Heavy Snow — Sierra Madre Range, Wyoming

2023-01-01 to 2023-01-02 · Sierra Madre Range, Wyoming

Event narrative

Peak snowfall reported in the Sierra Madres came from the Old Battle SNOTEL (OLDW4) with 48 inches. Little Snake SNOTEL (LITW4) also reported 45 inches with several other SNOTELs reporting heavy snow accumulations above 2 feet.

Wider weather episode

Heavy snow that began 31 December 2022 became widespread the morning of 1 January 2023 and continued through 3 January 2023 before easing.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1066268. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.