Wyoming, 2022

Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Wyoming, April 12 to 13, 2022

April 12 to 13, 2022 · NWS UNR · 4 events in 4 counties and zones

A strong storm system tracked across the Northern Plains; bringing rain, snow, and a prolonged period of gusty winds. The heaviest snow developed over northern Campbell into northern Crook Counties.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
4

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS UNR wrote it up.

A strong storm system tracked across the Northern Plains; bringing rain, snow, and a prolonged period of gusty winds. The heaviest snow developed over northern Campbell into northern Crook Counties. Snowfall amounts of three to seven inches occurred across these areas, with gusty winds producing blowing snow and greatly reduced visibilities.

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Event by event

3 winter storm, 1 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.

Winter Storm, Northern Campbell

When
April 12, 12:00 AM MST to April 13, 12:00 PM MST
Where
Northern Campbell forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
44.248, -105.548 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Northeastern Crook

When
April 12, 1:00 AM MST to April 13, 12:00 PM MST
Where
Northeastern Crook forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter

Winter Storm, Western Crook

When
April 12, 1:00 AM MST to April 13, 12:00 PM MST
Where
Western Crook forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
44.589, -104.570 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Weather, Wyoming Black Hills

When
April 12, 1:00 AM MST to April 13, 3:00 PM MST
Where
Wyoming Black Hills forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
44.215, -104.569 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

What these are

Winter Storm
A storm that brought snow, sleet or freezing rain at warning levels, usually over several hours or days.
Winter Weather
Snow, sleet or freezing rain below warning levels that still caused disruption, damage or casualties.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1011563, 1011564, 1011565, 1011566.