The final shortwave trough associated with a prolonged atmospheric river event trekked across western Colorado. Continued abundant moisture paired with favorable orographics resulted in moderate to heavy snow for the mountains as well as some southern and central valleys. Winds gusted up to 50 mph at times in the mountains and up to 35 mph in the valleys.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 16-JAN-23 11:00:00 to 18-JAN-23 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 20 to 30 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts up to 35 inches estimated at the Black Mesa SNOTEL site. Winds gusted up to 50 mph at times.

Winter Storm in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 16-JAN-23 15:30:00 to 18-JAN-23 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 5 to 10 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 30 mph at times.

Winter Storm in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 16-JAN-23 15:00:00 to 18-JAN-23 05:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 5 to 10 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts close to a foot reported in the foothills. Winds gusted up to 35 mph at times.

Heavy Snow in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 16-JAN-23 15:00:00 to 18-JAN-23 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 5 to 10 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts up to 14 inches reported in the foothills.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 16-JAN-23 17:00:00 to 18-JAN-23 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center measured 11 inches of snow across Douglas Pass in addition to significant travel impacts along Highway 139.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 16-JAN-23 16:00:00 to 18-JAN-23 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 5 to 10 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 45 mph at times.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 16-JAN-23 11:00:00 to 18-JAN-23 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 5 to 10 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 40 mph at times.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 16-JAN-23 11:00:00 to 18-JAN-23 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 9 to 18 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts up to 23 inches estimated at the Lone Cone SNOTEL site. Winds gusted up to 50 mph at times.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 16-JAN-23 11:00:00 to 19-JAN-23 00:00:00 (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 up to 19 inches estimated at the Tower SNOTEL site.

Winter Weather in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 17-JAN-23 07:00:00 to 17-JAN-23 18:30:00 (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 up to 5 inches measured east-northeast of Grand Junction.

Heavy Snow in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 16-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 18-JAN-23 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 1 to 2 feet of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts up to 34 inches measured at Skyway.

Winter Weather in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 16-JAN-23 11:00:00 to 19-JAN-23 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 8 to 16 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts up to 2 feet reported. Winds gusted up to 46 mph at times.

Heavy Snow in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 16-JAN-23 10:00:00 to 18-JAN-23 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An estimated 30 inches of snow fell at the Columbine Pass SNOTEL site with reports of 3 to 6 inches at the lower elevations.