Cheyenne, Wyoming
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Red Flag Warning |
| Area(s): | Central Black Hills; Southern Black Hills; Fall River County Area; Northern Foot Hills; Eastern Foot Hills; Custer County Plains; Pine Ridge Area; Butte County Area; West Central Plains; Haakon County Area; Badlands Area; Bennett County Area; Mellette and Todd Counties; Tripp County; Northern Campbell; Southern Campbell; Crook County Plains; Weston County Plains |
| Effective: | 2026-02-17 @ 5:15 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-17 @ 12:00 pm -> 2026-02-17 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Rapid City SD on 2026-02-17 @ 5:15 am |
| Headline: | Red Flag Warning issued February 17 at 4:15AM MST until February 17 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Rapid City SD |
| Description: |
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TUESDAY... .Very dry air will spread across the region Today, with RH's expected into the low teens to lower 20s. In addition, strong gusty westerly winds will develop with some areas seeing gusts over 60 mph, especially portions of northeast WY and far southwest SD. The combination of receptive fuels, strong gusty winds, and very low RH will support critical fire weather conditions. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 314 Northern Campbell, 315 Southern Campbell, 316 Crook County Plains, 317 Weston County Plains, 320 Central Black Hills, 321 Southern Black Hills, 322 Fall River County Area, 323 Northern Foot Hills, 324 Eastern Foot Hills, 325 Custer County Plains, 326 Pine Ridge Area, 327 Butte County Area, 329 West Central Plains, 331 Haakon County Area, 332 Badlands Area, 333 Bennett County Area, 334 Mellette and Todd Counties and 335 Tripp County. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative humidity will produce critical fire weather conditions. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Yellowstone National Park |
| Effective: | 2026-02-17 @ 4:11 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-17 @ 4:11 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-02-17 @ 4:11 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 3:11AM MST until February 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches across much of the area, with higher amounts 8 to 12 inches over Pitchstone Plateau of southwest Yellowstone. Accumulations up to 2 inches around Mammoth. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Backcountry travel will be difficult. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Jackson Hole; Star Valley |
| Effective: | 2026-02-17 @ 4:11 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-17 @ 4:11 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-02-17 @ 4:11 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 3:11AM MST until February 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Jackson Hole and Star Valley. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. The heaviest snow will fall this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The period of heaviest snow is expected until 9AM MST. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains; Wind River Mountains West; Salt River and Wyoming Ranges |
| Effective: | 2026-02-17 @ 4:11 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-17 @ 4:11 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-02-17 @ 4:11 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 3:11AM MST until February 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Wind River Mountains West, Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains, and Salt River and Wyoming Ranges. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to a combination of falling snow and gusty winds. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes, especially for mountain passes like Teton, Togwotee, and South Passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches for Teton and Togwotee Passes and 2 to 5 inches for South Pass. The highest elevations of the Wind River Range could see snow accumulations near 18 inches. |
| Alert: | Air Quality Alert |
| Area(s): | Northern Campbell; Southern Campbell |
| Effective: | 2026-02-17 @ 3:54 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-17 @ 3:54 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 4:00 pm |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Certainty: | Unknown |
| Urgency: | Unknown |
| Issued By: | NWS Rapid City SD on 2026-02-17 @ 3:54 am |
| Headline: | Air Quality Alert issued February 17 at 2:54AM MST by NWS Rapid City SD |
| Description: |
The following message is transmitted in collaboration with the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division. * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Powder River Basin of northeastern Wyoming. * WHEN...9 AM to 5 PM MDT today. * IMPACTS...The strong winds will create blowing dust. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Southwest Wyoming |
| Effective: | 2026-02-17 @ 3:44 am -> 2026-02-18 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-17 @ 3:44 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Salt Lake City UT on 2026-02-17 @ 3:44 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 2:44AM MST until February 18 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches with locally higher amounts up to 8 inches in the south and western portions of the area. * WHERE...Southwest Wyoming. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are likely. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | Southern Foothills; Southern Black Hills; Western Fall River; Eastern Fall River; Northern Campbell; Southern Campbell; Weston County Plains; Newcastle |
| Effective: | 2026-02-17 @ 3:42 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-17 @ 10:00 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 6:45 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Rapid City SD on 2026-02-17 @ 3:42 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 2:42AM MST until February 17 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Rapid City SD |
| Description: |
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In South Dakota, Eastern Fall River, Southern Foothills, Western Fall River, and Southern Black Hills. In Wyoming, Newcastle, Northern Campbell, Southern Campbell, and Weston County Plains. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Sierra Madre Range |
| Effective: | 2026-02-17 @ 2:20 am -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-17 @ 6:00 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 4:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-02-17 @ 2:20 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 1:20AM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow expected with blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet through Thursday morning. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 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): | Snowy Range |
| Effective: | 2026-02-17 @ 2:20 am -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-17 @ 6:00 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 4:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-02-17 @ 2:20 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 1:20AM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Periods of snow expected with blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Snowy Range. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 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): | North Snowy Range Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-02-17 @ 2:20 am -> 2026-02-18 @ 12:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-17 @ 5:00 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 4:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-02-17 @ 2:20 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 1:20AM MST until February 17 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will likely lead to areas of blowing snow. Visibilities could be reduced below one mile with rapidly changing conditions. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | North Snowy Range Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-02-17 @ 1:50 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-17 @ 1:50 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 3:30 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-02-17 @ 1:50 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 12:50AM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Southwest 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 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some blowing and drifting snow is possible along Interstate 80 Tuesday. Blowing snow may result in visibilities below one mile at times. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains; Central Carbon County |
