Cheyenne, Wyoming

Regional Weather Alerts


     

Alert: Red Flag Warning
Area(s): Box Butte/South Sioux/Niobrara River; Lower North Platte River Basin/Scottsbluff National Monument; Lodgepole Creek/Southern Nebraska Panhandle; Laramie Foothills and High Plains; Laramie East High Plains; Goshen/Middle-Lower North Platte River Basin
Effective: 2026-04-22 @ 8:36 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 9:00 pm
Onset: 2026-04-23 @ 10:00 am -> 2026-04-23 @ 7:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-22 @ 8:36 pm
Headline: Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 7:36PM MDT until April 23 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Description: ...RED FLAG WARNING CONTINUES THROUGH THURSDAY FOR PORTIONS OF THE
HIGH PLAINS...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 430, 431, 433, 435, 436, and
437.

* WIND... West to northwest winds with gusts of 40 to 60 mph.

* HUMIDITY...12 to 20 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Fire weather conditions will remain
elevated overnight. Expect humidity recoveries only to around 35
to 45% with occasional wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph anticipated.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Yellowstone National Park
Effective: 2026-04-22 @ 2:22 pm -> 2026-04-24 @ 12:00 am
Onset: 2026-04-22 @ 2:22 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 9:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-22 @ 2:22 pm
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued April 22 at 1:22PM MDT until April 23 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Description: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10
inches, with lesser accumulations of 1 to 4 inches nearby Mammoth
and the western entrance of YNP. Accumulations of 6 to 12 inches
are expected across the higher elevations with up to 18 inches at
Pitchstone Plateau in southwest Yellowstone. Winds gusting between
30 and 45 mph.

* WHERE...Yellowstone National Park.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains
Effective: 2026-04-22 @ 2:22 pm -> 2026-04-24 @ 12:00 am
Onset: 2026-04-22 @ 2:22 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 9:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-22 @ 2:22 pm
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued April 22 at 1:22PM MDT until April 23 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Description: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
inches for elevations above 7,500 feet. Total accumulations around
20 inches are possible for the highest elevations of the Teton
Mountains. Winds gusting between 30 and 40 mph, with gusts around
50 mph across the highest elevations.

* WHERE...Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, including over Teton
Pass and Togwotee Pass.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches are
possible for elevations below 7,500 feet.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Salt River and Wyoming Ranges
Effective: 2026-04-22 @ 2:22 pm -> 2026-04-24 @ 12:00 am
Onset: 2026-04-22 @ 2:22 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 9:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-22 @ 2:22 pm
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued April 22 at 1:22PM MDT until April 23 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Description: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches,
with the highest peaks seeing accumulations around 15 inches.
Winds gusting between 35 and 50 mph.

* WHERE...Salt River and Wyoming Ranges.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, including over Salt River
Pass.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches
across Salt River Pass.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Absaroka Mountains
Effective: 2026-04-22 @ 2:22 pm -> 2026-04-24 @ 12:00 am
Onset: 2026-04-22 @ 2:22 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 9:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-22 @ 2:22 pm
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued April 22 at 1:22PM MDT until April 23 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Description: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
inches for elevations 9,000 feet and above. Winds gusting between
50 and 70 mph, especially across the eastern portions of the
Absaroka Mountains.

* WHERE...Absaroka Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially in the
backcountry.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches
along US 14/60/20 west of Cody and amounts of 4 to 8 inches across
Chief Joseph Pass.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Northeast Bighorn Mountains
Effective: 2026-04-22 @ 2:10 pm -> 2026-04-24 @ 1:00 am
Onset: 2026-04-22 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 2:15 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Billings MT on 2026-04-22 @ 2:10 pm
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued April 22 at 1:10PM MDT until April 24 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Description: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Northeast Bighorn Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Thursday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Recreation in the high
country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.

Alert: High Wind Warning
Area(s): East Platte County; Goshen County; Laramie Valley; East Laramie County
Effective: 2026-04-22 @ 1:44 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 7:00 pm
Onset: 2026-04-22 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 7:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-22 @ 1:44 pm
Headline: High Wind Warning issued April 22 at 12:44PM MDT until April 23 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Description: * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...East Laramie County, East Platte County, Goshen County,
and Laramie Valley.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.

Alert: High Wind Warning
Area(s): Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County
Effective: 2026-04-22 @ 1:44 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 7:00 pm
Onset: 2026-04-22 @ 4:00 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 7:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-22 @ 1:44 pm
Headline: High Wind Warning issued April 22 at 12:44PM MDT until April 23 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Description: * WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and
Wheatland.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.

Alert: High Wind Warning
Area(s): North Snowy Range Foothills
Effective: 2026-04-22 @ 1:44 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 7:00 pm
Onset: 2026-04-22 @ 1:44 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 7:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-22 @ 1:44 pm
Headline: High Wind Warning issued April 22 at 12:44PM MDT until April 23 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Description: * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
Mountain along Interstate 80.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.

Alert: High Wind Warning
Area(s): South Laramie Range; South Laramie Range Foothills
Effective: 2026-04-22 @ 1:44 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 7:00 pm
Onset: 2026-04-22 @ 4:00 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 7:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-22 @ 1:44 pm
Headline: High Wind Warning issued April 22 at 12:44PM MDT until April 23 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Description: * WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate
80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.

Alert: High Wind Warning
Area(s): Central Laramie County
Effective: 2026-04-22 @ 1:44 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 7:00 pm
Onset: 2026-04-22 @ 4:00 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 7:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-22 @ 1:44 pm
Headline: High Wind Warning issued April 22 at 12:44PM MDT until April 23 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Description: * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Laramie County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.

Alert: High Wind Warning
Area(s): Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains; Central Carbon County; Southwest Carbon County; Upper North Platte River Basin
Effective: 2026-04-22 @ 1:44 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 4:00 pm
Onset: 2026-04-22 @ 1:44 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 7:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-22 @ 1:44 pm
Headline: High Wind Warning issued April 22 at 12:44PM MDT until April 23 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Description: * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Central Carbon County, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains,
Southwest Carbon County, and Upper North Platte River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.

Alert: High Wind Warning
Area(s): Converse County Lower Elevations
Effective: 2026-04-22 @ 1:44 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 4:00 pm
Onset: 2026-04-22 @ 1:44 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 7:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-22 @ 1:44 pm
Headline: High Wind Warning issued April 22 at 12:44PM MDT until April 23 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Description: * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.