Storm brings heavy snow to GR

A statewide snowstorm brought several inches of snowfall to Sweetwater County Monday evening.

According to Geri Swanson, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service office in Riverton, a weather observer in Green River reported receiving 8 inches of snow during the storm. So far, the area has received 15 inches of snow since the beginning of the month.

Mark Westenskow, public works director for Green River said the snow removal crews were ready for the storm, but heavy snowfall postponed snowplow work on the city’s smaller streets. The city has four main plows, each given a quarter...