Winter Weather — Goshen County, Wyoming

2022-11-28 to 2022-11-29 · Goshen County, Wyoming

Event narrative

Widespread snowfall totals of 1 to 4 inches were observed. A maximum total of 4.0 inches was reported by a CoCoRaHS observer 12 miles west of Yoder.

Wider weather episode

Widespread light to moderate snow developed across southeast Wyoming during the morning and afternoon hours on November 28th, becoming widespread and locally heavy during the evening and overnight into November 29th. Total snowfall accumulations of 2 to 5 inches were common, with local amounts of 6-7 inches observed across portions of Laramie and Platte counties where narrow heavier bands resulted in periods of snowfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour late in the evening on the 28th. In the mountains, 8 to 12 inches were common. A few brief road closures were noted along area roadways due to accidents, but generally remained opened.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1059139. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.