Though the weather warmed up toward the latter part of last week, the National Weather Service in Cheyenne is predicting spring weather that is colder and wetter than normal over the next couple of weeks.
Spring storm brings snow, flooding
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Trees and bushes in Harrison were laden with snow May 22, 2019, after the town saw accumulation of 12 inches over the course of last week's winter storm.
Snow falls in Chadron May 20, 2019. A winter storm that dumped up to a foot in other parts of the Pine Ridge resulted in very little accumulation in Chadron.
Snow covers up spring grass May 21, 2019, in Harrison. The town received a foot of accumulated snow between May 20-22.
A herd of cattle along Highway 20 between Crawford and Harrison huddle together against the fence as snow began to accumulate.
A snow plow clears snow and sprays de-icing liquid near Smiley Canyon May 21, 2019.
Trees and bushes in Harrison were laden with snow May 22, 2019, after the town saw accumulation of 12 inches over the course of last week's winter storm.
A cedar tree in Harrison droops under the weight of a foot of snow accumulation May 22, 2019.
The few leaves on trees in Harrison were covered with snow May 22, 2019, after the town saw accumulation of 12 inches over the course of last week's winter storm.
This time-lapsed series shows the continuous accumulation in Harrison May 21-22, 2019. The tree pictured is in Chadron Record Editor Kerri Rempp's front yard. The far left photo shows the tree at around 7 a.m. May 21. The center photo depicts snow accumlation by around 7 p.m. that night. The photo on the far left shows tree at 8 a.m. May 22 under the weight of a foot of snow.
The White River was out of its banks as it flowed underneath Highway 385 north of Chadron May 22. The National Weather Service in Cheyenne had issued a flood advisory along the river from Whitney to the state line as water levels rose in the wake of several days of rain and snow.
The White River was out of its banks as it flowed underneath Highway 385 north of Chadron May 22. The National Weather Service in Cheyenne had issued a flood advisory along the river from Whitney to the state line as water levels rose in the wake of several days of rain and snow.
The White River was out of its banks as it flowed underneath Highway 385 north of Chadron May 22. The National Weather Service in Cheyenne had issued a flood advisory along the river from Whitney to the state line as water levels rose in the wake of several days of rain and snow.
The White River was out of its banks as it flowed underneath Highway 385 north of Chadron May 22, 2019, and the floodwaters were flowing quickly.
The White River was out of its banks as it flowed underneath Highway 385 north of Chadron May 22. The National Weather Service in Cheyenne had issued a flood advisory along the river from Whitney to the state line as water levels rose in the wake of several days of rain and snow.
