Summary of June Snow Storm in Western Wyoming 2014

June Snow Storm Summary

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A strong upper level low pressure system, combined with an equally strong cold front, brought rain and snow across the Cowboy State during the evening of June 16th, through June 17th, and even continuing into June 18th. Most of central and western Wyoming experienced some form of precipitation, with snow across much of western and portions of southern Wyoming. Areas as low as 6100 feet saw snow (Green River and Rock Springs area saw a trace to 0.5 inches of snow), Evanston in southwest Wyoming recieved 3.5 inches of snow, and generally 6 to 9 inches of snow could be found across the western mountains. See the snow totals below for the latest reports.   
Is June Snow uncommon in Wyoming? Recent records show that June snow isn't as uncommon as one may think, especially across the western mountains. In fact there have been significant late May or June snow events 3 of the last 5 years. The most recent occured on May 31st 2013 when portions of the Big Horns recieved 3 feet of snow, and June snow occured in the western mountains in mid June of 2012. June snow across the lower elevations of Wyoming is more uncommon, but does occur as Casper, Lander, and Riverton have all recorded snow in June.  

This strong system will exit the region by Thursday. Summer officially arrives this weekend, and more normal weather conditions can be expected. 

Snowfall Reports

County	Station Name	Snowfall
Big Horn	Bald Mountain Snotel	3
Fremont	Deer Park Snotel	5
Fremont	Hobbs Park Snotel	4
Fremont	Little Warm Snotel	3
Fremont	Cold Springs Snotel	2
Lincoln	Indian Creek Snotel	6
Lincoln	Cottonwood Creek Snotel	4
Lincoln	Blind Bull Summit Snotel	3
Lincoln	Spring Creek Divide Snotel	3
Lincoln	Willow Creek Snotel	3
Lincoln	Kelley Ranger Station Snotel	3
Lincoln	Salt River Summit Snotel	2
Lincoln	Blind Bull Summit	0.1
Park	Kirwin Snotel	5
Park	Beartooth Lake Snotel	4
Park	Blackwater Snotel	2
Park	Marquette Snotel	2
Park	Evening Star Snotel	1
Sublette	Gunsite Pass Snotel	9
Sublette	Loomis Park Snotel	6
Sublette	Elkhart Park G.S. Snotel	5
Sublette	Pocket Creek Snotel	4
Sublette	Triple Peak Snotel	2
Sublette	Big Sandy Opening Snotel	2
Sublette	Kendall Ranger Station Snotel	2
Sublette	New Fork Lake Snotel	2
Sublette	East Rim Divide Snotel	1
Sublette	Larsen Creek Snotel	1
Sublette	Daniel Fish Hatchery	0.5
Sublette	14 NW Pinedale	0.5
Sublette	Pinedale	0.3
Sweetwater	7 SE Rock Springs	0.4
Teton	Togwotee Pass Snotel	7
Teton	Grand Targhee Snotel	5
Teton	Gros Ventre Summit Snotel	5
Teton	Grassy Lake Snotel	2
Teton	Jackson Hole-Rendezvous Bowl	1
Teton	Jackson Hole-Mid	0.1
Teton	Jackson Hole-Raymer	0.1
Yellowstone	Two Ocean Plateau Snotel	6
Yellowstone	Parker Peak Snotel	3
Yellowstone	Lewis Lake Divide Snotel	2
Yellowstone	Thumb Divide Snotel	1
Yellowstone	Sylvan Lake Snotel	1
Yellowstone	Sylvan Road Snotel	1