A moist Pacific trough and associated vigorous cold front ushered in an extended period of snowfall with heavy accumulations in the mountains and some higher elevation valleys.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 06-FEB-14 13:00:00 to 08-FEB-14 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall amounts of 6 to 12 inches were measured across the area above the 8000 foot level.  Locally higher amounts included 14 inches on Columbine Pass.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 08-FEB-14 22:00:00 to 10-FEB-14 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 inches were measured above the 8000 foot level.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 07-FEB-14 07:00:00 to 08-FEB-14 14:00:00 (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.

Heavy Snow in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 06-FEB-14 14:00:00 to 10-FEB-14 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 1 to 4 feet were measured across the area.  Locally higher amounts included 58 inches at Gothic.

Heavy Snow in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 06-FEB-14 07:00:00 to 10-FEB-14 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall amounts of 1 to 3 feet were measured across the area.  Locally higher amounts included 40 inches at the Ripple Creek SNOTEL site.

Winter Weather in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 07-FEB-14 18:00:00 to 08-FEB-14 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

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

Heavy Snow in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 08-FEB-14 22:00:00 to 10-FEB-14 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 inches were measured across the area.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 06-FEB-14 16:00:00 to 10-FEB-14 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall amounts of 1 to 2 feet were measured across the area mainly above the 8000 foot level.  Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.  Even stronger winds on ridgetops included a gust to 67 mph on Mount Abrahms.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 06-FEB-14 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-14 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall amounts of 1 to 3 feet were measured across the area.  Locally higher amounts included 50 inches at the Silverton Mountain Ski Area. Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.  Even stronger winds on ridgetops included a gust to 65 mph on Eagle Mountain.

Heavy Snow in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 07-FEB-14 04:00:00 to 10-FEB-14 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts of 8 to 16 inches were measured across the area.  There were some noticeable lulls during this snowfall event.

Heavy Snow in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 09-FEB-14 01:00:00 to 10-FEB-14 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts of 5 to 11 inches were measured across the area.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 06-FEB-14 10:00:00 to 08-FEB-14 13:00:00 (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.  Locally higher amounts included 16 inches at the Park Reservoir SNOTEL site.

Heavy Snow in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 06-FEB-14 07:00:00 to 10-FEB-14 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 2 to 4 feet were measured across the area.  Locally higher amounts included 80 inches at the Tower SNOTEL site.

Heavy Snow in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 06-FEB-14 09:00:00 to 10-FEB-14 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 1 to 2 feet were measured across the area mainly above the 8000 foot level.  I-70 at Vail Pass was closed at times and numerous vehicle accidents were reported.