Cheyenne, Wyoming
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Southwest Wyoming |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 5:57 pm -> 2026-02-18 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 5:57 pm -> 2026-02-18 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Salt Lake City UT on 2026-02-18 @ 5:57 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 4:57PM MST until February 18 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Southwest Wyoming. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Musselshell; Treasure; Northern Rosebud; Custer; Northern Stillwater; Powder River; Carter; Golden Valley; Northern Big Horn; Southern Rosebud; Southern Big Horn; Bighorn Canyon; Northeastern Yellowstone; Southwestern Yellowstone; Sheridan Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 2:21 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 12:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-02-18 @ 2:21 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 1:21PM MST until February 19 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana and north central Wyoming. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will impact travel at times. This includes travel along Interstate 90, Interstate 94, and Highway 212. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute today and the morning commute Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower end amounts will be across southeast Montana. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains; Northeast Bighorn Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 2:21 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 12:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-02-18 @ 2:21 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 1:21PM MST until February 19 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, greatest in the Bighorn Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will impact recreation in the high country, as well as travel along Highway 14 through the Bighorn Mountains. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Southern Campbell |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:16 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 4:30 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Rapid City SD on 2026-02-18 @ 1:16 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 12:16PM MST until February 19 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Rapid City SD |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Southern Campbell. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Northern Black Hills; Northern Foothills; Rapid City; Custer Co Plains; Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills; Hermosa Foothills; Wyoming Black Hills; Northeastern Crook |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:16 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-19 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-02-19 @ 4:30 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Rapid City SD on 2026-02-18 @ 1:16 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:16PM MST until February 19 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Rapid City SD |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern, southwestern, and the Black Hills of South Dakota and northeast and the Black Hills of Wyoming. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Thursday. * 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 Thursday morning and evening commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Northern Campbell; Western Crook; Weston County Plains; Newcastle |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:16 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 4:30 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Rapid City SD on 2026-02-18 @ 1:16 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:16PM MST until February 19 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Rapid City SD |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Newcastle, Northern Campbell, Western Crook, and Weston County Plains. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Thursday. * 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 Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Sierra Madre Range |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:12 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:12 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-02-18 @ 1:12 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 12:12PM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow at times. 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: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; East Platte County; Goshen County |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:12 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 3:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-02-18 @ 1:12 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:12PM MST until February 19 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, East Platte County, and Goshen County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Snowy Range |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:12 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:12 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-02-18 @ 1:12 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:12PM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Snowy Range. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Poor visibility expected in falling and blowing snow. 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: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains; Central Carbon County; North Snowy Range Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:12 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 3:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-02-18 @ 1:12 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:12PM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow showers expected. Brief periods of locally heavy snowfall producing visibility under one half mile. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, and Central Carbon County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snow to be on and off through multiple rounds of snow showers into early Thursday morning. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Niobrara County |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:12 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 3:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-02-18 @ 1:12 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:12PM MST until February 19 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Niobrara County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Converse County Lower Elevations |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:12 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:12 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-02-18 @ 1:12 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 12:12PM MST until February 19 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing and drifting snow could significantly reduce visibility and lead to dangerous travel conditions. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | North Laramie Range |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:12 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 3:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-02-18 @ 1:12 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:12PM MST until February 19 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches in the lower elevations with 4 to 8 inches over the northern Laramie Range. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph with areas of drifting snow. * WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations, Niobrara County, and North Laramie Range. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on hazardous road conditions. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Yellowstone National Park |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:06 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 12:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:06 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 12:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-02-18 @ 1:06 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:06PM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches with up to 8 additional inches in southwestern Yellowstone. * WHERE...Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Backcountry travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total accumulations around 3 inches near Mammoth. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains; Wind River Mountains West; Wind River Mountains East; Salt River and Wyoming Ranges |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:06 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 12:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:06 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 12:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-02-18 @ 1:06 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:06PM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Wind River Mountains East, Wind River Mountains West, Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains, and Salt River and Wyoming Ranges. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations 6 to 10 inches for Teton, Togwotee, and South Passes. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Southeast Johnson County; Natrona County Lower Elevations |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:06 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-02-18 @ 1:06 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 12:06PM MST until February 19 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches around Casper. Higher amounts of 4 to 8 inches are expected across northern Natrona into southern Johnson Counties. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Natrona County Lower Elevations and Southeast Johnson County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is forecast to occur late Wednesday evening into the early morning hours Thursday with snowfall rates up to 1 inch an hour. Winds will be gusting up to 40 mph during this time, which may lead to blowing snow and reduced visibilities. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Southwest Bighorn Basin; Southeast Bighorn Basin; Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:06 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-02-18 @ 1:06 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:06PM MST until February 19 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with locally higher amounts south and east of the Worland to Thermopolis line. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains, Southwest Bighorn Basin, and Southeast Bighorn Basin. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Thursday. The steadiest snow will fall Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Bighorn Mountains West; Bighorn Mountains Southeast |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:06 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-02-18 @ 1:06 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:06PM MST until February 19 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Bighorn Mountains Southeast and Bighorn Mountains West. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Thursday. The steadiest snow will fall Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range; Casper Mountain |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:06 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-02-18 @ 1:06 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:06PM MST until February 19 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Casper Mountain and Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is forecast to occur late Wednesday evening into the early morning hours Thursday. Winds will be gusting up to 45 mph during this time, which may lead to blowing snow and reduced visibilities. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Northeast Johnson County |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:06 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-02-18 @ 1:06 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:06PM MST until February 19 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Johnson County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is forecast to occur late Wednesday evening into the early morning hours Thursday. Winds will be gusting up to 30 mph during this time, which may lead to blowing snow and reduced visibilities. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Wind River Basin; Lander Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:06 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-02-18 @ 1:06 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:06PM MST until February 19 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Lander Foothills and Wind River Basin. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is forecast to occur late Wednesday evening into the early morning hours Thursday. Winds will be gusting up to 35 mph during this time, which may lead to blowing snow and reduced visibilities. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Cody Foothills; North Bighorn Basin |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 1:06 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-02-18 @ 1:06 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:06PM MST until February 19 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Cody Foothills and North Bighorn Basin. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is forecast to occur late Wednesday evening into the early morning hours Thursday. Winds will be gusting up to 45 mph during this time, which may lead to blowing snow and reduced visibilities. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | South Laramie Range; South Laramie Range Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 12:56 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 10:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-02-18 @ 12:56 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 18 at 11:56AM MST until February 19 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 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 9 PM this evening to 8 AM MST 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: | 2026-02-18 @ 12:56 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 10:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-02-18 @ 12:56 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 18 at 11:56AM MST until February 19 at 8:00AM MST 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 9 PM this evening to 8 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. In addition, areas of blowing snow could lead to reduced visibility, even whiteout conditions, and slick roads. |