Blizzard in Cheyenne Foothills, Wyoming

Blizzard December 20, 2006 – December 21, 2006 · Cheyenne Foothills, Wyoming

What the National Weather Service wrote

Blizzard conditions with snowfall estimates from 12 to 14 inches. Peak wind gust of 54 mph recorded in Cheyenne, WY.

The wider storm

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 6316. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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