An anomalously cold upper level trough dropped south from the Northern Rockies into western Colorado. A strong cold front associated with the trough pushed across the area resulting in gusty winds to almost 60 mph in the mountains and greater than 40 mph in the valleys. Additionally, the front brought moderate to heavy snow to most mountain ranges in addition to some lower valleys across the northern and central areas.

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-22 12:00:00 to 29-NOV-22 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Generally 7 to 14 inches of snow fell across the area, much of that in 12 hours, with up to 20 inches estimated at the Tower SNOTEL site. Winds gusted up to 48 mph at times.

Heavy Snow in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-22 17:00:00 to 29-NOV-22 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 7 to 14 inches of snow fell across the area, much of that in 12 hours.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-22 17:30:00 to 29-NOV-22 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Generally 3 to 6 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 34 mph at times.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-22 19:00:00 to 29-NOV-22 16:15:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 4 to 7 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 35 mph at times.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-22 20:15:00 to 29-NOV-22 11:00:00 (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 up to 40 mph at times.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-22 14:00:00 to 29-NOV-22 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 4 to 6 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts of up to 11 inches reported. Winds gusted up to 60 mph at times.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-22 11:00:00 to 29-NOV-22 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Generally 4 to 8 inches of snow fell across the area, much of that in 12 hours. Winds gusted to almost 60 mph at times.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-22 20:00:00 to 29-NOV-22 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Generally 4 to 6 inches of snow fell across the area, much of that in 12 hours. Winds gusted to almost 40 mph at times.

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-22 18:00:00 to 29-NOV-22 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 6 to 12 inches of snow fell across the area, much of that in 12 hours. Winds gusted up to 53 mph at times.

Winter Weather in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 29-NOV-22 00:00:00 to 29-NOV-22 09:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 0.5 to 2 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts of up to 3 inches reported. Winds gusted up to 43 mph at times.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 28-NOV-22 17:00:00 to 29-NOV-22 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 8 to 14 inches of snow fell across the area with up to 25 inches estimated at the Schofield Pass SNOTEL site. Winds gusted up to 54 mph at times.