Blizzard — Pine Bluffs, Wyoming

2006-12-20 to 2006-12-21 · Pine Bluffs, Wyoming

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions with snowfall estimates around 11 inches.

Wider weather episode

A slow moving winter storm produced blizzard conditions over much of southeastern Wyoming, producing whiteout conditions, drifts up to 5 feet and closing most roads. One person died during the storm while attempting to find aid after becoming stranded in their vehicle.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 6313. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.