Alert archive / Wyoming / Winter Storm Warnings in 2018
Winter Storm Warning 15, NWS Cheyenne, WY
NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this winter storm warning at May 1, 2018, 2:26 PM MDT for Albany County, Carbon County, Laramie County, Wyoming. It took effect at May 2, 2018, 6:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 30 hr. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- May 1, 2018, 2:26 PM MDT (20:26 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 2, 2018, 6:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- May 3, 2018, 12:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 30 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Cheyenne, WY
Counties Albany County, WY, Carbon County, WY, Laramie County, WY
The radar
The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 93 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2:35 AM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 6 | 3 S Tie City Campground, WY | WYDOT TMC SNOW PLOW DRIVER ON SUMMIT. I-80 SNOW COVERED ON SUMMIT. SNOW DEPTH ON SIDE OF ROAD. |
| May 3, 7:43 AM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 8 | 4 Se Buford, WY | SNOWFALL 16.5 INCHES. SNOW DEPTH 8 INCHES. WATER CONTENT 1.84 INCHES THIS IS FOR THE PAST 24 HOURS ENDING AT 7 AM MDT. |
| May 3, 7:43 AM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 16.5 | 4 Se Buford, WY | SNOWFALL 16.5 INCHES. SNOW DEPTH 8 INCHES. WATER CONTENT 1.84 INCHES THIS IS FOR THE PAST 24 HOURS ENDING AT 7 AM MDT. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Riverton, WY (KRIW), launched 12:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 274 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 887 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 27 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -139 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -22 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
217 WWUS45 KCYS 012026 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 226 PM MDT Tue May 1 2018 ...ACCUMULATING SNOW RETURNS TO ELEVATIONS ABOVE ABOUT 7000 FEET WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... WYZ114-020930- /O.UPG.KCYS.WS.A.0009.180502T1200Z-180503T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KCYS.WS.W.0015.180502T1200Z-180503T1800Z/ Snowy Range- Including the cities of Centennial and Albany 226 PM MDT Tue May 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 16 inches, are expected. * WHERE...The Snowy range area. Highest snowfall above 9000 feet. * WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ116-020930- /O.EXT.KCYS.WS.A.0009.180503T0200Z-180503T1800Z/ South Laramie Range- Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo 226 PM MDT Tue May 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches with local amounts around 8 inches possible. * WHERE...Interstate 80 Summit between mile markers 315 and 345. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Thursday. Significant reductions in visibility are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$
7 follow-up statements
199 WWUS45 KCYS 020211 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 811 PM MDT Tue May 1 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 7500 FEET WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... WYZ114-021200- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0015.180502T1200Z-180503T1800Z/ Snowy Range- Including the cities of Centennial and Albany 811 PM MDT Tue May 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 17 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Snowy Range. Heaviest snowfall above 9000 feet. * WHEN...6 AM Wednesday through Noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ116-021200- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.A.0009.180503T0200Z-180503T1800Z/ South Laramie Range- Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo 811 PM MDT Tue May 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are possible. * WHERE...Interstate 80 Summit between mile markers 315 and 345. * WHEN...Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute Thursday. Significant reductions in visibility are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$
759 WWUS45 KCYS 020720 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 120 AM MDT Wed May 2 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 7500 FEET WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... WYZ116-030000- /O.UPG.KCYS.WS.A.0009.180503T0200Z-180503T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KCYS.WS.W.0015.180503T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ South Laramie Range- Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo 120 AM MDT Wed May 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie. Or between Interstate 80 mile markers 315 and 345. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ114-030000- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0015.180502T1200Z-180503T1800Z/ Snowy Range- Including the cities of Centennial and Albany 120 AM MDT Wed May 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 21 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Snowy Range. Heaviest snowfall above 8500 feet. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ112-030000- /O.NEW.KCYS.WW.Y.0029.180502T1200Z-180503T1800Z/ Sierra Madre Range- 120 AM MDT Wed May 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 13 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range, particularly above 8500 feet. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ103-030000- /O.NEW.KCYS.WW.Y.0029.180502T1800Z-180503T1800Z/ North Laramie Range- Including the city of Garrett 120 AM MDT Wed May 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total wet snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 13 inches, are expected. * WHERE...North Laramie Range for elevations above 8000 feet. * WHEN...From noon today to noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ115-117-030000- /O.NEW.KCYS.WW.Y.0029.180503T0300Z-180503T1800Z/ Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Bosler, Laramie, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 120 AM MDT Wed May 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total wet snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Eastern Laramie Range foothills and Laramie Valley. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Thursday. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
