A moist Pacific trough produced significant snowfall in the mountains of western Colorado and most lower elevation areas of northwest Colorado.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 27-MAR-11 15:00:00 to 29-MAR-11 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 5 to 10 inches was measured across the area.  Winds gusted 20 to 35 mph and produced local blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 27-MAR-11 13:00:00 to 29-MAR-11 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 12 to 22 inches was measured across the area.  Winds gusted 20 to 35 mph and produced local blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 27-MAR-11 12:00:00 to 29-MAR-11 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 12 to 24 inches was measured across the area.  Locally heavier amounts included 26 inches at Snowmass Ski Area.  Winds gusted 20 to 35 mph and produced local blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 27-MAR-11 15:00:00 to 29-MAR-11 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 10 to 24 inches was measured across the area.  Locally heavier snowfall amounts included 26 inches at Gothic.  Winds gusted 20 to 30 mph and produced local blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 27-MAR-11 13:00:00 to 29-MAR-11 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 12 to 21 inches was measured across the area.  Winds gusted 20 to 35 mph and produced local blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 27-MAR-11 21:00:00 to 29-MAR-11 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches was measured across the area.  Locally heavier amounts included 10 inches at Hayden.  Winds gusted 20 to 35 mph and produced local blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 27-MAR-11 23:00:00 to 29-MAR-11 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 10 inches was measured across the area.  Winds gusted 20 to 30 mph and produced local blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 27-MAR-11 17:00:00 to 29-MAR-11 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 3 to 8 inches was measured across the area.  Winds gusted 25 to 50 mph and produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 27-MAR-11 21:00:00 to 28-MAR-11 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches was measured across the area.  Locally heavier amounts included 6 to 10 inches in Eagle, Gypsum, and Wolcott.  Winds gusted 20 to 30 mph and produced local blowing and drifting snow.