A strong Pacific trough produced significant to heavy snowfall in the mountains and some lower elevation areas of western Colorado.

Winter Weather in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 05-NOV-11 16:00:00 to 05-NOV-11 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall ranged from 3 to 5 inches in the western portion of the zone.  Locally higher amounts included 7 inches at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.  Wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 05-NOV-11 05:00:00 to 05-NOV-11 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall ranged from 3 to 6 inches. Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 05-NOV-11 09:00:00 to 05-NOV-11 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall ranged from 3 to 5 inches across most of the area. Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced some areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 05-NOV-11 10:00:00 to 05-NOV-11 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall ranged from 3 to 4 inches across most of the area. Wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 05-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 06-NOV-11 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall ranged from 10 to 18 inches.  Wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 05-NOV-11 01:00:00 to 06-NOV-11 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall ranged from 7 to 14 inches.  Wind gusts of 30 to 60 mph produced widespread blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 05-NOV-11 03:00:00 to 06-NOV-11 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall ranged from 8 to 14 inches.  Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 05-NOV-11 03:00:00 to 06-NOV-11 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall ranged from 5 to 12 inches above the 8000 foot level. Wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 05-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 06-NOV-11 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall ranged from 5 to 12 inches. Locally higher amounts included 13 inches at the Monument on Highway 550 and the Lizard Head Pass SNOTEL site. Wind gusts of 35 to 60 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 05-NOV-11 03:00:00 to 06-NOV-11 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall ranged from 5 to 12 inches  Locally higher amounts included 14 inches at Schofield Pass. Wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 05-NOV-11 12:00:00 to 06-NOV-11 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall ranged from 5 to 8 inches. Wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 05-NOV-11 01:00:00 to 05-NOV-11 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall around 5 inches occurred above the 8000 foot level. Wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow.  Locally stronger winds to 73 mph were measured on Douglas Pass.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 05-NOV-11 06:00:00 to 06-NOV-11 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall ranged from 4 to 8 inches.  Locally higher amounts included 14 inches at the Tower SNOTEL site. Wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.