Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Cheyenne, WY
Issued by NWS Cheyenne, WY
399 WWUS45 KCYS 051814 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1214 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026 WYZ110-061200- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260506T1800Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 1214 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The weight of the heavy, wet snow on tree limbs and powerlines and could cause sporadic power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ WYZ114-061200- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260506T1800Z/ Snowy Range- Including the cities of Centennial and Albany 1214 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. The higher totals will be mainly above 9000 ft in elevation and on the northern and eastern sides of the range. * WHERE...Snowy Range. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Outdoor recreation could become dangerous to those caught unprepared for hazardous winter conditions. Hunters, hikers, and snowmobilers may become disoriented and lost due to low visibility in falling and blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ WYZ115-061200- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260506T1500Z/ Laramie Valley- Including the cities of Laramie and Bosler 1214 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches for the town of Laramie. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 11 inches are possible in the southern and western sides of the Laramie Valley. * WHERE...Laramie Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The weight of the heavy, wet snow on tree limbs may cause tree damage and bring down power lines. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes on Tuesday, and the morning commute on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ116-117-061200- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260506T1800Z/ South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Horse Creek, Buford, Vedauwoo, Pumpkin Vine, Whitaker, and Federal 1214 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 7 and 12 inches. Another band of enhanced snowfall could produce isolated higher amounts. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The weight of the heavy, wet snow on tree limbs and powerlines and could cause sporadic power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ WYZ118-061200- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260506T1500Z/ Central Laramie County- Including the cities of Cheyenne 1214 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Central Laramie County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The weight of the heavy, wet snow on tree limbs may cause tree damage and bring down power lines. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes on Tuesday, and the morning commute on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ054-WYZ119-061200- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260506T1500Z/ Kimball County-East Laramie County- Including the cities of Pine Bluffs and Kimball 1214 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...In Nebraska, Kimball County. In Wyoming, East Laramie County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slushy and slick road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes on Tuesday morning and evening, and on Wednesday morning. In addition, the weight of the heavy, wet snow on tree limbs could cause tree damage and bring down power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ103-061200- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260506T1500Z/ North Laramie Range- Including the cities of Garrett 1214 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Locally higher amounts expected over 7500 feet in elevation. * WHERE...North Laramie Range. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Outdoor recreation could become dangerous to those caught unprepared for hazardous winter conditions. Hunters, hikers, and snowmobilers may become disoriented and lost due to low visibility in falling and blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ105-061200- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260506T1500Z/ Shirley Basin- Including the cities of Medicine Bow and Shirley Basin 1214 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Shirley Basin and Laramie Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ106-061200- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260506T1500Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- Including the cities of Bordeaux 1214 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches in the lower elevations near the I-25 corridor. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches in the central Laramie Range above 5500 feet in elevation. * WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The weight of the heavy, wet snow on tree limbs may cause tree damage and bring down power lines. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes on Tuesday, and the morning commute on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ112-061200- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260506T1500Z/ Sierra Madre Range- 1214 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 9 inches mainly above 8000 feet in elevation. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Outdoor recreation could become dangerous to those caught unprepared for hazardous winter conditions. Hunters, hikers, and snowmobilers may become disoriented and lost due to low visibility in falling and blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ104-109-061200- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0016.260506T0000Z-260506T1500Z/ Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Central Carbon County- Including the cities of Rawlins and Seminoe Dam 1214 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Central Carbon County and Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. In addition, the weight of the heavy, wet snow on tree limbs combined with gusty winds could cause tree damage and bring down power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MM