Wyoming, 2022

Winter Weather in Wyoming, November 4 to 5, 2022

November 4 to 5, 2022 · NWS CYS · 2 events in 2 counties and zones

Southwesterly upslope flow resulted in snowfall across the higher elevations of the Snowy and Sierra Madre Ranges late on the 4th through the 5th.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
2

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 CYS wrote it up.

Southwesterly upslope flow resulted in snowfall across the higher elevations of the Snowy and Sierra Madre Ranges late on the 4th through the 5th.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Cheyenne, WY wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Nov 4, 4:30 PM MST, 30 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 4, 4:30 PM MST, 30 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 4, 3:08 AM MST, 13 hours 52 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
408 AM MDT Fri Nov 4 2022

WYZ106-110-051015-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-
408 AM MDT Fri Nov 4 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Wyoming and southeast Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Significant high wind event expected late this afternoon through
Saturday with gusts 70-80 mph possible for the wind-prone
locations, including Arlington, Elk Mountain, and Bordeaux. High
Wind Warnings are in effect beginning this afternoon. Areas of
blowing snow will also be possible reducing visibility and
creating slick road conditions at times.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

High Winds continue throughout the day Saturday with strongest
winds likely Saturday morning.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

WYZ103>105-109-111-113-115>117-051015-
North Laramie Range-Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-
Shirley Basin-Central Carbon County-Southwest Carbon County-
Upper North Platte River Basin-Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
408 AM MDT Fri Nov 4 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Wyoming and southeast Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

High wind event expected tonight through Saturday with gusts
around 65 mph possible for many locations. High Wind Warnings are
in effect beginning this evening. Areas of blowing snow will also
be possible reducing visibility and creating slick road conditions
at times.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

High Winds continue throughout the day Saturday. Light snowfall
will be possible Saturday evening with little accumulation
expected.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

NEZ019-020-054-WYZ101-107-108-118-119-051015-
Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Kimball County-
Converse County Lower Elevations-East Platte County-Goshen County-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
408 AM MDT Fri Nov 4 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of panhandle
Nebraska...east central Wyoming and southeast Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

High wind event expected beginning early Saturday morning with
gusts around 65 mph possible for many locations through Saturday
afternoon. High Wind Warnings are in effect beginning early
Saturday morning.

.Spotter information statement...

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WYZ112-114-051015-
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
408 AM MDT Fri Nov 4 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Strong winds beginning this afternoon will lead to areas of
blowing snow reducing visibility at times. Hunters and hikers
could become disoriented and lost in low visibility.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

Strong winds with blowing snow continues Saturday. Light to
moderate snowfall expected Saturday morning through Saturday
night. Snow accumulation of 4-8 inches will be possible,
especially above 9000 feet elevation.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

NEZ002-003-021-055-095-096-WYZ102-051015-
Dawes County-Box Butte County-Morrill County-Cheyenne County-
Northern Sioux County-Southern Sioux County-Niobrara County-
408 AM MDT Fri Nov 4 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of panhandle
Nebraska and east central Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

Strong winds expected beginning mid-morning Saturday with gusts
around 45-55 mph possible for many locations through Saturday
afternoon.

.Spotter information statement...

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In the hours before

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2 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.

Winter Weather, Sierra Madre Range

When
November 4, 5:00 PM MST to November 5, 5:00 PM MST
Where
Sierra Madre Range forecast zone
Reported by
SNOTEL
Coordinates
41.695, -106.931 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous SNOTELs including Whiskey Park and Old Battle estimated 8 to 12 inches of snowfall, especially above 9000 feet elevation.

Winter Weather, Snowy Range

When
November 4, 5:00 PM MST to November 5, 5:00 PM MST
Where
Snowy Range forecast zone
Reported by
SNOTEL
Coordinates
41.675, -106.327 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous SNOTELs including Med Bow and Cinnabar Park estimated 8 to 12 inches of snowfall, especially above 9000 feet elevation.

What these are

Winter Weather
Snow, sleet or freezing rain below warning levels that still caused disruption, damage or casualties.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

More

Every storm in Wyoming in 2022Every state in 2022This day in weather historyWarnings in Wyoming, November 2022

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: 1056416, 1056418.