A potent Pacific low pressure system produced a prolonged period of moderate to heavy snowfall over the Snowy and Sierra Madre ranges, with lesser amounts over the adjacent valleys and foothills. Strong and gusty west winds up to 55 mph produced near white out conditions with considerable blowing snow and near zero visibilities.  WYDOT closed Interstate 80 in both directions between Laramie and Rawlins for several hours.  Total snow accumulations varied from 3 to 6 inches foothills and valleys, to as much as 32 inches over the Snowy Range.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 16-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 17-JAN-16 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Divide Peak SNOTEL site (elevation 7850 ft) estimated 21 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 16-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 17-JAN-16 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Battle Mountain SNOTEL site (elevation 7440 ft) estimated 17 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 16-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 17-JAN-16 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Sage Creek Basin SNOTEL site (elevation 7850 ft) estimated 12 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 16-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 17-JAN-16 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Sandstone Ranger Station SNOTEL site (elevation 8150 ft) estimated 18 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 16-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 17-JAN-16 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Old Battle SNOTEL site (elevation 10000 ft) estimated 20 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 16-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 17-JAN-16 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Little Snake River SNOTEL site (elevation 8915 ft) estimated 23 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 16-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 17-JAN-16 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Webber Springs SNOTEL site (elevation 9250 ft) estimated 17 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 16-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 17-JAN-16 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Blackhall Mountain SNOTEL site (elevation 9820 ft) estimated 12.5 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 16-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 17-JAN-16 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SHAVE Project

The Whiskey Park SNOTEL site (elevation 8950 ft) estimated 27 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 16-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 17-JAN-16 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The North French Creek SNOTEL site (elevation 10130 ft) estimated 26 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 16-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 17-JAN-16 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Sand Lake SNOTEL site (elevation 10050 ft) estimated 15 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 16-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 17-JAN-16 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong and gusty winds of 45 to 55 mph combined with periods of moderate snowfall created near whiteout conditions.  WYDOT webcams indicated that visibilities were frequently reduced to less than a quarter mile in falling and blowing snow.  WYDOT closed Interstate 80 in both directions between Laramie and Rawlins for several hours.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 16-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 17-JAN-16 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Cinnabar Park SNOTEL site (elevation 9574 ft) estimated 14 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 16-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 17-JAN-16 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Medicine Bow SNOTEL site (elevation 10500 ft) estimated 32 inches of snow.