813 WWUS45 KCYS 021655 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1055 AM MDT Wed May 2 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 7500 FEET WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... WYZ116-030100- /O.EXT.KCYS.WS.W.0015.180502T1655Z-180503T1800Z/ South Laramie Range- Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo 1055 AM MDT Wed May 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with localized amounts in excess of 12 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie, or between Interstate 80 mile markers 315 and 345. The most significant impacts are expected between mile markers 315 and 325. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday. The most significant snow is expected this evening and overnight, but travel impacts are expected above 8000 feet during the late morning and early afternoon hours. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ114-030100- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ Snowy Range- Including the cities of Centennial and Albany 1055 AM MDT Wed May 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 21 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Snowy Range. Heaviest snowfall above 8500 feet. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ112-030100- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ Sierra Madre Range- 1055 AM MDT Wed May 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 13 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range, particularly above 8500 feet. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ103-030100- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0029.180502T1800Z-180503T1800Z/ North Laramie Range- Including the city of Garrett 1055 AM MDT Wed May 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total wet snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 13 inches, are expected. * WHERE...North Laramie Range for elevations above 8000 feet. * WHEN...From noon today to noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ115-117-030100- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0029.180503T0300Z-180503T1800Z/ Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Bosler, Laramie, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 1055 AM MDT Wed May 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total wet snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Eastern Laramie Range foothills and Laramie Valley. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Thursday. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
169 WWUS45 KCYS 022037 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 237 PM MDT Wed May 2 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 7500 FEET WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... WYZ114-031200- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ Snowy Range- Including the cities of Centennial and Albany 237 PM MDT Wed May 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts near 24 inches possible above 8500 feet. * WHERE...Snowy Range. Heaviest snowfall above 8500 feet. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ116-031200- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ South Laramie Range- Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo 237 PM MDT Wed May 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 15 inches, with locally higher amounts near 18 inches, are expected. * WHERE...South Laramie Range between Laramie and Cheyenne. This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 315 and 345. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ110-031200- /O.EXB.KCYS.WW.Y.0029.180503T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 237 PM MDT Wed May 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are possible. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain. This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 240 and 290. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening until noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ118-031200- /O.EXB.KCYS.WW.Y.0029.180503T0600Z-180503T1800Z/ Central Laramie County- Including the city of Cheyenne 237 PM MDT Wed May 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected, including during the morning commute on Thursday. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are possible. * WHERE...Central Laramie County including the city of Cheyenne. * WHEN...From midnight tonight until noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Expect reduced visibilities at times. Travel may be impacted for the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ115-117-031200- /O.EXT.KCYS.WW.Y.0029.180503T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Bosler, Laramie, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 237 PM MDT Wed May 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total wet snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Eastern Laramie Range foothills and Laramie Valley. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Thursday. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ112-031200- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ Sierra Madre Range- 237 PM MDT Wed May 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 13 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range, particularly above 8500 feet. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ103-031200- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ North Laramie Range- Including the city of Garrett 237 PM MDT Wed May 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total wet snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 13 inches, are expected. * WHERE...North Laramie Range for elevations above 8000 feet. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ HAMMER
958 WWUS45 KCYS 030925 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 325 AM MDT Thu May 3 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 7500 FEET THROUGH THIS MORNING... WYZ114-031800- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ Snowy Range- Including the cities of Centennial and Albany 325 AM MDT Thu May 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, are expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches with locally higher amounts near 24 inches above 8500 feet. * WHERE...Snowy Range. Heaviest snowfall above 8500 feet. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ116-031800- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ South Laramie Range- Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo 325 AM MDT Thu May 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 15 inches, with locally higher amounts to 18 inches. * WHERE...South Laramie Range between Laramie and Cheyenne. This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 315 and 345. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ112-031800- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ Sierra Madre Range- 325 AM MDT Thu May 3 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, are expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts to 13 inches. