A low pressure system tracked across Colorado. Rain changed to snow, with moderate to heavy snowfall observed.  Gusty northerly winds to 25 mph produced areas of blowing snow with poor visibilities.  Snow totals varied from a half foot to two feet, heaviest over the mountains.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The South Brush Creek SNOTEL site (elevation 8440 ft) estimated 12 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The North French Creek SNOTEL site (elevation 10130 ft) estimated 22 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SHAVE Project

The Sand Lake SNOTEL site (elevation 10050 ft) estimated 18 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Brooklyn Lake SNOTEL site (elevation 10240 ft) estimated 13 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (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 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Medicine Bow SNOTEL site (elevation 10500 ft) estimated 24 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Crow Creek SNOTEL site (elevation 8330 ft) estimated 15 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Eight inches of snow was measured at Elk Mountain.

Winter Storm in NORTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Windy Peak SNOTEL site (elevation 7900 ft) estimated 12 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in CONVERSE COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Six inches of snow was measured four miles west-southwest of Douglas.

Winter Storm in CONVERSE COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Eight inches of snow was reported at Douglas.

Winter Storm in CONVERSE COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ten inches of snow was reported two miles southwest of Douglas.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Six inches of snow was reported at Rawlins.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Six and a half inches of snow was measured ten miles north of Cheyenne.

Winter Storm in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Six inches of snow was reported at Laramie.

Winter Storm in FERRIS/SEMINOE/SHIRLEY MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Six inches of snow was reported at Muddy Gap.

Winter Storm in SHIRLEY BASIN, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Eight inches of snow was reported at Medicine Bow.

Winter Storm in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Seven inches of snow was measured three miles northeast of Laramie.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A foot of snow was reported two miles north of Centennial.

Winter Storm in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Six and a half inches of snow was measured near the Laramie Airport.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL LARAMIE RANGE AND SOUTHWEST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Six inches of snow was measured eight miles southwest of Wheatland.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Fifteen inches of snow was reported three miles north of Centennial.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of snow was measured one mile south of Cheyenne.

Winter Storm in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ten inches of snow was reported at Arlington.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Battle Mountain SNOTEL site (elevation 7440 ft) estimated 19 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SHIRLEY BASIN, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Six inches of snow was reported at Shirley Basin.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Sage Creek Basin SNOTEL site (elevation 7850 ft) estimated 13 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Divide Peak SNOTEL site (elevation 8880 ft) estimated 16 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (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 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Webber Springs SNOTEL site (elevation 9250 ft) estimated 13 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (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 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Whiskey Park SNOTEL site (elevation 8950 ft) estimated 15 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in FERRIS/SEMINOE/SHIRLEY MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 26-APR-16 00:00:00 to 26-APR-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Seven inches of snow was reported at Seminoe Dam.