A second, more potent storm associated with an ongoing atmospheric river event impacted the Western Slope. This resulted in widespread showers across the region with moderate to heavy snow in the mountains and some southern valleys. Wind gusts exceeded 45 mph at times in the mountains.

Heavy Snow in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 23-MAR-23 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 8 to 16 inches of snow fell across the area. Locally higher amounts of 20 and 30 inches were estimated at the McClure Pass and Schofield Pass SNOTEL sites, respectively.

Heavy Snow in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 21-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 23-MAR-23 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An average 1 to 2 feet of snow fell across the area.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 21-MAR-23 21:00:00 to 22-MAR-23 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

An estimated 9 inches of snow fell at the Roan Plateau RAWS site with winds gusting up to 63 mph at the Pine Ridge RAWS site. Travel was impacted along Highway 139 with Douglas Pass being closed for a period during the storm.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-MAR-23 18:00:00 to 23-MAR-23 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 7 to 14 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts close to 2 feet estimated at the Tower SNOTEL site. Winds gusted from 45 to 55 mph at times.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 21-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 23-MAR-23 01:00:00 (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 47 mph at times.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 23-MAR-23 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 7 to 15 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts of close to 2 feet estimated at the Bison Lake SNOTEL site. Winds gusted up to 45 mph at times.

Winter Storm in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 21-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 23-MAR-23 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

An estimated 2 feet of snow fell at the Columbine Pass SNOTEL site. Winds gusted up to 45 mph at times.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 21-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 22-MAR-23 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 7 to 15 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts of up to 21 inches estimated at the Lone Cone SNOTEL site.

Winter Weather in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 21-MAR-23 07:00:00 to 21-MAR-23 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 3 to 7 inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Weather in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 21-MAR-23 07:15:00 to 21-MAR-23 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 4 to 7 inches of snow fell across the area.