Blizzard — Laramie Range, Wyoming

2008-12-05 · Laramie Range, Wyoming

Event narrative

Interstate 80 was closed due to wind gusts in excess of 60 mph and near zero visibility due to blowing snow.

Wider weather episode

Strong winds blew across parts of southeast Wyoming. The wind combined with loose snow to produce blizzard conditions in some areas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 140601. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.