Heavy Snow — Snowy Range, Wyoming

2026-01-01 to 2026-01-02 · Snowy Range, Wyoming

Event narrative

Peak snowfall report was from Medicine Bow SNOTEL (MBSW4) with 22.6 inches through the event. Several other SNOTELs reported snow accumulations above 8 inches.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave moving across the Rockies brought snow to the mountains. Precipitation was confined largely to the high terrain with little impacts noticed at lower elevations. The highest snowfall amounts were above 9000 feet.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1301049. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.