Heavy Snow — Sierra Madre Range, Wyoming

2023-03-20 to 2023-03-23 · Sierra Madre Range, Wyoming

Event narrative

SNOTEL site Old Battle (Elev. 10000 feet) 2 miles east of Battle Lake estimated 25.5 inches with 15:1 snow to liquid ratios. Estimated snowfall from nearby SNOTEL stations ranged from 12 to 20 inches.

Wider weather episode

Prolonged heavy snow fell across the Snowy and Sierra Madre Ranges 21-23 March.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1078122. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.