An upper trough crossed the region and was followed by a moist northwest flow aloft which resulted in significant to heavy snowfall.  Strong winds combined with the snowfall in some areas which resulted in blizzard conditions.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 21-DEC-14 11:00:00 to 22-DEC-14 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall amounts of 3 to 12 inches were measured across the area. Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.  Highway 62 over Dallas Divide was closed at times.

Winter Storm in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 21-DEC-14 09:00:00 to 22-DEC-14 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall amounts of 8 to 14 inches were measured above the 7500 foot level.  Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.  Chain laws were in effect for Highway 139 over Douglas Pass.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-DEC-14 03:00:00 to 22-DEC-14 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 8 to 16 inches were measured across the area.  Locally higher amounts included 20 inches at Steamboat Lake State Park and 19 inches at the Tower SNOTEL site.  Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-DEC-14 05:00:00 to 22-DEC-14 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

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

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 21-DEC-14 09:00:00 to 23-DEC-14 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall amounts of 10 to 24 inches were measured across the area.  Locally higher amounts included 29 inches at Ski Cooper Ski Area.  Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.  I-70 at Vail Pass was closed at times and there were numerous vehicle accidents reported.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-DEC-14 07:00:00 to 22-DEC-14 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 10 to 16 inches were measured across the area.  Locally higher amounts included 38 inches at Irwin Lodge.  Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 21-DEC-14 19:00:00 to 22-DEC-14 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches were measured across the area.  Locally higher amounts included 16 inches at Twin Lakes.  Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-DEC-14 07:00:00 to 21-DEC-14 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall amounts of 8 to 16 inches were measured across the area.  Locally higher amounts included 24 inches on Highway 550 at Red Mountain Pass. Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-DEC-14 07:00:00 to 21-DEC-14 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall amounts of 7 to 15 inches were measured across the area. Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 21-DEC-14 05:00:00 to 22-DEC-14 23:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts of 6 to 14 inches were measured across the area. Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 21-DEC-14 06:00:00 to 22-DEC-14 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts of 6 to 10 inches were measured across the area.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Blizzard in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-DEC-14 18:00:00 to 22-DEC-14 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Widespread blizzard conditions occurred above the 8000 foot level.  Highway 550 was closed for much of the time.  Durango Mountain Ski Area was closed.  Many trees and some power lines were downed.  Avalanches were reported.  Widespread wind gusts of 30 to 60 mph were measured across the area.  Even stronger gusts to 100 mph were measured at ridgetops.

Blizzard in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-DEC-14 15:00:00 to 22-DEC-14 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Widespread blizzard conditions occurred across much of the area with many trees and some power lines downed by the strong winds.  Some avalanches occurred.  Highway 550 was closed for much of the time.  Widespread wind gusts of 55 to 90 mph were measured across the area.  Even strong winds were measured at ridgetops, including a gust to 117 mph on Mount Abrahms.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 21-DEC-14 07:00:00 to 22-DEC-14 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts of 7 to 9 inches were measured across the area.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced some areas of blowing and drifting snow.