A moist Pacific trough produced heavy snowfall in many mountain areas of western Colorado, as well as some lower elevation areas of northwest Colorado.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 06-MAR-11 09:00:00 to 09-MAR-11 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 12 to 23 inches were measured across the area.  Wind gusts to 30 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 06-MAR-11 09:00:00 to 09-MAR-11 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall accumulations of 12 to 23 inches were measured across the area.  Wind gusts to 35 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 06-MAR-11 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-11 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 8 to 14 inches were measured across the area.  Wind gusts to 35 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 06-MAR-11 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-11 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall accumulations of 8 to 20 inches were measured across the area.  Locally higher amounts included 37 inches at Irwin Lodge.  Wind gusts to 25 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 06-MAR-11 15:00:00 to 08-MAR-11 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 8 to 24 inches were measured across the area.  Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 07-MAR-11 10:00:00 to 08-MAR-11 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall accumulations of 10 to 13 inches were measured across the area above the 8000 foot level.  Wind gusts to 25 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 06-MAR-11 13:00:00 to 08-MAR-11 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall accumulations of 10 to 25 inches were measured above the 8000 foot level.  Wind gusts to 35 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 06-MAR-11 11:00:00 to 08-MAR-11 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall accumulations of 10 to 24 inches were measured across the area.  Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 07-MAR-11 19:00:00 to 09-MAR-11 06:00:00 (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, with locally higher amounts up to 13 inches.  Wind gusts to 30 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 07-MAR-11 23:00:00 to 09-MAR-11 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches were measured across the area.  Wind gusts to 30 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 07-MAR-11 23:00:00 to 09-MAR-11 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall accumulations of 3 to 6 inches were measured across the area.  Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 06-MAR-11 23:00:00 to 08-MAR-11 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall accumulations of 2 to 6 inches were measured across the area.  Wind gusts to 25 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 06-MAR-11 15:00:00 to 08-MAR-11 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall accumulations of 4 to 6 inches were measured across the area, with locally higher amounts up to 10 inches.

Winter Weather in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 07-MAR-11 15:00:00 to 08-MAR-11 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall accumulations of 2 to 6 inches were measured across the area.  Wind gusts to 25 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 06-MAR-11 15:00:00 to 08-MAR-11 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall accumulations of 3 to 6 inches were measured across the area.  Locally higher amounts included 10 inches at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.