Blizzard — Cheyenne Foothills, Wyoming

2009-04-04 · Cheyenne Foothills, Wyoming

Event narrative

Strong winds with gusts in excess of 50 mph and snowfall from 7 to 12 inches caused blizzard conditions with drifts over 4 feet.

Wider weather episode

A powerful low pressure system tracked across eastern Colorado and Nebraska and produced strong winds and snow across southeast Wyoming. Blizzard conditions occurred over some areas with many roads closed due to blowing and drifting snow and extremmely low visibilities along with numerous accidents.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 157533. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.