| Effective: | 2026-02-17 @ 1:50 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-17 @ 1:50 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 3:30 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-02-17 @ 1:50 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 12:50AM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Central Carbon County and Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some blowing and drifting snow is possible Tuesday. Blowing snow may result in visibilities below one mile at times. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | Shirley Basin; Southwest Carbon County; Upper North Platte River Basin |
| Effective: | 2026-02-17 @ 1:50 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-17 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 3:30 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-02-17 @ 1:50 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 12:50AM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts around 65 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80, Southwest Carbon County, and Upper North Platte River Basin. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some blowing and drifting snow is possible Tuesday. Blowing snow may result in visibilities below one mile at times. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | Niobrara County; Goshen County; East Laramie County |
| Effective: | 2026-02-17 @ 1:50 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-17 @ 10:00 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 3:30 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-02-17 @ 1:50 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 12:50AM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Niobrara County, East Laramie County, and Goshen County. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust could reduce visibility at times. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | Converse County Lower Elevations; Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; East Platte County; Laramie Valley |
| Effective: | 2026-02-17 @ 1:50 am -> 2026-02-18 @ 12:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-17 @ 6:00 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 3:30 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-02-17 @ 1:50 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 12:50AM MST until February 17 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts around 70 mph. * WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland, Converse County Lower Elevations, East Platte County, and Laramie Valley. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. Localized property damage is possible. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | South Laramie Range; South Laramie Range Foothills; Central Laramie County |
| Effective: | 2026-02-17 @ 1:50 am -> 2026-02-18 @ 12:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-17 @ 6:00 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 3:30 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-02-17 @ 1:50 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 12:50AM MST until February 17 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie, and Central Laramie County. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 11 PM MST 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: | Red Flag Warning |
| Area(s): | Pine Ridge/Nebraska National Forest; Box Butte/South Sioux/Niobrara River; Lower North Platte River Basin/Scottsbluff National Monument; Lodgepole Creek/Southern Nebraska Panhandle; Niobrara/Lower Elevations of Converse/Thunder Basin National Grassland; Middle North Platte River Basin/Niobrara and Converse High Plains; Laramie Foothills and High Plains; Laramie East High Plains; Bordeaux/Chugwater/Wheatland; Goshen/Middle-Lower North Platte River Basin |
| Effective: | 2026-02-17 @ 1:39 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-17 @ 6:00 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 3:30 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-02-17 @ 1:39 am |
| Headline: | Red Flag Warning issued February 17 at 12:39AM MST until February 17 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 434, 435, 436, 437, 417, 418,430, 431, 432, and 433. * WIND...In the morning, southwest winds 10 to 20 MPH with gusts up to 30 MPH, becoming west 25 to 40 MPH with gusts up to 65 MPH in the late morning and afternoon. * HUMIDITY...12 to 20 percent. Poor humidity recoveries early in the morning. * HIGHEST THREAT...Just east of the Laramie Range across southeast Wyoming and the Interstate 80 corridor into the Nebraska panhandle. Poor humidity recoveries for this time of year are expected as winds quickly increase above criteria, as early as 600 AM. Strong winds, low relative humidity, and mild temperatures will lead to extremely critical fire weather conditions. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | Bighorn Mountains Southeast |
| Effective: | 2026-02-17 @ 12:13 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-17 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-02-17 @ 12:13 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 11:13PM MST until February 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Bighorn Mountains Southeast. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range; Natrona County Lower Elevations; East Sweetwater County |
| Effective: | 2026-02-17 @ 12:13 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 8:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-17 @ 12:13 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-02-17 @ 12:13 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 11:13PM MST until February 17 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range, Natrona County Lower Elevations, and East Sweetwater County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong wind combined with low humidity could bring elevated fire behavior. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | Cody Foothills; Northeast Johnson County; Southeast Johnson County; Upper Wind River Basin; Wind River Basin; Lander Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-02-17 @ 12:13 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-17 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-02-17 @ 12:13 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 11:13PM MST until February 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Lander Foothills, Upper Wind River Basin, Wind River Basin, Northeast Johnson County, Southeast Johnson County, and Cody Foothills. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS... Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | Absaroka Mountains; Wind River Mountains East |
| Effective: | 2026-02-17 @ 12:13 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-17 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-02-17 @ 12:13 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 11:13PM MST until February 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Wind River Mountains East and Absaroka Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Sudden strong winds up to 80 mph are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be falling, with total accumulations 3 to 9 inches across the western and southern Absaroka Mountains and accumulations 10 to 18 inches for the higher elevations of the Wind River Mountains. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | Red Lodge Foothills; Southern Big Horn; Southeastern Carbon; Bighorn Canyon; Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains; Northeast Bighorn Mountains; Sheridan Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-02-16 @ 10:04 pm -> 2026-02-17 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-17 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-02-17 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-02-16 @ 10:04 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 9:04PM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 50 to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central Montana and north central Wyoming. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, and power outages are possible. Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread. Use caution with any burning activities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Mountain wave activity in the early morning hours may bring strong, erratic, damaging southwest winds. Winds will transition to the west and northwest as a cold front passes mid day Tuesday. |