An elongated Pacific trough and associated cold front brought significant to heavy snow to most mountains and some high elevation valleys of western Colorado.  The snowfall persisted after the upper trough passage under a moist northwest flow aloft.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 03-MAR-13 17:00:00 to 04-MAR-13 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 10 to 18 inches were measured across the area.  Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph produced widespread blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 03-MAR-13 18:00:00 to 04-MAR-13 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 4 to 11 inches were measured across the area.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced some areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 03-MAR-13 15:00:00 to 04-MAR-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall amounts of 8 to 12 inches were measured across the area.  Locally higher amounts included 14 inches at the Ripple Creek SNOTEL site.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced some areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 03-MAR-13 18:00:00 to 04-MAR-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall amounts of 5 to 12 inches were measured across the area.  Locally higher amounts included 16 inches at Silverton Mountain Ski Area.  Wind gusts of 25 to 50 mph produced widespread blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 04-MAR-13 04:00:00 to 04-MAR-13 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall amounts of 5 to 6 inches were measured across the area above the 8000 foot level.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced some areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 03-MAR-13 21:00:00 to 04-MAR-13 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches were measured across the area.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced some areas of blowing snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 03-MAR-13 17:00:00 to 04-MAR-13 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts of 5 to 9 inches were measured across the area.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 03-MAR-13 13:00:00 to 04-MAR-13 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 10 to 24 inches were measured across the area.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced some areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 03-MAR-13 19:00:00 to 04-MAR-13 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 6 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 NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 03-MAR-13 19:00:00 to 04-MAR-13 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall amounts of 5 to 12 inches were measured across the area.  Wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph produced widespread blowing and drifting snow.