizzard conditions over the southwest Colorado mountains.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 23-JAN-10 05:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 11 inches occurred across the area.

Blizzard in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-JAN-10 22:00:00 to 22-JAN-10 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Widespread blizzard conditions occurred as winds commonly gusted up to 50 mph. Localized gusts of up to 77 mph were reported at Mt. Putney. Extensive blowing and drifting snow generated snow drifts up to 12 feet deep in some areas. The adverse weather conditions, as well as several natural avalanches, caused the closure of highway 550 for 42 hours.

Blizzard in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 22-JAN-10 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wind speeds up to 45 mph produced widespread blizzard conditions. Locally higher wind gusts included 65 mph at Telluride Ski Area and 68 mph on Mt. Abrams. Snow drifts up to 10 feet deep were reported. The adverse weather conditions, along with several natural avalanches, caused the closure of highway 550 for 42 hours.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 22-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy snowfall of 12 to 32 inches occurred.  Wind gusts up to 40 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. The heavy snowfall resulted in numerous avalanches along Highway 550 which was closed for a period of 42 hours. Strong winds generated widespread blizzard conditions through the beginning hours of this storm.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 22-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 23-JAN-10 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy snowfall of 20 to 48 inches occurred with locally higher amounts of up to 56 inches measured at Silverton Ski Area. Wind gusts up to 40 mph produced blowing and drifting snow. The heavy snow resulted in numerous avalanches along highway 550 which was closed for a period of 42 hours. Strong winds generated widespread blizzard conditions through the beginning hours of this storm.

Winter Storm in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 21-JAN-10 05:00:00 to 22-JAN-10 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 12 to 24 inches occurred across the area. Due to the weight of new snowfall on top the week's previous snowfall, many outbuilding roofs collapsed. Wind gusts up to 40 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow, which resulted in local road closures.

Winter Storm in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 21-JAN-10 01:00:00 to 23-JAN-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 12 to 25 inches occurred.  Wind gusts up to 30 mph generated areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 21-JAN-10 02:00:00 to 23-JAN-10 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snowfall of 8 to 14 inches occurred. Blowing and drifting snow was caused by wind gusts up to 50 mph with localized gusts up to 56 mph at Douglas Pass.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 21-JAN-10 01:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 12 to 36 inches occurred over the area. Winds gusts up to 50 mph produced localized blizzard conditions which resulted in the closure of highway 65.

Winter Storm in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 21-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 23-JAN-10 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 12 to 21 inches occurred above the 8000 foot level. Wind gusts up to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 21-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 23-JAN-10 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred. Locally higher amounts included 10 inches in Carbondale.  Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon was closed for more than four hours due to two separate accidents on the slick roads which involved 20 vehicles about nine miles east of Glenwood Springs.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 12 to 29 inches occurred over the area. Blowing and drifting snow was caused by wind gusts up to 35 mph.

Winter Storm in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 21-JAN-10 04:00:00 to 22-JAN-10 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 6 to 12 inches occurred across the area. Some locally higher amounts included 15 inches 8 miles west of Cortez and 16 inches about 6 miles west of Mancos. Wind gusts up to 45 mph produced significant blowing and drifting snow, with snow drifts up to 5 feet deep reported near Cahone. The adverse weather conditions caused the closure of several area schools, as well as the temporary closure of some roads.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-JAN-10 12:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 12 to 32 inches occurred. Wind gusts up to 45 mph were reported with localized gusts up to 56 mph measured at Storm Peak Lab.  These winds resulted in widespread blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 21-JAN-10 11:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 8 to 20 inches occurred, with locally higher amounts up to 24 inches reported at Vail Ski Area. Wind gusts up to 35 mph produced some areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-JAN-10 18:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snowfall of 12 to 26 inches occurred, while wind gusts up to 45 mph produced blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 21-JAN-10 05:00:00 to 21-JAN-10 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of about 3 inches occurred across half of the area.