An unseasonably cold midlevel disturbance and associated cold front dropped southeast across western Colorado and produced moderate to heavy snow in some of the mountains and light to moderate snow in adjacent valleys. Strong wind gusts over portions of the region led to blowing snow and reduced visibilities.

Heavy Snow in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 28-OCT-19 20:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

An average of 5 to 12 inches of snow fell across the area with up to 16 inches estimated at the Tower SNOTEL site.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 29-OCT-19 00:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Generally 5 to 11 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted to 45 to 55 MPH.

Winter Weather in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 28-OCT-19 22:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 01:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An estimated average of 2 inches of snow fell across the area with numerous slick, snow packed roads reported during this early season storm. Winds gusted from 30 to 40 MPH.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 28-OCT-19 19:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A minimum of 2 to 3 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted to near 40 MPH.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 28-OCT-19 22:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Moderate snowfall during this early season winter storm resulted in slick, snow packed roads which caused Douglas Pass to close for a period of time. Winds gusted from 45 to 52 MPH.

Winter Weather in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 28-OCT-19 22:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 2 to 4 inches of snow fell across the area with numerous slick, snow packed roads reported during this early season storm. Winds gusted to near 40 MPH.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 28-OCT-19 21:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 3 to 6 inches of snow fell across the area with slightly higher amounts near the Gypsum area. Wind gusts exceeded 30 MPH at times.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 29-OCT-19 00:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 6 to 9 inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 28-OCT-19 20:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 4 to 10 inches of snow fell across the area with close to 13 inches reported at the Trapper Lake SNOTEL site.

Heavy Snow in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 28-OCT-19 23:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 10 to 14 inches of snow fell in the mid to upper elevations with around 5 inches reported at the lower elevations.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 29-OCT-19 17:30:00 to 30-OCT-19 08:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 1.5 to 3.5 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted from 32 to 42 MPH.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 29-OCT-19 13:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 08:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 5 to 7 inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 29-OCT-19 09:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 4 to 6 inches of snow fell across the area.