A deep upper level trough dominated the western United States and kicked out a series of Pacific systems across the region. This wave train impacted western Colorado for several days and produced heavy snow in the mountains as well as very strong winds. Moderate snow also fell in some valleys once colder temperatures arrived.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-21 21:00:00 to 28-DEC-21 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The first disturbance generated 5 to 10 inches of snow across the region with 7 to 11 inches of snow from the second system. Storm total snowfall for the area was 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusted up to 60 mph.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-21 21:00:00 to 29-DEC-21 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The first disturbance generated 6 to 12 inches of snow across the region with 1 to 2 feet of snow from the second system with locally higher amounts up to 30 inches. Storm total snowfall for the area was 15 to 30 inches of snow with up to 36 inches of snow estimated at the Spud Mountains SNOTEL site. Winds gusted up to 60 mph.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 26-DEC-21 09:00:00 to 26-DEC-21 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Colorado Department of Transportation measured 9 inches of snow at Douglas Pass. Winds gusted up to 67 mph.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 26-DEC-21 11:00:00 to 26-DEC-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 2 to 5 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted from 45 to 55 mph.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-21 21:00:00 to 29-DEC-21 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The first disturbance generated 2 to 6 inches of snow across the region with 8 to 16 inches of snow from the second system. Storm total snowfall for the area was 10 to 20 inches with locally higher amounts of up to 2 feet estimated at Lone Cone SNOTEL site. Winds gusted up to 60 mph.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-21 21:00:00 to 29-DEC-21 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The first disturbance generated 1 to 3 inches of snow across the region with 8 to 14 inches of snow from the second system. Storm total snowfall for the area was 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusted up to 50 mph.

Winter Weather in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 27-DEC-21 10:00:00 to 29-DEC-21 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 4 to 8 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 32 mph.

Winter Weather in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 27-DEC-21 20:00:00 to 29-DEC-21 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 3 to 6 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 40 mph.

Winter Weather in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 27-DEC-21 22:30:00 to 29-DEC-21 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 4 to 8 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts in the foothills. Winds gusted up to 40 mph.

Winter Weather in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 27-DEC-21 17:30:00 to 29-DEC-21 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 4 to 8 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts in the foothills. Winds gusted up to 32 mph.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 27-DEC-21 15:00:00 to 29-DEC-21 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Colorado Department of Transportation measured 9 inches of snow at Douglas Pass.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 28-DEC-21 06:30:00 to 29-DEC-21 09:00:00 (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 locally higher amounts of up to 10 inches reported.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 28-DEC-21 07:00:00 to 29-DEC-21 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 4 to 8 inches of snow fell across the area with up over a foot reported in some areas.

Winter Weather in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 28-DEC-21 03:30:00 to 29-DEC-21 10:00:00 (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 locally higher amounts of up to 5 inches reported in Fruita.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 28-DEC-21 08:00:00 to 29-DEC-21 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 4 to 8 inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-21 22:00:00 to 28-DEC-21 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The first disturbance generated 3 to 10 inches of snow across the region with 10 to 20 inches of snow from the second system. Storm total snowfall for the area was 1 to 2 feet of snow with up to 33 inches of snow estimated at the Park Reservoir SNOTEL site. Winds gusted up to 60 mph.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-21 21:00:00 to 28-DEC-21 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The first disturbance generated 6 to 12 inches of snow across the region with locally higher amounts of up to 16 inches estimated at the Whiskey Park SNOTEL site. The second system produced 3 to 10 inches of snow across the area. Storm total snowfall for the area was 10 to 20 inches of snow with over 2 feet of snow estimated at Whiskey Park. Winds gusted up to 87 mph.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 26-DEC-21 01:00:00 to 28-DEC-21 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The first disturbance generated 4 to 8 inches of snow across the region with 5 to 10 inches of snow from the second system. Storm total snowfall for the area was 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusted up to 60 mph.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-21 22:00:00 to 28-DEC-21 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The first disturbance generated 6 to 12 inches of snow across the region with locally higher amounts of up to 15 inches estimated at the Schofield Pass SNOTEL site. The second system produced 6 to 14 inches of snow across the area with an estimated 34 inches at Schofield Pass. Storm total snowfall for the area was 1 to 2 feet of snow with over 50 inches of snow estimated at Schofield Pass. Winds gusted up to 60 mph.