Strong storm system for late April resulted in heavy snow and high winds for portions of southeast Wyoming. Portions of east-central Wyoming including the Douglas area experienced blizzard conditions for multiple hours on the 23rd as area roadways, including Interstate 25, remain closed due to winter conditions.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 22-APR-22 21:00:00 to 23-APR-22 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple WYDOT and Union Pacific Railroad mesonet station reported high winds with gusts 60 to 70 mph. UPR mesonet station SHERWS (UR535) measured maximum wind gust 2 miles west-northwest of Buford at 9:12 AM MDT on the 23rd. Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Laramie was closed multiple times during this period.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 22-APR-22 21:00:00 to 23-APR-22 17:08:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple WYDOT and Union Pacific Railroad mesonet stations reported high winds with gusts 60 to 70 mph. UPR mesonet station EMKAYW (UP226) measured maximum wind gusts 14 miles west-southwest of Cheyenne at 3:49 PM MDT on the 23rd. Interstate 25 between Cheyenne and the Colorado State Line was closed to light, high-profile vehicles for 8 hours.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 22-APR-22 21:00:00 to 23-APR-22 16:32:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Cheyenne Airport ASOS station (KCYS) measured maximum wind gust at 2:54 PM MDT on the 23rd. WYDOT mesonet station Bear Creek (WY40) along Interstate 25 also reported high winds.

High Wind in EAST LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 23-APR-22 15:58:00 to 23-APR-22 16:54:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

WYDOT mesonet station Gun Barrel (KGUN) along US Highway 85 measured maximum wind gust.

Blizzard in NIOBRARA COUNTY, WYOMING
From 23-APR-22 07:30:00 to 23-APR-22 12:05:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Department of Highways

WYDOT webcams in the Lusk and Van Tassell areas showed whiteout conditions with strong winds for an extended period of time.

Blizzard in CONVERSE COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 23-APR-22 07:30:00 to 23-APR-22 12:05:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: ASOS

Douglas Airport ASOS station (KDGW) reported one-quarter mile visibility in falling and blowing snow for over 3 hours with wind gusts 50 to 65 mph. Interstate 25 between Douglas and Casper was closed due to winter conditions for over 8 hours.

High Wind in EAST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 23-APR-22 10:12:00 to 23-APR-22 17:06:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

RAWS mesonet station Guernsey (GNRW4) measured maximum wind gust 6 miles northwest of Hartville at 12:08 PM MDT on the 23rd. WYDOT mesonet stations Coleman (WY1) and at the Platte/Converse County line (WY56) along Interstate 25 also reported high winds. Interstate 25 between Wheatland and Douglas was closed for 12 hours.

High Wind in GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING
From 23-APR-22 11:20:00 to 23-APR-22 13:32:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Torrington Airport ASOS station (KTOR) measured maximum wind gust.

High Wind in GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING
From 22-APR-22 18:30:00 to 22-APR-22 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Torrington Airport ASOS station (KTOR) measured maximum wind gust.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 22-APR-22 17:00:00 to 23-APR-22 14:22:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple WYDOT mesonet station reported high winds with gusts around 60 mph. WYDOT mesonet station along Interstate 80 at Elk Mountain (WY19) measured maximum wind gust at 6:12 PM MDT on the 22nd. Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins closed to light, high-profile vehicles multiple times during this period.

Winter Weather in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 23-APR-22 02:24:00 to 23-APR-22 14:14:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer located 2 miles south of Elk Mountain measured 3.8 inches of snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 22-APR-22 23:00:00 to 23-APR-22 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: SNOTEL

Old Battle SNOTEL (Elev. 10000 feet) estimated 16.5 inches of snow accumulation with 1.1 inches of snow water equivalent and snow to liquid ratios of 15:1. Additional SNOTELs in the Sierra Madre Range above 9000 feet estimated around a foot of snow accumulation over this period.

Heavy Snow in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 22-APR-22 23:00:00 to 23-APR-22 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: SNOTEL

Sand Lake SNOTEL (Elev. 10050 feet) estimated 18 inches of snow accumulation with 1.2 inches of snow water equivalent and snow to liquid ratios of 15:1. Additional SNOTELs in the Snowy Range estimated 12 to 16 inches of snow accumulation over this period.

Heavy Snow in NORTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 23-APR-22 00:00:00 to 23-APR-22 14:41:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 13.5 inches of snow accumulation 25 miles south of Glenrock.

High Wind in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 23-APR-22 13:10:00 to 23-APR-22 14:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Laramie Airport ASOS station (KLAR) measured maximum wind gust.