A Pacific trough moved across the Northern Rockies and dragged a cold front over western Colorado that resulted in significant mountain snowfall.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-MAR-11 15:00:00 to 22-MAR-11 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 3 to 12 inches were measured with locally heavier amounts, including 14 inches at Steamboat Springs Ski Area.  Winds gusted 25 to 40 mph at times that created areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 21-MAR-11 21:00:00 to 22-MAR-11 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 5 to 12 inches were measured across the area, with locally heavier amounts that included 16 inches at Vail Ski Area.  Some blowing and drifting of snow occurred as winds gusted 25 to 50 mph.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-MAR-11 18:00:00 to 22-MAR-11 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall amounts of 3 to 12 inches were measured across the area with locally heavier amounts, including 14 inches at Trappers Lake.  Wind gusts of 35 to 50 mph  created areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 21-MAR-11 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-11 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 11 inches was measured across the area along with wind gusts up to 60 mph that created areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-MAR-11 18:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 6 to 12 inches fell across the area with locally higher amounts, including  18 inches measured on Schofield Pass.  Wind gusts of 35 to 70 mph creating areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-MAR-11 17:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches was measured across the area. Blowing and drifting snow occurred as winds gusted in the 35 to 70 mph range.  Locally stronger wind gusts included 88 mph on Mount Abrahms.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-MAR-11 16:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall in the 3 to 12 inch range fell across the area.  Locally heavier amounts, included 16 inches at Silverton Mountain Ski Area.  Winds gusted in the 30 to 50 mph range and caused areas of blowing and drifting snow.  Locally stronger gusts exceeded 90 mph on the highest mountain top levels, including a gust to 98 mph on Eagle Mountain.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 21-MAR-11 19:00:00 to 22-MAR-11 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 5 to 11 inches were measured above the 8000 foot level. Some localized blowing and drifting of snow occurred as winds gusted up to 40 mph.