A moist and vigorous Pacific trough produced significant snowfall with windy conditions in the mountains of western Colorado.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 09-APR-11 08:00:00 to 10-APR-11 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches was measured above the 8000 foot level.  Winds gusted 30 to 70 mph and produced extensive areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 09-APR-11 09:00:00 to 10-APR-11 23:00:00 (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.  Winds gusted 30 to 45 mph and produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 09-APR-11 11:00:00 to 11-APR-11 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches was measured across the area.  Winds gusted 30 to 40 mph and produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 09-APR-11 07:00:00 to 11-APR-11 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 10 to 14 inches was measured across the area.  Winds gusted 25 to 50 mph and produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 09-APR-11 16:00:00 to 10-APR-11 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall of 5 to 6 inches was measured above the 8000 foot level.  Winds gusted 30 to 50 mph and produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 09-APR-11 09:00:00 to 10-APR-11 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches was measured above the 8000 foot level.  Winds gusted 20 to 40 mph and produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 09-APR-11 11:00:00 to 11-APR-11 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 10 to 14 inches was measured across the area.  Locally heavier amounts included 21 inches at the Ripple Creek SNOTEL site.  Winds gusted 20 to 35 mph and produced local blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 09-APR-11 13:00:00 to 11-APR-11 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches was measured across the area, with locally heavier amounts up to 14 inches.  Winds gusted 25 to 40 mph and produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 09-APR-11 16:00:00 to 11-APR-11 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 12 inches was measured across the area.  Winds gusted 25 to 40 mph and produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 10-APR-11 04:00:00 to 10-APR-11 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 4 to 6 inches was measured across much of the area.  Winds gusted 20 to 25 and produced local blowing and drifting snow.