Heavy Snow — Central Carbon County, Wyoming

2025-04-17 to 2025-04-18 · Central Carbon County, Wyoming

Event narrative

A COOP Observer reported 14.5 inches of snow 1 mile N of Rawlins in central Carbon County the morning of 4/18. Interstate 80 closed at approximately 10 PM MDT on 4/17 due to winter conditions.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front moved from northwest to southeast across Wyoming, bringing cold temperatures and widespread accumulating snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1240284. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.