Blizzard — Laramie Range, Wyoming

1998-10-04 to 1998-10-05 · Laramie Range, Wyoming

Wider weather episode

8 to 12 inches of heavy, wet snow fell across eastern Converse County and Niobrara County. The heavy snow downed trees and power lines. Ice build up was up to 6 inches around many power lines. The build up of ice around the power lines along with 40 mph winds, caused 200 power poles to snap. 4000 people were without power for up to 5 days in the Lusk, Manville, Van Tassle, and Lance Creek areas.. Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Laramie was closed due to near zero visibilities.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5672873. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.