Winter Storm — Owl Creek & Bridger Mountains, Wyoming

2023-03-24 to 2023-03-26 · Owl Creek & Bridger Mountains, Wyoming

Event narrative

Heavy snow resulted in the closure of Highway 120 through Wind River Canyon.

Wider weather episode

A slow-moving weather system brought heavy snow, with emphasis on the northern half of the state. The heaviest snow fell in the Tetons, with over 2 feet in some locations. In the lower elevations, the heaviest snow fell across Park County, with many seeing amounts over 6 inches, with up to 19 inches near Cody. Many roads were closed across northern Wyoming during the storm.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1089161. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.