Heavy Snow — Sierra Madre Range, Wyoming

2023-02-26 to 2023-02-28 · Sierra Madre Range, Wyoming

Event narrative

Numerous SNOTELs in the area estimated 20 to 25 inches of snow accumulation between the morning of the 26th and the afternoon of the 28th, especially above 9000 feet elevation. Old Battle SNOTEL (elevation 10000 feet) estimated 26.1 inches of snowfall with 1.6 inches of snow water equivalent.

Wider weather episode

Snowfall occurred for an extended period of time starting on the 26th across south-central Wyoming in the Snowy and Sierra Madre Mountains. Snowfall accumulation ranged from 1.5 to 2 feet, especially at elevations above 9000 feet.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1073381. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.