Winter Storm — South Lincoln County, Wyoming

2006-01-02 to 2006-01-03 · South Lincoln County, Wyoming

Wider weather episode

A strong storm system pushed into western Wyoming from the Great Basin during the morning of January 2nd and continued through noon on the 3rd. Snowfall amounts totaled 1 to 2 feet in elevations above 8000 feet. Western valley and basin locations received lighter amounts of 6 to 12 inches. Mountain-top winds approached 35 mph during the event reducing visibilities to near zero at times over mountain passes.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5489389. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.