Blizzard — Pine Bluffs, Wyoming

2009-03-23 · Pine Bluffs, Wyoming

Event narrative

Strong winds and snow produced blizzard conditions at times. Snowfall was estimated to be around 6 inches with 1-2 foot drifts.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system deepened over eastern Colorado and produced widespread snow and strong winds across much of southeast Wyoming with blizzard or near blizzard conditions. Many roads were closed due to significant blowing and drifting snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 154600. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.