Blizzard in W Sheridan, Wyoming

Blizzard December 19, 1999 · W Sheridan, Wyoming

The wider storm

Moisture associated with an arctic cold front produced heavy snowfall throughout Sheridan County during the early morning hours of the 19th. Sheridan received 6 inches of new snow, and Burgess Junction picked up 8 inches. In addition, sustained winds as high as 41 mph with gusts up to 50 mph produced whiteout conditions in Sheridan. Several road closures were reported in Sheridan County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5722794. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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