An abnormally strong and cold low pressure system dropped into the Great Basin and lifted across the Western Slope. Ample cold air and moisture paired with favorable orographics resulted in moderate to heavy snow for most of the mountains and valleys across western Colorado. Additionally, winds gusts exceeded 45 mph at times in the mountains and were greater than 30 mph in the valleys during the event.

Winter Storm in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-23 03:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 7 to 14 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 40 mph at times.

Heavy Snow in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-23 04:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 18:15:00 (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 Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-23 11:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 3 to 6 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts of up to 8 inches estimated. Winds gusted up to 54 mph at times.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-23 13:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 7 to 14 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 32 mph at times.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 15-FEB-23 05:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

An estimated 3 to 7 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted to almost 60 mph at times.

Heavy Snow in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-23 11:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 8 to 12 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts in excess of 18 inches reported.

Heavy Snow in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-23 04:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Generally 7 to 14 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts of up to 18 inches reported at Irwin Ski Area.

Heavy Snow in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-23 11:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 6 to 13 inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Storm in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-23 14:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 16:30:00 (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 to 30 mph at times.

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-23 11:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Generally 8 to 16 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 52 mph at times.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-23 11:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 16:00:00 (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 of up to 32 inches estimated at the Spud Mountain SNOTEL site. Winds gusted up to 52 mph at times.

Winter Storm in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-23 13:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 16:00:00 (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 35 mph at times.

Winter Storm in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-23 11:00:00 to 15-FEB-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 6 to 12 inches of snow fell across the area. Winds gusted up to 40 mph at times.