A vigorous spring storm brought heavy snow and strong wind to much of central and southern Wyoming. Many areas recorded over a foot of snow. The highest snowfall amounts were recorded along the east slope of the Wind River Range and the Lander Foothills where amounts over 18 inches were common. A maximum snowfall total of 28.5 inches was recorded 3 miles southwest of Lander. Other hard hit areas included Casper and much of Natrona County where 12 to 18 inches of snow was observed; around Riverton where 6 to 12 inches was common; and near Thermopolis where up to 16 inches of snow was recorded. In addition, the storm brought damaging winds to southern Wyoming, particularly Sweetwater County. Wind gusts to 71 mph where recorded at the Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport. Wind damage was recorded in Green River where several trees where downed and a window was blown in at Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs. At Flaming Gorge Reservoir, a couple of docks were damaged at the Buckboard Marina.

Winter Storm in WIND RIVER BASIN, WYOMING
From 08-APR-13 08:00:00 to 09-APR-13 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There were numerous reports of heavy snow across the Wind River Basin. Snowfall amounts ranged from 5 inches in Shoshoni to 10 to 12 inches in Riverton and Hudson.

Winter Storm in LANDER FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 08-APR-13 07:00:00 to 09-APR-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous reports of over 18 inches of snow were reported in the Lander Foothills; including a maximum of 27 inches.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWEST BIG HORN BASIN, WYOMING
From 08-APR-13 07:00:00 to 09-APR-13 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There were several reports of 6 to 16 inches of snow around Thermopolis.

Winter Storm in ROCK SPRINGS & GREEN RIVER, WYOMING
From 08-APR-13 15:00:00 to 09-APR-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Many locations reported wind gusts of over 60 mph. In Green River, there were numerous reports of damage. Many trees were blown down and some fences were damaged. A large window was blown in at the Aquatic Center at Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs, where 1,200 customers lost power when a power pole was damaged.

Winter Storm in FLAMING GORGE, WYOMING
From 08-APR-13 15:00:00 to 09-APR-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A COOP Observer reported damage to a couple of docks at the Buckboard Marina.

Winter Storm in EAST SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING
From 08-APR-13 16:00:00 to 09-APR-13 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 7 inches of snow at Wamsetter. Drifts as high as 3 and a half feet were reported. A maximum gust of 71 mph was recorded at the Rock Springs Airport.

Winter Storm in GREEN MOUNTAINS & RATTLESNAKE RANGE, WYOMING
From 08-APR-13 08:00:00 to 09-APR-13 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter at Jeffrey City reported 12 inches of snow. In addition, State Highway 287 was closed from Lander to Muddy Gap for several hours.

Winter Storm in SOUTH LINCOLN COUNTY, WYOMING
From 08-APR-13 11:00:00 to 09-APR-13 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall and wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph combined to create hazardous conditions across the eastern portion of Lincoln County.

Winter Storm in NATRONA COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 08-APR-13 11:00:00 to 10-APR-13 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There were numerous reports of heavy snow throughout Natrona County. The city of Casper received anywhere from 6 to 14 inches, 12 inches was reported at Evansville, 10 inches at Mills and 9 inches at Bar Nunn.

Winter Storm in CASPER MOUNTAIN, WYOMING
From 08-APR-13 11:00:00 to 10-APR-13 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters and SNOTEL stations reported 16 to 18 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS EAST, WYOMING
From 08-APR-13 07:00:00 to 09-APR-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 21 inches of snow at Sinks Canyon State Park. The Townsend Creek SNOTEL station estimated 26 inches of snow.