A strong midlevel Pacific trough and associated cold front progressed across western Colorado. As a result, moderate to heavy snow fell across the mountains as well as some valley locations. Additionally, wind gusts exceeded 55 MPH at times in the mountains with gusts up to 40 MPH in the valleys.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 25-NOV-19 13:00:00 to 26-NOV-19 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

While only 3 inches of snow was measured at the Douglas Pass snow stake, winds gusted to over 55 MPH at times which resulted in blowing and drifting snow. Additionally, the Rio Blanco Sheriff's office responded to two separate calls where vehicles were stuck on Douglas Pass due to snow with traction laws in effect for much of the event.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 25-NOV-19 11:00:00 to 26-NOV-19 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 6 to 14 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts close to 19 inches estimated at the Tower SNOTEL site.

Winter Weather in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 25-NOV-19 20:30:00 to 26-NOV-19 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 3 to 4 inches of snow fell across the area in 12 hours. Winds gusted up to 36 MPH at times.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 26-NOV-19 00:30:00 to 26-NOV-19 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Generally 4 to 6 inches of snow fell across the area in 7 hours. Travel was severely impacted along Interstate 70 with multiple crashes occurring. One crash east of Avon between a semi truck and a pickup truck resulted in one fatality with the interstate closing in the westbound direction for over 8 hours.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 25-NOV-19 20:00:00 to 26-NOV-19 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Generally 9 to 14 inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 26-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 26-NOV-19 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 4 to 8 inches of snow fell across the area in 12 hours resulting in storm total snowfall of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusted up to 50 MPH at times.

Winter Weather in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 25-NOV-19 20:00:00 to 26-NOV-19 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 4 to 6 inches of snow fell across the area in 12 hours resulting in storm total snowfall of 5 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts close to 17 inches estimated at the Porphyry Creek SNOTEL site.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 25-NOV-19 18:00:00 to 26-NOV-19 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 4 to 8 inches of snow fell in 12 hours resulting in storm total snowfall of 6 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts close to 14 inches estimated at the Burro Mountain SNOTEL site.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 25-NOV-19 19:00:00 to 26-NOV-19 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An average of 5 inches of snow fell across the area with up to 8 inches measured by a cooperative observer west of Glade Park.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 25-NOV-19 18:30:00 to 26-NOV-19 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 8 to 14 inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 25-NOV-19 18:00:00 to 26-NOV-19 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Generally 8 to 12 inches of snow fell across the area. Locally higher amounts close to 19 and 23 inches were estimated by the Sharks Tooth and Mancos SNOTELs, respectively.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 25-NOV-19 14:00:00 to 26-NOV-19 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Generally 3 to 5 inches of snow fell across the area in 12 hours resulting in storm total snowfall of 5 to 7 inches. Winds gusted up to 40 MPH at times.

Heavy Snow in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 25-NOV-19 21:00:00 to 26-NOV-19 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Generally 2 to 5 inches of snow fell between Grand Junction and Clifton with locally higher amounts of 6 to 7 inches in Orchard Mesa and Palisade.

Winter Weather in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 25-NOV-19 20:30:00 to 26-NOV-19 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Generally 8 to 9 inches of snow fell on the western portion of the zone, including the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and near Cimmaron.

Winter Weather in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 25-NOV-19 20:30:00 to 26-NOV-19 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Generally 4 to 6 inches of snow fell in and around Cortez and Dolores with locally higher amounts up to 9 inches.