Cheyenne, Wyoming
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains; Northeast Bighorn Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-04-03 @ 9:47 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 9:47 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-04-03 @ 9:47 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 3 at 8:47AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel on Highway 14 through Burgess Junction could become nearly impossible, due to snow, blowing and drifting snow, and poor visibility. Recreation in the high country will become very difficult and hazardous. Avalanche danger will increase. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow are leading to near blizzard conditions in open country. Conditions are expected to improve throughout the afternoon. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Southern Rosebud; Southern Big Horn; Bighorn Canyon; Sheridan Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-04-03 @ 9:47 am -> 2026-04-04 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 9:47 am -> 2026-04-04 @ 1:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-04-03 @ 9:47 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 3 at 8:47AM MDT until April 4 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. Locally higher snowfall up to 12 inches possible for the higher hills and Wolf Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Bighorn Canyon, Southern Big Horn, and Southern Rosebud. In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult including I-90 and US-212 due to snow, blowing snow and poor visibility. Cool, wet and windy conditions will be hazardous for young livestock. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized blizzard conditions are being reported. The worst conditions are occurring west of Sheridan along the foothills. This includes the cities of Ranchester, Dayton, and Story. Conditions are expected to improve throughout the afternoon. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Western Crook; Northeastern Crook |
| Effective: | 2026-04-03 @ 8:48 am -> 2026-04-04 @ 4:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 8:48 am -> 2026-04-04 @ 12:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Rapid City SD on 2026-04-03 @ 8:48 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 3 at 7:48AM MDT until April 4 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Northeastern Crook and Western Crook. * WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Northern Black Hills; Northern Foothills; Wyoming Black Hills |
| Effective: | 2026-04-03 @ 8:48 am -> 2026-04-04 @ 4:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 8:48 am -> 2026-04-04 @ 12:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Rapid City SD on 2026-04-03 @ 8:48 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 3 at 7:48AM MDT until April 4 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow and patchy blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 9 inches. The highest snow totals are expected in the area of Cheyenne Crossing to Deadwood. * WHERE...In South Dakota, Northern Foothills and Northern Black Hills. In Wyoming, Wyoming Black Hills. * WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The combination of falling snow and winds will lead to periods of blowing snow that may briefly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Northern Campbell; Southern Campbell; Weston County Plains |
| Effective: | 2026-04-03 @ 8:48 am -> 2026-04-04 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 8:48 am -> 2026-04-04 @ 12:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Rapid City SD on 2026-04-03 @ 8:48 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 3 at 7:48AM MDT until April 4 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northern Campbell, Southern Campbell, and Weston County Plains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | North Bighorn Basin; Southeast Bighorn Basin |
| Effective: | 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 1:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 1:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 3 at 4:47AM MDT until April 3 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Southeast Bighorn Basin and North Bighorn Basin. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Absaroka Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 3 at 4:47AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Jackson Hole; Star Valley |
| Effective: | 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 3 at 4:47AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Jackson Hole and Star Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Southeast Johnson County; Natrona County Lower Elevations; Casper Mountain |
| Effective: | 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 3 at 4:47AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations from 1 to 5 inches, with higher amounts expected in far southeast Johnson County, around Midwest and Edgerton, Hiland, and the south side of Casper. Casper Mountain is expected to see 6 to 8 inches of snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Casper Mountain, Natrona County Lower Elevations, and Southeast Johnson County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Bighorn Mountains West; Bighorn Mountains Southeast |
| Effective: | 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 3 at 4:47AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches for higher terrain across the southern and northern Bighorns. Only 2 to 4 inches of additional accumulation along Powder River Pass. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Bighorn Mountains Southeast and Bighorn Mountains West. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, including over Granite Pass and Powder River Pass. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Yellowstone National Park; Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 3 at 4:47AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches across the Tetons and Gros Ventre Mountains. Up to three additional inches across Yellowstone National Park. * WHERE...Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains and Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, including over Teton Pass and Togwotee Pass. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Northeast Johnson County |
| Effective: | 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 3 at 4:47AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected, heavy at times. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches, primarily before 12 PM. The heaviest snow is expected north of Buffalo. North-northwest winds gusting 35 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Johnson County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous, including along the Interstate 90 corridor. Travel could be difficult. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Wind River Mountains West; Wind River Mountains East; Salt River and Wyoming Ranges |
| Effective: | 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-03 @ 5:47 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 3 at 4:47AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches along the higher terrain. Around an inch of additional accumulation for South Pass and Salt River Pass. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Wind River Mountains East, Wind River Mountains West, and Salt River and Wyoming Ranges. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, including over South Pass and Salt River Pass. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | South Laramie Range; South Laramie Range Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-04-03 @ 2:22 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 10:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 2:22 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-03 @ 2:22 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued April 3 at 1:22AM MDT until April 3 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * 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: | 2026-04-03 @ 2:22 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 2:22 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-03 @ 2:22 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued April 3 at 1:22AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * 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: | 2026-04-03 @ 2:22 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 2:22 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-03 @ 2:22 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued April 3 at 1:22AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * 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: | 2026-04-03 @ 2:22 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 2:22 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-03 @ 2:22 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued April 3 at 1:22AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Central Laramie County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * 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): | Scotts Bluff; Banner; Morrill; Kimball; Cheyenne; East Laramie County |
| Effective: | 2026-04-03 @ 2:22 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 10:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 10:00 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-03 @ 2:22 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued April 3 at 1:22AM MDT until April 3 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Nebraska, Banner County, Cheyenne County, Kimball County, Morrill County, and Scotts Bluff County. In Wyoming, East Laramie County. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | North Laramie Range; North Snowy Range Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-04-03 @ 2:04 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-03 @ 2:04 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 3 at 1:04AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches for the North Snowy Range Foothills including I-80. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches in the northern portion of the Northern Laramie Range. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80, and North Laramie Range. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Sierra Madre Range; Snowy Range |
| Effective: | 2026-04-03 @ 2:04 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 2:04 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-03 @ 2:04 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 3 at 1:04AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range and Snowy Range. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly. |