A strong and moist flow off of the Pacific combined with favorable jet dynamics to produce heavy snow across much of western Wyoming. The heaviest snow well in the western mountains where 29 inches fell at the Jackson Hole Ski Resort, 24 inches in the Salt and Wyoming Range and 20 inches in southwestern Yellowstone Park. Heavy snow also fell in the Jackson and Star Valleys where 15 inches was measured near Wilson and at the Star Valley Ranch. Meanwhile, strong mid level winds mixing to the surface brought high winds to portions of Fremont and Natrona Counties. The strongest winds were along Outer Drive south of Casper where a gust to 79 mph was recorded. This strong wind brought blowing and drifting and snow that caused travel problems.

Winter Weather in YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING
From 08-DEC-16 09:30:00 to 10-DEC-16 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow fell in portions of Yellowstone Park. The highest accumuation was 20 inches at the Lewis Lake Divide SNOTEL site.

Winter Storm in TETON & GROS VENTRE MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 08-DEC-16 12:00:00 to 10-DEC-16 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow fell throughout the Tetons. Some of the highest amounts included 29 inches at the Jackson Hole Ski Resort and 21 inches at the Phillips Bench SNOTEL.

Winter Storm in JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING
From 08-DEC-16 16:00:00 to 10-DEC-16 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts through the Jackson Valley ranged from 5 inches in Jackson to 15 inches near Wilson.

Winter Storm in STAR VALLEY, WYOMING
From 08-DEC-16 14:30:00 to 10-DEC-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts in the northern portions of the Star Valley were generally 12 to 15 inches. Further south, the snow mixed with rain and help accumulations down.

Winter Storm in SALT RIVER & WYOMING RANGES, WYOMING
From 08-DEC-16 15:00:00 to 10-DEC-16 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow fell in portions of the Salt and Wyoming Range. Some of the highest amounts included 24 inches at the Blind Bull Summit SNOTEL and 22 inches at the Willow Creek SNOTEL.

Winter Weather in WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS WEST, WYOMING
From 08-DEC-16 18:00:00 to 10-DEC-16 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Larson Creek SNOTEL measured 13 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS EAST, WYOMING
From 08-DEC-16 18:00:00 to 10-DEC-16 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The SNOTEL at South Pass recorded 14 inches of new snow.

High Wind in GREEN MOUNTAINS & RATTLESNAKE RANGE, WYOMING
From 10-DEC-16 07:10:00 to 10-DEC-16 17:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Several locations recorded wind gusts over 58 mph. The highest recorded gust was 66 mph at Camp Creek.

High Wind in NATRONA COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 10-DEC-16 04:26:00 to 10-DEC-16 11:36:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

There were many wind gusts past 58 mph along Outer Drive South of Casper. The highest recorded gust was 79 mph. The strong wind brought blowing and drifting snow that hampered travel in portions of Natrona County.

Winter Storm in UPPER GREEN RIVER BASIN FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 08-DEC-16 17:00:00 to 10-DEC-16 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts ranged from 5.9 inches in Pinedale to 10.7 inches in Bondurant.

Winter Storm in ABSAROKA MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 08-DEC-16 13:00:00 to 10-DEC-16 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow fell in portions of the Absarokas. The highest amount fell at Evening Star and Beartooth Lake SNOTELS where 17 and 15 inches of snow fell respectively.