An anomalously strong and unseasonably cold Pacific trough progressed inland across the southwestern United States. Strong southwest winds occurred out ahead of the trough and along the cold front across all of western Colorado. Winds gusted in the 40 to 50 mph range for the valleys with gusts of 60 mph or more in the mountains. This led to widespread blowing snow in the higher elevations which, when paired with moderate to heavy snow, resulted in near blizzard conditions. Light to moderate snow also fell in some valley locations as snow levels rapidly dropped with the cold front.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 12-APR-22 00:00:00 to 13-APR-22 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 10 to 20 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts of up to 2 feet reported. Winds gusted from 65 to 75 mph.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 11-APR-22 22:00:00 to 13-APR-22 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 with locally higher amounts of up to 18 inches estimated at the McCoy Park SNOTEL site. Winds gusted from 60 to 70 mph.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 11-APR-22 18:00:00 to 13-APR-22 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 6 to 12 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts of close to 16 inches estimated at the McClure Pass SNOTEL site. Winds gusted from 45 to 50 mph.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 11-APR-22 21:00:00 to 13-APR-22 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 8 to 14 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 60 mph.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 12-APR-22 01:00:00 to 12-APR-22 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Generally 5 to 10 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted from 50 to 55 mph.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 11-APR-22 22:00:00 to 13-APR-22 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Generally 5 to 10 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted in excess of 50 mph.

Heavy Snow in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 11-APR-22 18:00:00 to 13-APR-22 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 8 to 16 inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 12-APR-22 00:30:00 to 12-APR-22 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 4 to 6 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted from 40 to 50 mph.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 12-APR-22 01:00:00 to 12-APR-22 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 4 to 7 inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 12-APR-22 04:00:00 to 12-APR-22 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 2 to 6 inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Weather in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 12-APR-22 03:00:00 to 12-APR-22 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulated on the grassy areas on the western side of the zone with an inch or less reported on the eastern side.

Winter Weather in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 12-APR-22 03:00:00 to 12-APR-22 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 2 to 4 inches of snow accumulated on the grassy areas.