A strong Pacific trough and associated cold front pushed into western Colorado and produced heavy snow across the mountains. Additionally, steep mid-level lapse rates and moderate instability resulted in the development of some convective snow bands which enhanced snowfall rates and accumulations.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 07-MAR-19 23:00:00 to 09-MAR-19 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 8 to 18 inches of snow fell across the area with up to 24 inches estimated at the Bear Town SNOTEL site.

Heavy Snow in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 07-MAR-19 22:00:00 to 09-MAR-19 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 10 to 17 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts close to 2 feet (23.8 inches) at the Park Reservoir SNOTEL site.

Heavy Snow in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 08-MAR-19 02:00:00 to 09-MAR-19 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 8 to 16 inches of snow fell across the area with almost 27 inches estimated at the Tower SNOTEL site.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 07-MAR-19 23:00:00 to 09-MAR-19 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Upwards of 11 inches of snow fell west-southwest of Ridgway with locally higher amounts of 21 inches estimated at the Columbine Pass SNOTEL site.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 08-MAR-19 03:00:00 to 09-MAR-19 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 6 to 12 inches of snow fell across the area.

Heavy Snow in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 07-MAR-19 21:00:00 to 09-MAR-19 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 8 to 16 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts exceeding 2 feet at the McClure Pass and Schofield Pass SNOTEL sites (25.2 and 26.6 inches, respectively). CoCoRaHS reported 10.5 inches 4 miles north-northwest of Crested Butte.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 08-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 09-MAR-19 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Douglas Pass received 12 inches of snow by the end of the storm.

Heavy Snow in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 08-MAR-19 03:00:00 to 09-MAR-19 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 8 to 13 inches of snow fell across the area. Travel was impacted along Interstate 70 with Vail Pass closing due to multiple crashes.

Heavy Snow in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 08-MAR-19 04:00:00 to 09-MAR-19 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 10 to 18 inches of snow fell across the area above 9500 feet with lesser amounts near 7 inches at the Crosho SNOTEL site located at 9100 feet.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 08-MAR-19 03:00:00 to 09-MAR-19 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 2 to 6 inches of snow fell across the area with up to 7.5 inches measured 4 miles north of Cattle Creek.