Winter Storm — Cheyenne Foothills, Wyoming

2000-09-22 to 2000-09-24 · Cheyenne Foothills, Wyoming

Event narrative

Heavy snow fell over much of south-central and southeast Wyoming over a 2 day period. Elk Mountain, WY, reported 12 to 14 inches, while Cheyenne, WY, recorded a record 10.5 inches. Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rock Springs, WY, was closed during much of the storm, stranding up to 1200 travelers, mostly in Rawlins, WY.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5170433. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.