Cheyenne, Wyoming
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Western Crook; Northeastern Crook |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 11:58 pm -> 2026-04-04 @ 4:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 4:00 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 3:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Rapid City SD on 2026-04-02 @ 11:58 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 10:58PM MDT until April 4 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. * WHERE...Northeastern Crook and Western Crook. * WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to 3 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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: | 2026-04-02 @ 11:58 pm -> 2026-04-04 @ 4:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 4:00 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 3:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Rapid City SD on 2026-04-02 @ 11:58 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 10:58PM MDT until April 4 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In South Dakota, Northern Foothills and Northern Black Hills. In Wyoming, Wyoming Black Hills. * WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to 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: | 2026-04-02 @ 11:58 pm -> 2026-04-04 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 4:00 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 3:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Rapid City SD on 2026-04-02 @ 11:58 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 10:58PM MDT until April 4 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northern Campbell, Southern Campbell, and Weston County Plains. * WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to midnight MDT Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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 Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains; Northeast Bighorn Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 8:41 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 8:41 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-04-02 @ 8:41 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 7:41PM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet expected. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Friday. * 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...The heaviest snow is expected tonight through midday Friday. The highest peaks of the northern Bighorns and Pryors could see snow totals in excess of 24 inches. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Southern Rosebud; Southern Big Horn; Bighorn Canyon; Sheridan Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 8:41 pm -> 2026-04-04 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 10:00 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 8:45 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-04-02 @ 8:41 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 7:41PM MDT until April 4 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total 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 Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult on I-90 from Lodge Grass to Sheridan, and US-212 over Lame Deer Divide, due to snow, areas of blowing snow and poor visibility. Cool, wet and windy conditions will be hazardous for young livestock. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain showers will change over to snow tonight. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | North Laramie Range; North Snowy Range Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 3:07 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-02 @ 3:07 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 2:07PM 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 to 6 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Sierra Madre Range; Snowy Range |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 3:07 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 3:07 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-02 @ 3:07 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 2:07PM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. Accumulation up to 20 inches possible in the peaks. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range and Snowy Range. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Friday. * 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. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | North Snowy Range Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:07 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:07 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-02 @ 1:07 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued April 2 at 12:07PM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 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 Friday. * 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: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:07 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-02 @ 1:07 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued April 2 at 12:07PM 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...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Friday. * 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: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:07 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 10:00 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-02 @ 1:07 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued April 2 at 12:07PM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Laramie County. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Friday. * 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: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:07 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 10:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:07 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-02 @ 1:07 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued April 2 at 12:07PM 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 Friday. * 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): | Southeast Johnson County; Natrona County Lower Elevations; Casper Mountain |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 12:16 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 8:30 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-02 @ 12:16 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 11:16AM 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...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Jackson Hole; Star Valley |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 12:16 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 12:16 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 8:30 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-02 @ 12:16 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 11:16AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Jackson Hole and Star Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warmer air and ground temperatures will allow some of the snow to melt, especially on roads. However, drivers should be prepared for slick spots, including on bridges and during periods of heavier snowfall rates. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Yellowstone National Park; Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 12:16 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 12:16 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 8:30 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-02 @ 12:16 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 11:16AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches and up to 24 inches along the western slopes of the Tetons. 6 to 10 inches of total snow accumulation is expected in Yellowstone National Park, with amounts up to 18 inches along higher elevations across southern portions of the park. The Mammoth area will see 1 to 3 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains and Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, including over Teton Pass and Togwotee Pass. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Absaroka Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 12:16 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 12:16 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 8:30 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-02 @ 12:16 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 11:16AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches along higher terrain. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Northeast Johnson County |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 12:16 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 2:00 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 8:30 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-02 @ 12:16 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 11:16AM 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 between 3 AM and 12 PM. North-northwest winds gusting 35 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Johnson County. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Wind River Mountains West; Wind River Mountains East; Salt River and Wyoming Ranges |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 12:16 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 12:16 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 8:30 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-02 @ 12:16 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 11:16AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 16 inches possible. 3 to 6 inches are expected along South Pass and Salt River Pass. Winds could gust 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 Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, including over South Pass and Salt River Pass. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Bighorn Mountains West; Bighorn Mountains Southeast |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 12:16 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 8:30 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-02 @ 12:16 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 11:16AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 20 inches, with the highest amounts on the western slopes of the northern Bighorns. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Bighorn Mountains Southeast and Bighorn Mountains West. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, including over Granite Pass and Powder River Pass. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | North Bighorn Basin; Southeast Bighorn Basin |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 12:16 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 1:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 8:30 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-02 @ 12:16 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 11:16AM MDT until April 3 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, with the higher amounts along the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains from Shell to Ten Sleep to Big Trails. Northwest winds gusting as high as 35 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Southeast Bighorn Basin and North Bighorn Basin. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult. |