Winter Weather — Sheridan Foothills, Wyoming

2011-12-21 · Sheridan Foothills, Wyoming

Event narrative

Icy roadways appeared to have played a role in a one-vehicle fatal crash two miles north of Ranchester on Interstate 90 in Sheridan County. According to Wyoming Highway Patrol, the victim died after being ejected from the vehicle she was in after the driver lost control of the car on the icy roadway.

Wider weather episode

A winter storm system dropped south out of Canada and brought accumulating snow and gusty north winds to portions of North Central Wyoming.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 354738. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.