Winter Storm — Snowy Range, Wyoming

2024-01-09 to 2024-01-12 · Snowy Range, Wyoming

Event narrative

Multiple SNOTEL observations suggest widespread snowfall totals of 12 to 24 inches across the Snowy Range. A maximum estimated snowfall total of 45 inches was recorded at the Medicine Bow SNOTEL site, 14 miles WNW of Centennial at an elevation of 10,512 feet.

Wider weather episode

A prolonged period of very heavy mountain snow was observed in the Snowy and Sierra Madre ranges, with multiple SNOTEL observations recording 3 to 4 feet of total snowfall accumulation.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1153375. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.