Winter Storm — Flaming Gorge, Wyoming

2010-12-29 to 2010-12-31 · Flaming Gorge, Wyoming

Wider weather episode

A moist westerly flow brought heavy snow to western Wyoming. A cold front followed, moving south through the state. This cold front coupled with a strong surface low over Colorado brought moderate to heavy snow to southern and central Wyoming. Snow totals of 6 to 8 inches fell in the lower elevations with 10 to 14 inches common in the mountains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 270265. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.