A moist Pacific trough with an associated upper low tracked across the region and produced a prolonged period of significant to heavy snowfall in many areas of western Colorado.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 26-APR-14 08:00:00 to 27-APR-14 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall amounts of 8 to 18 inches were measured across the area above the 9000 foot level. Below the 9000 foot level, snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 7 inches.  Wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph produced widespread blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 26-APR-14 14:00:00 to 26-APR-14 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall amounts around 3 inches were measured across the area above the 8000 foot level. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 26-APR-14 21:00:00 to 27-APR-14 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches were measured across the area above the 6000 foot level.

Winter Weather in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 26-APR-14 16:00:00 to 27-APR-14 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches were measured across the area.  Locally higher amounts included 10 inches about four miles west northwest of Mancos.

Winter Weather in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 26-APR-14 16:00:00 to 27-APR-14 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches were measured across the area.

Winter Weather in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 26-APR-14 16:00:00 to 27-APR-14 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches were measured across the area.

Winter Weather in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 26-APR-14 16:00:00 to 27-APR-14 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches were measured across the area west of Blue Mesa Reservoir.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 26-APR-14 17:00:00 to 27-APR-14 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Snowfall amounts of 5 to 8 inches were measured across the area. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 26-APR-14 16:00:00 to 27-APR-14 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 8 to 12 inches were measured across the area, with locally higher accumulations up to 18 inches.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 26-APR-14 14:00:00 to 28-APR-14 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 inches were measured across the area mainly above the 9000 foot level.  Locally higher amounts included 32 inches at Irwin Lodge.  Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 26-APR-14 14:00:00 to 27-APR-14 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 inches were measured across the area above the 8000 foot level. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 26-APR-14 07:00:00 to 28-APR-14 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall amounts of 12 to 24 inches were measured across the area above the 9000 foot level. Below the 9000 foot level, snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 8 inches. Wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 26-APR-14 15:00:00 to 27-APR-14 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snowfall amounts of 2 to 6 inches were measured across the area.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 26-APR-14 17:00:00 to 29-APR-14 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 5 to 12 inches were measured across the area.  Locally higher accumulations included 15 inches at Independence Pass.  I-70 at Vail Pass was closed at times due to treacherous roads and vehicle accidents.  Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.