A strong winter storm system moved into the Great Basin region pulling a strong cold front with it. The front pushed through western Colorado where it spread heavy snow over the Colorado mountains and higher valleys of northwest Colorado. This event continued into April, so please see the April 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 31-MAR-10 20:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 23:59:00 (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. Wind gusts up to 35 mph produced areas of blowing snow. This event continued into April, so please see the April 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 31-MAR-10 16:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 23:59:00 (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 continued into April, so please see the April 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 31-MAR-10 15:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 23:59:00 (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 measured at Mt. Putney and 91 mph at Kendall Mountain. This event continued into April, so please see the April 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 31-MAR-10 18:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 23:59:00 (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 and generated extensive blowing and drifting snow. This event continued into April, so please see the April 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 31-MAR-10 20:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 23:59:00 (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 and generated extensive blowing and drifting snow. This event continued into April, so please see the April 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 31-MAR-10 20:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 23:59:00 (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 event continued into April, so please see the April 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 31-MAR-10 13:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 23:59:00 (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 continued into April, so please see the April 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 31-MAR-10 19:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 23:59:00 (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 continued into April, so please see the April 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 31-MAR-10 20:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 23:59:00 (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. This event continued into April, so please see the April 2010 Storm Data Publication for additional information.