A very moist westerly flow aloft produced a prolonged period of heavy snowfall across the southern half of Carbon County.  Heaviest accumulations occurred over the Snowy and Sierra Madre ranges with one to three feet estimated.  Strong west winds of 40 to 65 mph created very low visibilities and considerable blowing snow, including the Interstate 80 corridor between Laramie and Rawlins.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 21-DEC-14 00:00:00 to 23-DEC-14 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Old Battle SNOTEL site (elevation 10000 ft) estimated 18 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 21-DEC-14 00:00:00 to 23-DEC-14 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Webber Springs SNOTEL site (elevation 9250 ft) estimated 16.5 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 21-DEC-14 00:00:00 to 23-DEC-14 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Little Snake River SNOTEL site (elevation 8915 ft) estimated 18 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 21-DEC-14 00:00:00 to 23-DEC-14 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Whiskey Park SNOTEL site (elevation 8950 ft) estimated 20.5 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 21-DEC-14 00:00:00 to 23-DEC-14 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Blackhall Mountain SNOTEL site (elevation 9820 ft) estimated 27.5 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 21-DEC-14 00:00:00 to 23-DEC-14 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The North French Creek SNOTEL site (elevation 10130 ft) estimated 22.5 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 21-DEC-14 00:00:00 to 23-DEC-14 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Sand Lake SNOTEL site (elevation 10050 ft) estimated 13.5 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 21-DEC-14 00:00:00 to 23-DEC-14 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Brooklyn Lake SNOTEL site (elevation 10240 ft) estimated 19.5 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 21-DEC-14 00:00:00 to 23-DEC-14 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Cinnabar Park SNOTEL site (elevation 9574 ft) estimated 13 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 21-DEC-14 00:00:00 to 23-DEC-14 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Medicine Bow SNOTEL site (elevation 10510 ft) estimated 31.5 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 21-DEC-14 00:00:00 to 22-DEC-14 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy snow combined with wind gusts to 65 mph created near-blizzard conditions with considerable blowing snow and very low visibilities.  Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins was closed both directions for several hours.  Snow accumulations ranged from two to six inches.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWEST CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 21-DEC-14 00:00:00 to 22-DEC-14 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy snow combined with wind gusts to 50 mph created considerable blowing snow and very low visibilities.  Snow accumulations ranged from four to ten inches.