Winter Storm — Casper Mountain, Wyoming

2014-05-11 to 2014-05-12 · Casper Mountain, Wyoming

Event narrative

Trained spotters measured 20 to 23 inches of new snow on Casper Mountain.

Wider weather episode

A late season winter storm brought snow to much of the region east of the Continental Divide with the highest amounts in the central mountains. Snowfall totals approached two feet on Casper Mountain and in the east slopes of the Wind River Range. The highest amounts in the lower elevations included 9 inches at Jeffrey City and 6 inches at Wamsutter. In addition, wind gusts at times topping 40 mph combined with snow to cause road closures around much of the area, especially along Interstate 80. Snow drifts around Wamsutter were estimated at 4 feet in some locations.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 511342. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.