Heavy Snow — Upper North Platte River Basin, Wyoming

2023-02-21 to 2023-02-22 · Upper North Platte River Basin, Wyoming

Event narrative

COOP observer 4 miles north of Saratoga reported a storm total snow accumulation of 11 inches.

Wider weather episode

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_id 1072309. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.