A vigorous and fast moving storm brought a period of heavy snow to the western mountains and high winds to many portions of western and central Wyoming. Up to 9 inches of snow fell in the higher elevations of Park and Teton Counties as well as portions of Yellowstone National Park. Lesser amounts fell in the Wind River Range where white-out conditions were reported over and around South Pass. In addition to the snow, high wind was reported across much of central and southwest Wyoming. Winds gusted over 70 mph in many areas, including 71 mph at Bitter Creek, 73 mph at Red Canyon, and 75 mph near Lander. The strong winds caused damage in Rock Springs, where several trees were downed, including one that crushed a police car. A telephone pole was also downed and 3 businesses lost their signs.

High Wind in NATRONA COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 10:00:00 to 17-MAR-13 15:29:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Casper Airport ASOS reported a wind gust of 58 mph. At Hiland 40 mph sustained winds were reported.

High Wind in LANDER FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 09:45:00 to 17-MAR-13 12:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several wind gusts over 60 mph were reported across the Lander Foothills. Some gusts include 75 mph at the North Fork of the Popo Agie river, and 68 mph at the Lander Airport.

High Wind in GREEN MOUNTAINS & RATTLESNAKE RANGE, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 08:50:00 to 17-MAR-13 16:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several locations reported wind gusts over 58 mph. These include 69 mph at Fales Rock, 66 mph at Camp Creek and 63 mph at Beaver Rim.

High Wind in UPPER GREEN RIVER BASIN, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 11:06:00 to 17-MAR-13 13:16:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds were sustained at 40-45 mph at Shute Creek.

High Wind in EAST SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 11:05:00 to 17-MAR-13 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

There were multiple reports of wind gusts past 58 mph across eastern Sweetwater County. Some of these include 69 mph at the Rock Springs Airport, 71 mph at Bitter Creek and 65 mph at Tipton.

High Wind in UPPER WIND RIVER BASIN, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 12:00:00 to 17-MAR-13 13:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Sustained winds of 42 mph were reported at Crowheart.

High Wind in FLAMING GORGE, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 12:00:00 to 17-MAR-13 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Buckboard Marina reported a wind gust to 65 mph.

High Wind in NORTHEAST JOHNSON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 12:21:00 to 17-MAR-13 15:06:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A WYDOT observation station reported sustained winds of 40 to 43 mph at Piney Creek on Interstate 90.

High Wind in SOUTH LINCOLN COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 12:59:00 to 17-MAR-13 12:59:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 58 mph wind gust was reported at Kemmerer.

High Wind in ROCK SPRINGS & GREEN RIVER, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 13:22:00 to 17-MAR-13 15:17:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A WYDOT sensor at Peru Hill on Interstate 80 recorded several wind gusts past 58 mph, including a maximum of 63 mph. In Rock Springs, several trees were downed in Rock Springs, one crushed a police car. A telephone pole was downed and 3 businesses lost their signs.

High Wind in WIND RIVER BASIN, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 13:49:00 to 17-MAR-13 13:49:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 58 mph was reported at the National Weather Service in Riverton.

Winter Storm in WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS EAST, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 17-MAR-13 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusts of 63 mph combined with snow produced white-out conditions over South Pass.

Winter Storm in WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS WEST, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 17-MAR-13 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds over 50 mph and snow produced white out conditions.