Winter Storm — Salt River & Wyoming Ranges, Wyoming

2021-02-15 to 2021-02-17 · Salt River & Wyoming Ranges, Wyoming

Event narrative

Heavy snow fell throughout the Salt and Wyoming Range, with many places receiving between 12 and 20 inches of new snow.

Wider weather episode

The next in a series of Pacific troughs and ample moisture brought another round of heavy snow to portions of the western mountains and the Star Valley. The heaviest snow fell at the Jackson Hole Ski Resort where 30 inches of new snow fell. Amounts elsewhere were generally under 15 inches. In the Salt and Wyoming Range, 12 to 18 inches was common. In the lower elevations, in the Star Valley, amounts ranged from 7 to 14 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 940622. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.