Two very moist and moderately warm Pacific storms pushed across western Colorado. The second storm had abnormally high moisture content as it was accompanied by an atmospheric river. Favorable southwesterly flow allowed the southern valleys and mountains to receive significant snow by the end of the event, though the northern mountains still saw some impressive accumulations. The excessive amount of moisture paired with the mild origins of the system resulted in low snow ratios which produced wet, heavy snow.

Heavy Snow in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 13-FEB-19 12:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Generally 12 to 27 inches of snow fell across the area with an outlier of an estimated 47 inches at the Tower SNOTEL site.

Heavy Snow in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-19 15:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 7 to 15 inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 13-FEB-19 11:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 10 to 20 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted from 45 to 55 MPH.

Heavy Snow in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 13-FEB-19 13:00:00 to 14-FEB-19 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 7 to 18 inches of snow fell across the area.

Heavy Snow in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 13-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 6 to 12 inches of snow fell across the area. The wet, heavy snow had widespread impact on the Gunnison Basin as it caused several downed power lines and subsequent power outages across the area. One power pole was snapped due to the weight of the snow on the line, and crews could not get to the site with a backhoe and had to have CDOT provide access through the snow with heavier equipment. Numerous observers compared the snow to wet concrete.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 13-FEB-19 10:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Generally 10 to 18 inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 13-FEB-19 09:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Generally 20 to 30 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds generally gusted up to 40 MPH with a peak gust of 89 MPH at Kendall Mountain.

Winter Storm in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 13-FEB-19 11:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Storm total snowfall of 13 inches fell at Douglas Pass. Winds gusted from 45 to 55 MPH.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 13-FEB-19 08:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Generally 5 to 11 inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Storm in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 13-FEB-19 16:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Upwards of 27 inches fell at the Columbine Pass SNOTEL site. Winds gusted up to 45 MPH.

Winter Weather in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-19 11:30:00 to 14-FEB-19 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Generally 2 to 5 inches of snow fell at the higher elevations with up to 8 inches estimated at Mancos. Winds gusted from 35 to 42 MPH.

Heavy Snow in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-19 11:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Generally 6 to 12 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts up to 16 inches in the surrounding foothills. The heavy, wet snow resulted in power outages with over 6000 outages occurring in the Durango-Pagosa Springs corridor.

Winter Storm in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-19 11:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Generally 6 to 14 inches of snow fell across the area. The heavy, wet snow resulted in power outages with over 6000 outages occurring in the Durango-Pagosa Springs corridor.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 13-FEB-19 21:00:00 to 15-FEB-19 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 5 to 10 inches of snow fell across the area.