A series of shortwave disturbances dropped into the Great Basin from the Pacific Northwest. This, paired with above normal precipitable water and jet support aloft, resulted in a prolonged period of moderate to heavy snow for Western Colorado. Favorable southwest flow allowed the San Juan Mountains to see the greatest snowfall totals. Snow bands also resulted in locally higher amounts for some areas. While there was a brief break in activity for some areas between systems on the morning of the 22, some areas saw continuous snowfall through the four-day period. Wind gusts exceeded 30 mph in the valleys and gusted to higher than 45 mph in some mountains throughout the event.

Winter Weather in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-22 21:00:00 to 22-FEB-22 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 2 to 4 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 33 mph.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-22 17:00:00 to 24-FEB-22 08:00:00 (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 up to 47 mph.

Heavy Snow in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-22 09:00:00 to 24-FEB-22 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An estimated 3 feet of snow fell at the Columbine Pass SNOTEL site with generally 10 to 20 inches of snow in the lower elevations.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-22 16:00:00 to 24-FEB-22 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 2 to 3 feet of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 46 mph.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 22-FEB-22 11:00:00 to 23-FEB-22 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

An average of 5 inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Weather in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 22-FEB-22 19:00:00 to 23-FEB-22 18:00:00 (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 35 mph.

Winter Storm in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 23-FEB-22 02:00:00 to 24-FEB-22 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 4 to 12 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 35 mph.

Winter Weather in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 22-FEB-22 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-22 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 2 to 5 inches of snow fell across the area with some locally higher amounts. Winds gusted up to 45 mph.

Winter Weather in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 23-FEB-22 06:00:00 to 24-FEB-22 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 6 to 11 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 32 mph.

Winter Weather in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 22-FEB-22 16:00:00 to 24-FEB-22 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 1 to 3 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts of 4 to 5 inches reported near the Colorado state line. Winds gusted to 31 mph.

Winter Weather in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 22-FEB-22 19:00:00 to 24-FEB-22 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 3 to 6 inches of snow fell across the area.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 23-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 24-FEB-22 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

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

Winter Weather in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 23-FEB-22 02:00:00 to 23-FEB-22 17:00:00 (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 8 to 9 inches reported around Montrose. Winds gusted up to 32 mph.

Winter Weather in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 23-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 24-FEB-22 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 2 to 7 inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Weather in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 22-FEB-22 18:00:00 to 23-FEB-22 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An average of 4 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted from 35 to 40 mph.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 22-FEB-22 23:00:00 to 24-FEB-22 02:00:00 (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.

Winter Storm in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-22 08:00:00 to 22-FEB-22 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An average of 6 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted from 35 to 45 mph.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-22 11:00:00 to 22-FEB-22 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 6 to 8 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted to 34 mph.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-22 08:00:00 to 23-FEB-22 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

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

Heavy Snow in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-22 17:00:00 to 24-FEB-22 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 3 to 4 feet of snow fell across the area with almost 5 feet estimated at the Bear Town SNOTEL site.

Heavy Snow in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 20-FEB-22 17:00:00 to 24-FEB-22 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 15 to 34 inches of snow fell across the area.

Heavy Snow in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-22 09:00:00 to 24-FEB-22 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 12 to 36 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts of up to 54 inches estimated at the Schofield Pass SNOTEL site.

Heavy Snow in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-22 12:00:00 to 24-FEB-22 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 10 to 20 inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-22 09:00:00 to 21-FEB-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

An average of 7 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted to 46 mph.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-22 21:00:00 to 24-FEB-22 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 8 to 10 inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Weather in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-22 17:00:00 to 22-FEB-22 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 2 to 6 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 47 mph.

Winter Weather in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-22 18:00:00 to 22-FEB-22 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 2 to 4 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 46 mph.