Winter Storm in Green Mountains & Rattlesnake Range, Wyoming

A combination of snow and gusty wind caused the closure of US 287 for over 48 hours.

A potent storm developed over Colorado and moved northeastward, spreading heavy snow across much of central Wyoming. The highest snowfall occurred at Midwest in northeastern Natrona County where 24 inches of snow was measured. Amounts greater than 10 inches were also reported in Johnson, Fremont, and Sweetwater Counties. A tight pressure gradient developed as well, with the strongest wind occurring in northern Johnson County. Wind gusts past 50 mph occurred for several days, resulting in the closure of Interstate 25 for a few days. Many major roads were shut down at the height of the storm.