A moist southwest flow aloft with embedded disturbances brought heavy snow to most mountain areas of western Colorado, as well as some lower elevation areas in northwest Colorado.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 16-MAR-11 23:00:00 to 18-MAR-11 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 11 to 18 inches were measured across the area. Wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 16-MAR-11 23:00:00 to 18-MAR-11 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall accumulations of 15 to 21 inches were measured across the area. Wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 17-MAR-11 01:00:00 to 18-MAR-11 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall accumulations of 6 to 12 inches were measured across the area. Locally higher amounts included 13 inches in the Meeker area. Wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 17-MAR-11 01:00:00 to 17-MAR-11 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall accumulations of 8 to 13 inches were measured across the area. Wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 17-MAR-11 07:00:00 to 18-MAR-11 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall accumulations of 5 to 7 inches were measured across the area.

Heavy Snow in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 17-MAR-11 07:00:00 to 18-MAR-11 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall accumulations of 6 to 9 inches were measured across the area.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 17-MAR-11 10:00:00 to 18-MAR-11 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall accumulations of 6 to 9 inches were measured across the area. Wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow. The chain law was in effect for a period of time over Douglas Pass.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 17-MAR-11 12:00:00 to 18-MAR-11 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 9 to 13 inches were measured across the area. Wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 17-MAR-11 12:00:00 to 18-MAR-11 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 4 to 12 inches were measured across the area. Interstate 70 over Vail Pass was closed on the evening of February 17th due to numerous vehicle accidents.

Winter Weather in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 17-MAR-11 14:00:00 to 18-MAR-11 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall accumulations of 3 to 10 inches were measured across the area. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 17-MAR-11 22:00:00 to 18-MAR-11 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall accumulations of 3 to 6 inches were measured across the area, with locally higher amounts up to 8 inches.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 17-MAR-11 19:00:00 to 18-MAR-11 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 4 to 11 inches were measured near of above the 7000 foot level.