A persistent and moist northwest flow aloft resulted in significant snowfall across western Colorado.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 14-NOV-10 22:00:00 to 15-NOV-10 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of about 5 inches occurred above the 8000 foot level.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph resulted in local areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 14-NOV-10 18:00:00 to 15-NOV-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 10 inches occurred across most of the area.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 14-NOV-10 22:00:00 to 15-NOV-10 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 4 to 9 inches occurred.  Wind gusts of 15 to 30 mph produced local areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 14-NOV-10 19:00:00 to 15-NOV-10 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred, with locally higher amounts up to 7 inches.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph resulted in local areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 14-NOV-10 20:00:00 to 15-NOV-10 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches occurred.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced local areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 14-NOV-10 20:00:00 to 15-NOV-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred, with locally higher amounts up to 9 inches in the Glenwood Springs area.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 14-NOV-10 15:00:00 to 17-NOV-10 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 18 to 26 inches pounded the area.  Locally higher amounts included 40 inches at the Tower SNOTEL site.  Wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph resulted in local blizzard conditions.  Highway 40 was closed for a period of time on the 16th.

Winter Weather in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 14-NOV-10 10:00:00 to 15-NOV-10 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 11 inches occurred.  LOcally higher amounts included 14 inches at Irwin Lodge.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 14-NOV-10 14:00:00 to 15-NOV-10 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 4 to 6 inches occurred above the 8000 foot level.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 14-NOV-10 18:00:00 to 16-NOV-10 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred, with locally higher amounts including 15 inches at Red Mountain Pass.  Wind gusts of 30 to 60 mph caused local blizzard conditions.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 15-NOV-10 02:00:00 to 17-NOV-10 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 4 to 8 inches occurred.  Wind gusts of 25 to 60 mph produced local blizzard conditions.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 14-NOV-10 15:00:00 to 17-NOV-10 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 10 to 21 inches occurred.  Interstate 70 was closed for a period of time on the 16th, with local blizzard conditions were reported by law enforcement.  Otherwise, measured wind gusts were generally in the 25 to 45 mph range.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 14-NOV-10 15:00:00 to 17-NOV-10 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 12 to 25 inches occurred.  Wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 16-NOV-10 04:00:00 to 17-NOV-10 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

New snowfall of 5 to 8 inches was measured.  Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph produced  areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 16-NOV-10 03:00:00 to 17-NOV-10 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 8 inches was measured.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 16-NOV-10 02:00:00 to 16-NOV-10 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 4 to 7 inches was measured.  Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.