This Week (April 16-22) in Regional Weather History
Apr. 16: A modest winter storm brought 5.6 inches of snow to
1968, while Rawlins received 3.6 inches. Also on this day in 1940, 7.0 inches
of snow fell onto
Apr. 17: On this day in 1986, 5.7 inches of snow fell in
1944, 7.0 inches of snow was recorded in Kimball.
A strong winter storm ensued over the region on this day in 1920, and lasted
for nearly 4 days.
with much more to come.
Apr. 18: A wind gust of 72 mph was recorded in
7 more inches of snow fell in
of snow fell in Chadron.
Apr. 19: A winter storm dropped 13.0 of snow on
1973.
Apr. 20: The 1920 winter storm came to an end. Total storm snowfalls over the 3 to 4 day
time period included 18.5 inches in
26.0 inches in
An unusually strong cold surge occurred on this day in 1966, bringing the latest
below zero temperatures on record to many areas. Rawlins was chilled to 8 degrees
below zero, while
recorded its latest below zero temperature with a low of -3.
Apr. 21:
well as 1960. Also on this date in 1977,
on record.
in 1983.
Apr. 22: 1.91 inches of precipitation fell in
of snow included. Also on this date in 1909, 10.5 inches of snow fell in
Courtesy of Rich Emanuel
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