Moisture from a decaying atmospheric river event paired with the passage of a strong cold front resulted in moderate to heavy snow across much of western Colorado. In addition, gusty winds led to significantly reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow. Winds gusted in excess of 58 mph at times in the valleys, and were stronger than 80 mph in some mountain areas.

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-23 19:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 7 to 14 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted to 60 mph at times.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-23 10:00:00 to 23-FEB-23 01:00:00 (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 15 inches estimated at the Schofield Pass SNOTEL site. Winds gusted up to 65 mph at times.

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-23 19:00:00 to 23-FEB-23 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 5 to 10 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts of up to 19 inches estimated at the Bison Lake SNOTEL site. Winds gusted to 60 mph at times.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-23 21:30:00 to 23-FEB-23 03:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Generally 2 to 4 inches of snow fell across the zone. Winds gusted up to 59 mph at times, which resulted in significantly reduced visibility.

Winter Storm in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-23 18:00:00 to 23-FEB-23 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Heavy snow combined with winds in excess of 80 mph resulted in significantly reduced visibility throughout the event. Douglas Pass was closed due to the impacts from the blowing and drifting snow and road conditions.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-23 09:00:00 to 22-FEB-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.

Winter Storm in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-23 09:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Generally 5 to 10 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 58 mph at times.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-23 18:00:00 to 23-FEB-23 03:00:00 (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 up to 19 inches estimated at the Lone Cone SNOTEL site. Winds gusted up to 78 mph at times.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-23 09:00:00 to 23-FEB-23 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 14 to 28 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts of up to 30 inches estimated at the Black Mesa SNOTEL site. Winds gusted up to 80 mph at times.

Winter Storm in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 22-FEB-23 00:00:00 to 23-FEB-23 00:00:00 (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 up to 68 mph at times.

Winter Storm in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-23 23:00:00 to 23-FEB-23 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 3 to 9 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 48 mph at times.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-23 23:00:00 to 23-FEB-23 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 1 to 2 inches fell in and around Steamboat Springs, with up to 9 inches reported on the outskirts of town. Winds gusted up to 45 mph at times.

Winter Weather in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 21-FEB-23 23:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow combined with winds in excess of 55 mph resulted in significantly reduced visibility throughout the event. Snow totals ranged from 1 to 3 inches.

Winter Storm in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 22-FEB-23 04:30:00 to 22-FEB-23 18:30:00 (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 to 12 inches reported in Dolores. Winds gusted up to 56 mph at times. There was a power outage for over five hours in Dove Creek due to the strong winds.

Winter Storm in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 22-FEB-23 03:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 21:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 2 to 4 inches of snow fell across the zone. Winds gusted in excess of 50 mph at times, which resulted in visibility of less than 1/4 mile at times.