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range, particularly above 8500 feet. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ110-115-117-031800- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills-Laramie Valley- South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington, Elk Mountain, Bosler, Laramie, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 325 AM MDT Thu May 3 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Wet snow. Additional wet snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. Total wet snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain. This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 240 and 290. Laramie Valley and the southern Laramie Range foothills. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ103-031800- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ North Laramie Range- Including the city of Garrett 325 AM MDT Thu May 3 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Wet snow. Additional wet snow accumulations of up to 2 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, are expected. Total wet snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 13 inches. * WHERE...North Laramie Range for elevations above 8000 feet. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ118-031800- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ Central Laramie County- Including the city of Cheyenne 325 AM MDT Thu May 3 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Wet snow. Additional wet snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are expected, with total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches possible on grassy areas. * WHERE...Central Laramie County including the city of Cheyenne. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Rubin
572 WWUS45 KCYS 031047 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 447 AM MDT Thu May 3 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 7500 FEET THROUGH THIS MORNING... WYZ115-118-031200- /O.CAN.KCYS.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County- Including the cities of Bosler, Laramie, and Cheyenne 447 AM MDT Thu May 3 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Little or no snowfall accumulation is expected. $$ WYZ114-031800- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ Snowy Range- Including the cities of Centennial and Albany 447 AM MDT Thu May 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, are expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches with locally higher amounts near 24 inches above 8500 feet. * WHERE...Snowy Range. Heaviest snowfall above 8500 feet. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ116-031800- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ South Laramie Range- Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo 447 AM MDT Thu May 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 15 inches, with locally higher amounts to 18 inches. * WHERE...South Laramie Range between Laramie and Cheyenne. This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 315 and 345. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ112-031800- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ Sierra Madre Range- 447 AM MDT Thu May 3 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, are expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts to 13 inches. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range, particularly above 8500 feet. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ110-117-031800- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington, Elk Mountain, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 447 AM MDT Thu May 3 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Wet snow. Additional wet snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. Total wet snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain. This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 240 and 290. Laramie Valley and the southern Laramie Range foothills. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ103-031800- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ North Laramie Range- Including the city of Garrett 447 AM MDT Thu May 3 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Wet snow. Additional wet snow accumulations of up to 2 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, are expected. Total wet snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 13 inches. * WHERE...North Laramie Range for elevations above 8000 feet. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Rubin
655 WWUS45 KCYS 031739 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1139 AM MDT Thu May 3 2018 WYZ114-116-031845- /O.EXP.KCYS.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ Snowy Range-South Laramie Range- Including the cities of Centennial, Albany, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo 1139 AM MDT Thu May 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MDT TODAY... Periods of light wintry precipitation will remain possible through this afternoon. However, overall conditions will gradually improve over the next few hours. $$ WYZ103-110-112-117-031845- /O.EXP.KCYS.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-180503T1800Z/ North Laramie Range-North Snowy Range Foothills- Sierra Madre Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Garrett, Arlington, Elk Mountain, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 1139 AM MDT Thu May 3 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MDT TODAY... Periods of light wintry precipitation will remain possible through this afternoon. However, overall conditions will gradually improve over the next few hours. $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Cheyenne, WY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at May 1, 1:53 PM MDT, 33 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 1, 1:53 PM MDT, 33 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
153 PM MDT Tue May 1 2018
.SHORT TERM...(Today through Thursday)
Issued at 330 AM MDT Tue May 1 2018
Widespread rain event still looks on track through Thursday. Much
needed rainfall and accumulated mountain snow are possible for
most of southeast Wyoming and Nebraska Panhandle.
Currently...Frontal boundary analyzed on surface from a low center
near North Platte across extreme northwest Kansas, then southwest
of Colorado Springs this morning. Upper low seen on water vapor
imagery near the 4 corners area. Up here in southeast WYoming and
Nebraska Panhandle, northeast upslope flow well established behind
the front. Getting reports on METARS at Chadron and Lusk of dense
fog with visibilities at 1/4 mile. Stratus all the way down to
Sidney this morning. May need a Dense Fog Advisory if the low
visibilities persist much longer.
