The first in a series of moist Pacific storms spread rain and snow across western Colorado and eastern Utah. Heavy snowfall favored southeast Utah and southwest Colorado. This was the beginning of a very active and wet weather pattern across the southern portion of the region.

Winter Weather in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 18-JAN-10 17:00:00 to 19-JAN-10 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 5 inches occurred over the area.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 18-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 19-JAN-10 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred across the area with locally higher amounts of up to 20 inches measured at the Park Reservoir SNOTEL. Winds gusted up to 45 mph and produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 18-JAN-10 11:00:00 to 19-JAN-10 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy snowfall of 10 to 20 inches occurred across the area, with locally higher amounts of up to 24 inches measured at the Mancos SNOTEL site. Wind gusts up to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 18-JAN-10 15:00:00 to 19-JAN-10 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 8 to 14 inches occurred across the area.

Winter Storm in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 18-JAN-10 17:00:00 to 19-JAN-10 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 10 to 15 inches occurred over the area.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 18-JAN-10 17:00:00 to 19-JAN-10 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 7 inches fell above the 8,000 foot level. Wind gusts up to 30 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 18-JAN-10 17:00:00 to 19-JAN-10 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 4 to 6 inches occurred over the area.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 18-JAN-10 15:00:00 to 19-JAN-10 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 5 to 11 inches occurred across the area. Wind gusts up to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 18-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 19-JAN-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snowfall of 8 to 16 inches occurred across the area. Wind gusts up to 30 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 19-JAN-10 01:00:00 to 19-JAN-10 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 4 to 8 inches occurred across the area, with locally higher amounts of up to 13 inches measured at the Schofield Pass SNOTEL. Wind gusts up to 30 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.