A Pacific cold front and a vigorous disturbance embedded in a southwest flow aloft combined to produce significant snowfall in most mountains and northwest valleys, as well as blizzard conditions in some mountain areas of western Colorado.

Blizzard in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 17-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 17-FEB-11 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard conditions were widespread above the 9000 foot level where wind gusts of 30 to 55 mph were recorded.

Blizzard in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 17-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 17-FEB-11 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Blizzard conditions were widespread above the 9000 foot level, with wind gusts of 30 to 55 mph.  Locally stronger winds were measured, including a gust to 76 mph near Monarch Pass.

Blizzard in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 17-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 17-FEB-11 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Blizzard conditions were widespread above the 8000 foot level where wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph were recorded.

Blizzard in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 17-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 17-FEB-11 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Blizzard conditions were widespread mainly above the 9000 foot level where wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph were recorded. Locally stronger wind gusts included 76 mph at mid mountain within the Telluride Ski Area.

Blizzard in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 17-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 17-FEB-11 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Blizzard conditions were widespread mainly near and above the 10,000 foot level where wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph were recorded.  Locally stronger wind gusts included 81 mph on Eagle Mountain.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 17-FEB-11 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-11 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 5 to 12 inches were measured across the area.  Locally heavier amounts included 17 inches at the Tower SNOTEL site.  Wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 17-FEB-11 02:00:00 to 17-FEB-11 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall accumulations of 5 to 12 inches were measured across the area.  Wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 17-FEB-11 02:00:00 to 17-FEB-11 19:00:00 (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.  Locally heavier amounts included 15 inches at Beaver Creek Ski Area.  Wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 17-FEB-11 02:00:00 to 17-FEB-11 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 3 to 7 inches were measured across the area. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 17-FEB-11 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-11 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Blizzard conditions preceded the onset of this snowfall event and persisted during the early period of the snowfall. Accumulations of 4 to 12 inches of new snow were measured across the area.  Locally higher amounts included 14 inches at Schofield Pass.  Blowing and drifting snow continued after the blizzard conditions abated.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 17-FEB-11 02:00:00 to 17-FEB-11 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard conditions preceded the onset of this snowfall event and persisted during the early period of the snowfall. Accumulations of 4 to 11 inches of new snow were measured across the area. Blowing and drifting snow continued after the blizzard conditions abated.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 17-FEB-11 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-11 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall accumulations of 4 to 8 inches were measured across the area, with locally higher amounts up to 12 inches in the Hamilton area. Wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.