A second shortwave disturbance tracked across the Western Slope. Ample moisture paired with favorable orographics and support aloft resulted in moderate snow across the mountains of western Colorado. Winds in both the mountains and valleys exceeded 50 mph at times. Additionally, stronger snow bands and subsequent snow squalls developed along portions of I-70 and Highway 40, with visibilities dropping to less than one quarter of a mile in heavy snow and strong winds.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 26-FEB-23 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-23 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 6 to 12 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 50 mph at times.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 27-FEB-23 22:00:00 to 28-FEB-23 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

An estimated 5 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 50 mph at times.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 27-FEB-23 19:00:00 to 28-FEB-23 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 4 to 8 inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 27-FEB-23 21:00:00 to 28-FEB-23 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 5 to 9 inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Weather in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 27-FEB-23 20:00:00 to 28-FEB-23 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 with locally higher amounts of up to 18 inches reported.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 27-FEB-23 21:00:00 to 28-FEB-23 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 4 to 8 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts of up to 16 inches estimated at the Bison Lake SNOTEL site. Winds gusted up to 55 mph at times.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 27-FEB-23 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-23 18:00:00 (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.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 28-FEB-23 09:45:00 to 28-FEB-23 09:55:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A snow squall impacted the Steamboat Springs area, reducing visibilities to less than one quarter of a mile for around 10 minutes as it moved through. Winds gusted to near 40 mph with the squall.

Winter Weather in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 28-FEB-23 09:45:00 to 28-FEB-23 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A snow squall impacted portions of the I-70 corridor, reducing visibilities to less than one quarter of a mile for around 15 minutes as it moved through. Winds gusted to 50 mph at the Rifle Garfield County Airport.

Winter Weather in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 28-FEB-23 08:45:00 to 28-FEB-23 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A snow squall impacted the Grand Valley, reducing visibilities to less than one quarter of a mile for around 15 minutes as it moved through. Winds gusted to 48 mph at the Grand Junction Regional Airport.