Winter Storm — Southwest Carbon, Wyoming

2009-04-04 · Southwest Carbon, Wyoming

Event narrative

Snowfall was estimated to be from 5 to 7 inches along with gusty winds which created considerable blowing and drifting snow.

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 157553. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.