Wyoming

Wyoming spans from 3,099 ft (Belle Fourche River) to 13,809 ft (Gannett Peak). Key hazards: EXTREME WIND — Wyoming is one of the windiest states; special wind regions in mountain passes and open plains (gusts exceeding 100 mph recorded). HEAVY SNOW — mountain areas receive 200+ inches annually; ground snow loads can exceed 100 psf. EARTHQUAKE — Teton County is SDC D (Teton Fault, Yellowstone volcanic system); western WY is seismically active. WILDFIRE — extensive WUI zones in Teton, Park, and Sublette Counties. EXTREME COLD — temperatures below -40°F recorded; deep frost lines (up to 70"). FLASH FLOODING — common in mountain canyons and prairie drainages. HAIL — eastern WY is in the hail belt. AVALANCHE — mountain areas, especially Teton Range.