A couple of storm systems moved through western Wyoming accompanied by heavy snow and gusty wind. Snowfall of one to around two feet was common. The heaviest snow was estimated to have fallen in the Salt and Wyoming mountain ranges. Up to 18 inches of snow fall across the higher elevations of the Tetons including the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Totals topped one foot in portions of Yellowstone National Park and the Wind River Range. Snowfall amounts in the Star Valley and Jackson Hole were generally 6 to 10 inches with a 15 inch total observed at Alpine. Strong winds also occurred across the peaks with gusts as high as 78 mph. In addition, east of the Continental Divide some areas saw very strong winds with gusts to 72 mph in the Green Mountains and 59 mph at the Casper Airport.

Winter Storm in YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING
From 16-DEC-12 09:00:00 to 17-DEC-12 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

A series of storms left heavy snow over Yellowstone Park. The Lewis Lake SNOTEL station recorded 20 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in TETON & GROS VENTRE MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 16-DEC-12 09:00:00 to 17-DEC-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A series of storms brought heavy snow and high wind to the Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains. As much as 18 inches of snow was recorded at Jackson Hole Ski Resort. In addition, there were high winds across the mountain peaks with gusts as high as 78 mph.

Winter Storm in JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING
From 16-DEC-12 07:00:00 to 17-DEC-12 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A series of storms brought heavy snow to Jackson Hole. Snowfall amounts generally ranged from 4 to 8 inches.

Winter Storm in WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS WEST, WYOMING
From 16-DEC-12 22:00:00 to 17-DEC-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow fell across the Western Wind River Range with snow amounts generally 6 to 12 inches.

Winter Storm in STAR VALLEY, WYOMING
From 16-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 17-DEC-12 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow fell across the Star Valley. The maximum amount was at Alpine where 15 inches was recorded.

Winter Storm in SALT RIVER & WYOMING RANGES, WYOMING
From 16-DEC-12 06:00:00 to 17-DEC-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow fell across the Salt River and Wyoming Ranges. Storms totals over a foot were common with the most at the Indian Creek Snotel where 25 inches was recorded. High winds were also common across the higher elevations where gusts to over 80 mph where recorded.

Winter Storm in UPPER GREEN RIVER BASIN FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 16-DEC-12 23:00:00 to 17-DEC-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow fell across the Upper Green Basin Foothills with amounts ranging from 5 inches at Pinedale to 12 inches at Bondurant.

Winter Storm in SOUTH LINCOLN COUNTY, WYOMING
From 16-DEC-12 20:00:00 to 17-DEC-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Periods of snow fell across Southern Lincoln County. Amounts ranged from around 3 inches near Kemmerer to around 7 inches in Cokeville.

High Wind in GREEN MOUNTAINS & RATTLESNAKE RANGE, WYOMING
From 17-DEC-12 03:30:00 to 17-DEC-12 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A tight pressure gradient and approaching cold front brought high winds. Winds gusted to 72 mph at Fales Rock and 62 mph at Camp Creek.

High Wind in NATRONA COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 17-DEC-12 12:39:00 to 17-DEC-12 12:39:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 59 mph wind gust was reported at the Casper Airport.