Blizzard — Niobrara County, Wyoming

2022-04-23 · Niobrara County, Wyoming

Event narrative

WYDOT webcams in the Lusk and Van Tassell areas showed whiteout conditions with strong winds for an extended period of time.

Wider weather episode

Strong storm system for late April resulted in heavy snow and high winds for portions of southeast Wyoming. Portions of east-central Wyoming including the Douglas area experienced blizzard conditions for multiple hours on the 23rd as area roadways, including Interstate 25, remain closed due to winter conditions.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1019447. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.