A moist Pacific trough produced significant snowfall, with heavy accumulations in a few areas, across western Colorado.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-12 02:00:00 to 25-DEC-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 10 to 30 inches were measured across the area.  Additionally, wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-12 04:00:00 to 25-DEC-12 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations of 5 to 7 inches were measured across the area.  Additionally, wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-12 07:00:00 to 25-DEC-12 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall totals of 5 to 8 inches were measured across the area.  Additionally, wind gusts of 15 to 30 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-12 02:00:00 to 25-DEC-12 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals of 5 to 8 inches were measured across the area.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-12 09:00:00 to 25-DEC-12 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals of 5 to 12 inches were measured across the area.

Winter Weather in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-12 02:00:00 to 25-DEC-12 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals of 5 to 12 inches were measured across the area.  Locally higher amounts included 14 inches at Schofield Pass.  Additionally, wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-12 01:00:00 to 25-DEC-12 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snowfall totals of 6 to 12 inches were measured across the area.  Additionally, wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-12 07:00:00 to 24-DEC-12 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals of 8 to 10 inches were measured across the area.  Additionally, wind gusts of 15 to 30 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-12 09:00:00 to 25-DEC-12 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall totals of 5 to 12 inches were measured across the area.  Additionally, wind gusts of 15 to 30 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-12 07:00:00 to 24-DEC-12 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals of 3 to 6 inches were measured across the area.

Winter Weather in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 24-DEC-12 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals of 3 to 5 inches were measured across the area.

Winter Weather in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-12 04:00:00 to 25-DEC-12 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals of 3 to 6 inches were measured across the area.

Winter Weather in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-12 10:00:00 to 24-DEC-12 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall totals of 2 to 4 inches were measured across the area.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-12 10:00:00 to 24-DEC-12 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals of 2 to 6 inches were measured across the area.

Winter Weather in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 25-DEC-12 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals of 2 to 4 inches were measured across the area.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-12 06:00:00 to 25-DEC-12 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall totals of 4 to 10 inches were measured across the area.  Additionally, wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-12 07:00:00 to 24-DEC-12 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals of 2 to 4 inches were measured across the area.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 24-DEC-12 04:00:00 to 25-DEC-12 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals of 5 to 10 inches were measured across the area.