A strong low pressure system stalled over the central Rockies and produced a prolonged period of moderate to heavy snowfall and gusty northeasterly winds up to 50 mph across much of south central and southeast Wyoming.  Interstate 80 from the Nebraska border to Rawlins and Interstate 25 from the Colorado border to Wheatland were closed due to icy conditions from considerable blowing and drifting snow.  Snow totals ranged from six to as much as 39 inches, heaviest over the mountains.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 15-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Divide Peak SNOTEL site (elevation 8880 ft) estimated 32 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 15-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Sage Creek Basin SNOTEL site (elevation 7850 ft) estimated 23 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 15-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Old Battle SNOTEL site (elevation 10000 ft) estimated 25.5 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 15-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Webber Springs SNOTEL site (elevation 9250 ft) estimated 39 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 15-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (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 SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 15-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Cinnabar Park SNOTEL site (elevation 9574 ft) estimated 22 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 15-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Medicine Bow SNOTEL site (elevation 10500 ft) estimated 26 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 16-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Eight and a half inches of snow was measured near Elk Mountain.

Winter Storm in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 16-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer 18 miles south of Rock River measured 8.3 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL LARAMIE RANGE AND SOUTHWEST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 16-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer 20 miles southwest of Wheatland measured 6.6 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in UPPER NORTH PLATTE RIVER BASIN, WYOMING
From 16-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ten inches of snow was reported at Saratoga.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 15-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Whiskey Park SNOTEL site (elevation 8950 ft) estimated 19 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 15-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Blackhall Mountain SNOTEL site (elevation 9820 ft) estimated 30 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 15-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The North French Creek SNOTEL site (elevation 10130 ft) estimated 13 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 15-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Sand Lake SNOTEL site (elevation 10050 ft) estimated 28 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 15-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Brooklyn Lake SNOTEL site (elevation 10240 ft) estimated 16 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 16-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Seven inches of snow was measured in northwest Cheyenne.

Winter Storm in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 16-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Seven inches of snow was reported at Laramie.

Winter Storm in NORTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 15-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (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 SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 15-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Crow Creek SNOTEL site (elevation 8330 ft) estimated 25 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 16-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Six inches of snow was measured at Sinclair.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 16-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Seven inches of snow was measured ten miles north of Cheyenne, with two to three foot snow drifts.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 16-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Ten inches of snow was measured at the NWS in Cheyenne.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 16-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer two miles west of Cheyenne measured 7.4 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING
From 16-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Six to eight inches of snow was reported at Hawk Springs and La Grange.

Winter Storm in EAST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 16-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Six to eight inches of snow was reported at Chugwater.

Winter Storm in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 16-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Eleven inches of snow was measured one mile east-northeast of Laramie.

Winter Storm in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 16-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-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 12 miles south-southeast of Horse Creek.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 16-APR-16 02:00:00 to 17-APR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Nine inches of snow was measured five miles northeast of Cheyenne.