Winter Weather — Southwest Carbon, Wyoming

1997-01-09 to 1997-01-11 · Southwest Carbon, Wyoming

Wider weather episode

Heavy snow that began January 9 and ended January 10 combined with strong winds to create whiteout conditions in southeast and south central Wyoming and the Nebraska panhandle. Interstate 80 was closed between Cheyenne and Big Springs, NE due to blowing and drifting snow January 10 from 100 AM to 645 AM, and Nebraska Highway 71 was closed between Scottsbluff and Kimball January 10 from 100 AM until 830 AM. Some snowfall totals include three inches at Scottsbluff NE, four inches at Kimball NE, seven inches at Sidney NE, five inches at Potter NE, six inches at La Grange, four inches at Cheyenne, and eight inches at Snowy Range Ski Area. Additionally, Interstate 80 was closed January 11 for a few hours at night between Rawlins and Laramie, and for almost 24 hours between Laramie and Cheyenne.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5587820. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.