Blizzard in Northeastern Crook, Wyoming

A powerful winter storm moved slowly across the central and northern Plains into the Upper Midwest; bringing heavy snow, gusty winds, and near blizzard conditions at times in some areas over a multi-day period. Snowfall was heaviest over the Bear Lodge Mountains and far northeastern Wyoming, where one to two feet of snow was reported in most areas. Amounts tapered off toward southern and eastern portions of the Weston County plains, where only a few inches fell. Gusty winds developed, especially on the 15th, causing considerable blowing and drifting snow. Travel became difficult at times in some areas, especially from Interstate 90 northward. Interstate 90 was closed several times for extended periods due to heavy snow in the northern Black Hills and blowing snow.