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Winter in Platte County, Wyoming
28 winter storms and snow events in the NCEI Storm Events record, 1950 to 2026. Event types counted: Winter Storm, Winter Weather, Heavy Snow, Blizzard, Ice Storm, Lake-Effect Snow, Sleet.
NCEI notes that Storm Data is compiled from a variety of sources including the National Weather Service, other federal, state and local agencies, the media and the public; that property and crop damage figures are estimates; and that some events are recorded by NWS forecast zone rather than by county. FEMA notes that NFIP claim records are redacted and aggregated to protect the privacy of policyholders. Storm records through 30 Jun 2026.
NCEI records 28 winter events in Platte County, Wyoming, between 1950 and 2026, spread over 10 years.
March is the busiest month, with 6 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 4 events against 24 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 0.4% of the 7,057 winter events recorded in Wyoming; its 1.3 per 100 square miles compares with 7.3 statewide.
Some winter weather and high wind events are recorded by NWS forecast zone rather than by county; zone-recorded events whose zone is named for the county are included and marked "Forecast zone" in the table.
Compared with Wyoming
| Measure | Platte County | Wyoming | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 28 | 7,057 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 1.3 | 7.3 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 32.2 | 121.9 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 30 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | March | February | January |
By year
Seasonality
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Recorded events
All 28 events, most recent first. Magnitude is hail size, tornado rating or wind speed as recorded.
| Date | Event type | Magnitude | Property damage | Crop damage | Deaths | Injuries | Geography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr 2009 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Mar 2009 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Jan 2009 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Jan 2009 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 20 Dec 2006 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Feb 2006 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Feb 2004 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Mar 2003 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Mar 2003 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 7 Feb 2002 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Apr 2001 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Sep 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 20 Mar 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Feb 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Mar 1998 | Winter Storm | — | $35K | — | — | 10 | Forecast zone |
| 27 Dec 1997 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Oct 1997 | Blizzard | — | $10K | $3K | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Apr 1997 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Apr 1997 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Feb 1997 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Nov 1996 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Oct 1996 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Apr 1996 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Mar 1996 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Jan 1996 | Blizzard | — | $9K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Jan 1996 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Jan 1996 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Platte County had?
28 events in the NCEI Storm Events record between 1950 and 2026. Reporting of winter storms and snow became far more complete after 1996, so early decades undercount.
When was the last recorded winter event in Platte County?
4 Apr 2009 (Blizzard). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in Platte County?
The winter storm of 6 Mar 1998, with property damage estimated by NCEI at $35K.
How does Platte County compare with Wyoming for winter?
1.3 events per 100 square miles against 7.3 statewide; the county holds 28 of the state's 7,057 recorded events.
Provenance
NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, yearly details files through 30 Jun 2026, public domain. County-recorded events plus zone-recorded events whose forecast zone is named for the county (marked "Forecast zone"). Population and area from the US Census Bureau (2021). Built 1 Oct 2026. See the methodology, the Winter hub and the county page.