Blizzard — Southeast Sweetwater, Wyoming

2001-05-03 · Southeast Sweetwater, Wyoming

Wider weather episode

4 to 6 inches of snow, very strong winds sustained between 40 and 60 mph with gusts to over 80 mph. Visibilities near zero in many areas. Most roads in Sweetwater County (including I-80) closed most of the day. Large pine trees, fences, power lines blown down in Rock Springs and Green River.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5244942. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.