A Pacific storm system deepened over western Colorado and brought significant snow to the mountains and some lower elevations as the associated cold front pushed through the region.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 23-FEB-13 10:00:00 to 24-FEB-13 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall totals of 5 to 7 inches were reported above the 8000 foot level. Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph also produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 23-FEB-13 10:00:00 to 24-FEB-13 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals of 3 to 7 inches were reported across the area.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 23-FEB-13 10:00:00 to 24-FEB-13 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Winter Weather in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 23-FEB-13 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-13 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals of 2 to 5 inches were reported across the area.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 23-FEB-13 12:00:00 to 24-FEB-13 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals of 4 to 11 inches were reported across the area.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 23-FEB-13 09:00:00 to 24-FEB-13 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals of around 3 inches were reported across the area.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 23-FEB-13 11:00:00 to 24-FEB-13 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall totals of 6 to 9 inches were measured across the area.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 23-FEB-13 11:00:00 to 24-FEB-13 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall totals of 5 to 11 inches were measured across the area.  Locally higher amounts included 13 inches at Telluride Ski Area. Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph created areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 23-FEB-13 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-13 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals of 2 to 5 inches were reported across the area.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 23-FEB-13 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-13 05:00:00 (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. Wind gusts of 20 to 45 mph created areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 23-FEB-13 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-13 12:00:00 (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.  Locally higher amounts included 17 inches at Powderhorn Ski Area. Winds gusts of 20 to 30 mph also produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 23-FEB-13 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-13 10:00:00 (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. Locally higher amounts included 8 inches at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Winter Weather in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 23-FEB-13 09:00:00 to 24-FEB-13 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 23-FEB-13 09:00:00 to 24-FEB-13 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals of 6 to 11 inches were measured across the area. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph also produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 23-FEB-13 09:00:00 to 24-FEB-13 14:00:00 (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.  Locally higher amounts included 15 inches at the Porphyry Creek SNOTEL site.