Winter Storm in Gillette, Wyoming

Winter Storm October 26, 1996 · Gillette, Wyoming

$25K

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

Six to 12 inches of snow with wind gusts over 45 mph produced occasional blizzard conditions. Drifts to three feet were common and blowing snow reduced visibilities to zero. Numerous roads were closed including Interstate 90 from Gillette to the Montana border. Widespread power outages were reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5573427. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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