Winter Storm — Wind River Mountains East, Wyoming

2022-05-03 to 2022-05-04 · Wind River Mountains East, Wyoming

Event narrative

Snowfall amounts ranged from 12 to 18 inches of new snow above 8000 feet of elevation.

Wider weather episode

A moist northeasterly upslope flow developed and brought heavy snow to the higher elevations of the Wind River Range. Snowfall amounts generally ranged from 12 to 18 inches above 8000 feet. Amounts dropped sharply in lower elevations.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1025795. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.