Cheyenne, WY – February brought active snowfall across Wyoming, helping to slightly reduce seasonal deficits, but most areas remain below normal levels for the season. The largest snowfall event occurred between February 16 and 19, when an arctic cold front delivered moderate snowfall to portions of the High Plains and surrounding mountains.
According to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, monthly snowfall totals for February reached 11.2 inches in Cheyenne, which is 2.2 inches above normal, and 16.5 inches in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, 9 inches above normal. However, the season-to-date snowfall remains lower than average, with Cheyenne accumulating 21.8 inches, 7.8 inches below normal, and Scottsbluff at 27.1 inches, also 7.8 inches below normal.
Mountain snowpack levels showed improvement in February. The Snowy Range and Sierra Madre Range both reported near or above-average snow water equivalent levels, at 108% and 96% of median, respectively. However, the North and South Laramie Ranges remain below average, at 78% and 47% of median.
While recent storms have helped alleviate some of the snowfall deficit, Wyoming remains in need of continued precipitation to meet seasonal norms. Residents are encouraged to monitor weather updates for potential future storms that could further impact snowpack levels and regional water resources.
