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Winter in Uinta County, Wyoming
35 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.
Uinta County, Wyoming, has 35 winter events in the NCEI record since 1950, with at least one in 17 different years.
January is the busiest month, with 11 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 27 events against 8 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 0.5% of the 7,057 winter events recorded in Wyoming; its 1.7 per 100 square miles compares with 7.3 statewide.
NCEI attributes 2 deaths in the county to winter storms and snow.
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 | Uinta County | Wyoming | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 35 | 7,057 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 1.7 | 7.3 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 17.0 | 121.9 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 2 | 30 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | January | February | January |
By year
Seasonality
11Feb
6Mar
4Apr
2May
0Jun
0Jul
0Aug
0Sep
1Oct
2Nov
2Dec
7
Recorded events
All 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 | Winter Weather | — | $4.5M | $20K | 2 | 24 | Forecast zone |
| 16 Nov 2024 | Winter Weather | — | $100K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Mar 2024 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Feb 2024 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Jan 2024 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Jan 2024 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Jan 2023 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Dec 2021 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Dec 2021 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Sep 2020 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Apr 2019 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Mar 2019 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Nov 2018 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 18 Feb 2018 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Jan 2018 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Dec 2016 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Feb 2014 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Dec 2013 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Dec 2013 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Mar 2013 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 18 Jan 2012 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Dec 2010 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Apr 2009 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Oct 2008 | Winter Storm | — | $8K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 7 Feb 2008 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Jan 2008 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 7 Dec 2007 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Oct 2003 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Mar 1996 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Feb 1996 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Jan 1996 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Jan 1996 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 18 Jan 1996 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Jan 1996 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Jan 1996 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Uinta County had?
35 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 Uinta County?
18 Feb 2026 (Winter Weather). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in Uinta County?
The winter weather of 18 Feb 2026, with property damage estimated by NCEI at $4.5M and crop damage at $20K; 2 deaths recorded.
How does Uinta County compare with Wyoming for winter?
1.7 events per 100 square miles against 7.3 statewide; the county holds 35 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.