Cheyenne, Wyoming
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Wasatch Back; Southwest Wyoming |
| Effective: | 2026-03-05 @ 4:20 am -> 2026-03-06 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-03-05 @ 4:20 am -> 2026-03-05 @ 7:30 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Salt Lake City UT on 2026-03-05 @ 4:20 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 3:20AM MST until March 6 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches Uinta County, Wyoming with locally up to 8 inches southern Uinta County. For the Wasatch Back, 2 to 6 inches. * WHERE...In Utah, Wasatch Back. In Wyoming, Southwest Wyoming. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute through Parleys Canyon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front will bring a period of moderate to heavy snow after midnight through 10 AM Thursday. After a brief break, snow showers will redevelop after 2 PM Thursday and continue into Friday afternoon. Storm total accumulation is a sum of both events. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Yellowstone National Park |
| Effective: | 2026-03-05 @ 1:50 am -> 2026-03-05 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-03-05 @ 1:50 am -> 2026-03-05 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-03-05 @ 1:50 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 12:50AM MST until March 5 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches over the Pitchstone Plateau of southwest YNP. 3 to 6 inches in central portions of Yellowstone, and between 1 and 4 inches in Lamar Valley and Mammoth. * WHERE...Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Backcountry travel could be difficult. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Rock Springs and Green River; Flaming Gorge; East Sweetwater County |
| Effective: | 2026-03-05 @ 1:50 am -> 2026-03-06 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-03-06 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-03-05 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-03-05 @ 1:50 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 12:50AM MST until March 6 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with locally higher amounts nearing for elevations above 8000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...East Sweetwater County, Flaming Gorge, and Rock Springs and Green River. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range; Casper Mountain |
| Effective: | 2026-03-05 @ 1:50 am -> 2026-03-06 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-03-05 @ 9:00 pm -> 2026-03-05 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-03-05 @ 1:50 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 12:50AM MST until March 6 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches for locations above 7000 feet with lesser amounts of 4 to 7 inches elsewhere. Winds may gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Casper Mountain and Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Wind River Mountains West; Wind River Mountains East |
| Effective: | 2026-03-05 @ 1:50 am -> 2026-03-06 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-03-05 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-03-05 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-03-05 @ 1:50 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 12:50AM MST until March 6 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches along the eastern slopes with lesser amounts of 4 to 8 inches across western slopes. Snow accumulations along South Pass are forecast to range from 5 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Wind River Mountains East and Wind River Mountains West. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult over South Pass. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Lander Foothills; Natrona County Lower Elevations |
| Effective: | 2026-03-05 @ 1:50 am -> 2026-03-06 @ 3:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-03-05 @ 9:00 pm -> 2026-03-05 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-03-05 @ 1:50 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 12:50AM MST until March 6 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Locally higher amounts may be possible along the higher elevations of the Lander Foothills and from Casper west towards Hiland. * WHERE...Lander Foothills and Natrona County Lower Elevations. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains; Bighorn Mountains West; Bighorn Mountains Southeast |
| Effective: | 2026-03-05 @ 1:50 am -> 2026-03-06 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-03-05 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-03-05 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-03-05 @ 1:50 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 12:50AM MST until March 6 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches mainly across the higher peaks of the northern and southern portions of the range. Snow accumulations elsewhere range between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains, Bighorn Mountains Southeast, and Bighorn Mountains West. * WHEN...From noon today to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes especially along Powder River Pass. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Absaroka Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-03-05 @ 1:50 am -> 2026-03-06 @ 12:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-03-05 @ 6:00 am -> 2026-03-05 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-03-05 @ 1:50 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 12:50AM MST until March 5 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 to 10 inches with the highest amounts along eastern slopes of the southern portions of the range. * WHERE...Absaroka Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains; Salt River and Wyoming Ranges |
| Effective: | 2026-03-05 @ 1:50 am -> 2026-03-05 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-03-05 @ 1:50 am -> 2026-03-05 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Riverton WY on 2026-03-05 @ 1:50 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 12:50AM MST until March 5 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 8,500 feet with amounts of 4 to 8 inches elsewhere. * WHERE...Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains and Salt River and Wyoming Ranges. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes especially for mountain passes like Teton and Togwotee Passes. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains; Northeast Bighorn Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-03-05 @ 1:09 am -> 2026-03-06 @ 4:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-03-05 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-03-06 @ 1:15 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-03-05 @ 1:09 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 12:09AM MST until March 6 at 3:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Periods of snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, greatest on north aspects. North winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...From noon today to 3 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult on US-14 through Burgess Junction, due to snow and areas of blowing snow. Those with recreation plans in the Bighorn or Pryor Mountains should be prepared for wintry conditions. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Sheridan Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-03-05 @ 1:09 am -> 2026-03-06 @ 10:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-03-05 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-03-06 @ 1:15 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-03-05 @ 1:09 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 12:09AM MST until March 6 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to three inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher end amounts will be in the higher hills south of Sheridan and along the foothills of the Bighorns. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains; Central Carbon County |
| Effective: | 2026-03-05 @ 1:06 am -> 2026-03-06 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-03-05 @ 9:00 pm -> 2026-03-05 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-03-05 @ 1:06 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 12:06AM MST until March 6 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Central Carbon County and Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Sierra Madre Range; Snowy Range |
| Effective: | 2026-03-05 @ 1:06 am -> 2026-03-07 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-03-05 @ 9:00 pm -> 2026-03-05 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-03-05 @ 1:06 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 12:06AM MST until March 7 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range and Snowy Range. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to midnight MST Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Outdoor recreation could become dangerous to those caught unprepared for hazardous winter conditions. Hunters, hikers, and snowmobilers may become disoriented and lost due to low visibility in falling and blowing snow. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | North Laramie Range |
| Effective: | 2026-03-05 @ 1:06 am -> 2026-03-07 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-03-05 @ 9:00 pm -> 2026-03-05 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-03-05 @ 1:06 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 12:06AM MST until March 7 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...North Laramie Range. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to midnight MST Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Outdoor recreation could become dangerous to those caught unprepared for hazardous winter conditions. Hunters, hikers, and snowmobilers may become disoriented and lost due to low visibility in falling and blowing snow. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Watch |
| Area(s): | South Laramie Range; South Laramie Range Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-03-05 @ 1:06 am -> 2026-03-07 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-03-05 @ 9:00 pm -> 2026-03-05 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-03-05 @ 1:06 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Watch issued March 5 at 12:06AM MST until March 7 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie. * WHEN...From this evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; Laramie Valley |
| Effective: | 2026-03-05 @ 1:06 am -> 2026-03-07 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-03-05 @ 9:00 pm -> 2026-03-05 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-03-05 @ 1:06 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 12:06AM MST until March 7 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County and Laramie Valley. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to midnight MST Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | North Snowy Range Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-03-05 @ 1:06 am -> 2026-03-07 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-03-05 @ 9:00 pm -> 2026-03-05 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cheyenne WY on 2026-03-05 @ 1:06 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 12:06AM MST until March 7 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting up to 40 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to midnight MST Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. |