The progression, first of a strong cold front that pushed across northern Colorado and then the surge of moisture that accompanied a decaying midlevel disturbance, resulted in heavy snow across the mountains of western Colorado. Snow began over the northern and central mountains 12  to 24 hours earlier than the rest of the zones as a result of the showers associated with the cold front. Additionally, the Upper Gunnison River Valley received moderate snow during the latter half of the event.

Heavy Snow in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 01-MAR-19 12:00:00 to 03-MAR-19 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy snow fell across the area which led the Colorado Department of Transportation to close Douglas Pass several times during the event.

Heavy Snow in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 04-MAR-19 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 13 to 20 inches of snow fell across the area.

Heavy Snow in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 04-MAR-19 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 15 to 28 inches of snow fell across the area.

Heavy Snow in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 03-MAR-19 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 20 to 25 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts up to 40 inches estimated at the Tower SNOTEL site.

Heavy Snow in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 03-MAR-19 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 15 to 22 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts of 42 and 30 inches estimated at the Schofield Pass and Porphyry Creek SNOTEL sites, respectively.

Heavy Snow in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-MAR-19 03:00:00 to 03-MAR-19 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 13 to 18 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts up to 23 inches estimated at the Ripple Creek SNOTEL site.

Heavy Snow in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 02-MAR-19 12:00:00 to 04-MAR-19 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

While only 1 to 2 inches of snow fell in the town of Gunnison, 7.5 inches fell at Cimarron and Powderhorn received 8 inches.

Heavy Snow in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 01-MAR-19 13:00:00 to 04-MAR-19 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

An estimated 26 inches of snow fell at the Columbine Pass SNOTEL site.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 02-MAR-19 07:00:00 to 04-MAR-19 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Generally 20 to 26 inches of snow fell across the area.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 02-MAR-19 06:00:00 to 04-MAR-19 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Generally 16 to 30 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts of 38 and 36 inches estimated at the Sharks Tooth and Spud Mountain SNOTEL sites, respectively.

Heavy Snow in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 02-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 04-MAR-19 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 12 to 17 inches of snow fell across the area.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-MAR-19 23:00:00 to 03-MAR-19 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Both CoCoRaHS and cooperative weather observers near the Craig and Hayden areas reported 7 to 9 inches of snow fell.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-MAR-19 22:00:00 to 03-MAR-19 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 2 to 5 inches of snow fell across the area with up to 8 inches measured 2 miles northwest of El Jebel.