A moist and nearly stationary upper low over the region resulted in significant to heavy snow and strong winds at higher elevations.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 29-MAR-16 15:00:00 to 30-MAR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall amounts of 6 to 12 inches were measured across the area.  Locally higher amounts included 15 inches at Steamboat Springs Ski Area.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 29-MAR-16 00:00:00 to 30-MAR-16 03:00:00 (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 15 inches on Highway 550 at Coal Bank Pass and 23 inches at the Beartown SNOTEL site. Wind gusts of 20 to 25 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.  Much stronger winds occurred on the ridgetops, with a peak gust of 102 mph measured at the top of Eagle Mountain.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 29-MAR-16 06:00:00 to 30-MAR-16 14:00:00 (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.  Wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 29-MAR-16 05:00:00 to 30-MAR-16 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall amounts of 2 to 9 inches were measured across the area.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 29-MAR-16 08:00:00 to 30-MAR-16 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall amounts of 5 to 8 inches were measured above the 8000 foot level.  Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 29-MAR-16 06:00:00 to 29-MAR-16 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall amounts of 10 to 16 inches were measured above the 7500 foot level. Highway 139 over Douglas Pass was closed for a period of time. Wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 29-MAR-16 15:00:00 to 29-MAR-16 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts of 5 to 7 inches were measured mainly in the Steamboat Springs area. Up to 5 inches fell within a two-hour period.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 29-MAR-16 16:00:00 to 30-MAR-16 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches were measured across the area.  Locally higher amounts included 15 inches at Beaver Creek Ski Area.  Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow.  I-70 on Vail Pass was closed for a period of time due a number of vehicle accidents and poor road conditions.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 29-MAR-16 03:00:00 to 30-MAR-16 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall amounts of 4 to 12 inches were measured across the area.  Wind gusts of 20 to 25 mph produced localized blowing and drifting snow.  Much stronger winds occurred on the ridgetops, with a peak gust of 95 mph measured at the top of Mt. Abrams.