Blizzard — Sheridan Foothills, Wyoming

2022-12-13 to 2022-12-15 · Sheridan Foothills, Wyoming

Event narrative

Interstate 90 was closed from Sheridan to Buffalo. In addition, some schools were on virtual learning.

Wider weather episode

A major winter storm brought periods of moderate to heavy snowfall and gusty northwest winds to 45 mph. This resulted in blizzard conditions over large portions of north central Wyoming. Observations showed prolonged reductions in visibilities below 1 mile. Interstate 90 was closed for a prolonged period of time. In addition, schools instituted virtual learning and the Wyoming Department of Transportation urged no unnecessary travel.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1066555. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.