Cheyenne, Wyoming
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Harding; Northern Perkins; Butte; Northern Meade Co Plains; Northern Foothills; Rapid City; Southern Foothills; Custer Co Plains; Pennington Co Plains; Western Fall River; Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills; Southern Meade Co Plains; Hermosa Foothills; Eastern Fall River; Southern Perkins; Northeastern Crook |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 6:45 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 6:45 am -> 2026-04-02 @ 11:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Rapid City SD on 2026-04-02 @ 6:45 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 5:45AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD |
| Description: |
Patchy dense fog can be expected this morning. Motorists should expect rapidly changing visibility, down to near zero at times. Remember to use your low beam headlights in fog, slow down, and provide plenty of braking distance between yourself and any vehicles in front of you. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Southern Rosebud; Southern Big Horn; Bighorn Canyon; Sheridan Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 4:23 am -> 2026-04-04 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 10:00 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 4:30 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-04-02 @ 4:23 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 3:23AM MDT until April 4 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches, greatest over the higher hills. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Bighorn Canyon, Southern Big Horn, and Southern Rosebud. In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 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 this afternoon and evening will change to snow tonight. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains; Northeast Bighorn Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 4:23 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 4:30 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-04-02 @ 4:23 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 3:23AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches expected. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected Thursday night through midday Friday. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Absaroka Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 3:17 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 3:17 am -> 2026-04-02 @ 6:15 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-02 @ 3:17 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 2:17AM 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): | Yellowstone National Park; Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 3:17 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 3:17 am -> 2026-04-02 @ 6:15 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-02 @ 3:17 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 2:17AM 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): | Jackson Hole; Star Valley |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 3:17 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 3:17 am -> 2026-04-02 @ 6:15 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-02 @ 3:17 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 2:17AM 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 morning and evening 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): | Wind River Mountains West; Wind River Mountains East; Salt River and Wyoming Ranges |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 3:17 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 3:17 am -> 2026-04-02 @ 6:15 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-02 @ 3:17 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 2:17AM 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 @ 3:17 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-04-02 @ 6:15 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-04-02 @ 3:17 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 2:17AM 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 Storm Watch |
| Area(s): | Harding; Northern Perkins; Butte; Northern Meade Co Plains; Ziebach; Northern Black Hills; Northern Foothills; Southern Perkins; Western Crook; Wyoming Black Hills; Northeastern Crook |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 2:11 am -> 2026-04-04 @ 7:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 1:00 am -> 2026-04-02 @ 5:15 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Rapid City SD on 2026-04-02 @ 2:11 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Watch issued April 2 at 1:11AM MDT until April 4 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches and a light glaze of ice accumulation. Heaviest snow across far northern Perkins County and in the northern Black Hills, where locally higher snow amounts are possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern and the Black Hills of South Dakota and northeast and the Black Hills of Wyoming. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. |
| Alert: | High Wind Watch |
| Area(s): | Central Carbon County |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:19 am -> 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-02 @ 1:19 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Watch issued April 2 at 12:19AM MDT until April 2 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Carbon County. * WHEN...From 6 AM MDT this morning through this afternoon. * 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: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:19 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-02 @ 1:19 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued April 2 at 12:19AM 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...From 6 AM this morning 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 Range and Southwest Platte County |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:19 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-02 @ 1:19 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued April 2 at 12:19AM 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 @ 1:19 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 10:00 pm -> 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-02 @ 1:19 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued April 2 at 12:19AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 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 @ 1:19 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 10:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-02 @ 1:19 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued April 2 at 12:19AM MDT until April 3 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 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 Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Sierra Madre Range; Snowy Range |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:09 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-04-02 @ 1:09 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 12:09AM 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...From noon today to 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. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage. |