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Winter Storm in Southwest Carbon County, Wyoming

Winter Storm February 21, 2023 – February 22, 2023 · Southwest Carbon County, Wyoming

What the National Weather Service wrote

WYDOT reported 6 inches of snowfall in Baggs with 1 to 2 foot drifts just outside of town. Received reports of 7-foot drifts north of Baggs along highway WY-789.

The wider storm

Widespread snowfall occurred over much of southeast Wyoming on the 21st through the 23rd. Heaviest snowfall occurred over much of Carbon County in south-central Wyoming with blizzard conditions leading to an extended closure of Interstate 80 through the area. Numerous search and rescues were conducted for stranded motorists along the roadway.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1072308. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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