For today, front to our south waves north into northeast Colorado
and the southern Nebraska Panhandle as a warm front. CWFA will be
in the favorable left front quadrant of a strong 250mb jet of
90-100kts to interact with this warm front this afternoon. GFS,
NAM and ECMWF all targeting the eastern Wyoming Plains and
Nebraska Panhandle for fairly widespread and possibly moderate
rainfall. General agreement on at least a half inch of rainfall
across this area seen on all guidance. GFS close to an inch of QPF
at 00Z this afternoon. Did increase PoPs for this afternoon across
much of the area.
For Wednesday, the 4 corners low tracks into eastern Colorado and
our western mountains see 700mb temperatures falling to -3 to -5C.
With snow levels around 8000 feet, do feel strongly that we are
going to see heavy snowfall for our mountains and am getting some
pretty impressive snow amounts over the Summit and Snowy Range.
Decided to issue winter storm watches for zones 114 and 116. For
the Sierra Madre Range, getting advisory level snow out there
which can be added once the day shift decides on what to do with
the watches this afternoon.
Upper low tracks into southwestern Nebraska Thursday morning for
widespread rainfall across the Panhandle and possibly a mix of
rain and snow here at Cheyenne Thursday morning.
.LONG TERM...(Thursday night through Monday)
Issued at 206 AM MDT Tue May 1 2018
Thursday night...Will see some leftover isolated showers over the
mountains in the evening then clearing skies behind the departing
shortwave trough aloft.
Friday...Big time warming trend as the flow aloft turns northwest
with rising heights. Maximum temperatures in the 60s to mid 70s with
700 mb temperatures peaking near 4 Celsius.
Saturday...Mild temperatures continue as the ridge aloft moves even
closer. Other than a few late day showers over the mountains, it
looks dry with warm temperatures aloft limiting convective
development.
Sunday...Ridging aloft moves to western Nebraska with an influx of
low and mid level moisture over our counties on west southwest flow
aloft, helping isolated to scattered afternoon and evening showers
and thunderstorms to erupt. Slightly cooler with more cloud cover
and precipitation coverage.
Monday...Although temperatures will remain mild with 700 mb
temperatures near 8 Celsius, we expect isolated to scattered
afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms on moist southwest
flow aloft ahead of an approaching trough over the Great Basin
states.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Wednesday afternoon)
Issued at 146 PM MDT Tue May 1 2018
In general, VFR prevails through this evening. Scattered showers &
thunderstorms may impact some terminals across southeast Wyo & the
western Neb Panhandle, w/brief MVFR ceilings/visibilities possible
through 03z or so. Potential for fog/low stratus to develop across
the western Nebraska Panhandle after 09z, with IFR/LIFR conditions
possible.
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 330 AM MDT Tue May 1 2018
Wet pattern will continue over the next several days with
widespread wetting rains and mountain snow. Upper level low
pressure over the 4 corners area will interact with a cold front
over northern Colorado and southern Wyoming to bring widespread
precipitation to the area. Many locations will see rainfall in
excess of an inch. Warmer temperatures after the low moves into
Kansas for Friday into the weekend should help to accelerate
greenup of fuels. So no fire weather concerns are expected.
&&
.CYS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WY...Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday
morning for WYZ116.
Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday morning through Thursday
morning for WYZ114.
NE...None.
&&
SHORT TERM...GCC
LONG TERM...RUBIN
AVIATION...CLH
FIRE WEATHER...GCCHazardous weather outlook, May 1, 4:43 AM MDT, 9 hours 43 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 443 AM MDT Tue May 1 2018 NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ101>119-021045- Dawes-Box Butte-Scotts Bluff-Banner-Morrill-Kimball-Cheyenne- North Sioux-South Sioux-Converse County Lower Elevations- Niobrara County-North Laramie Range- Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin- Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- East Platte County-Goshen County-Central Carbon County- North Snowy Range Foothills-Southwest Carbon County- Sierra Madre Range-Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range- Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Central Laramie County-East Laramie County- 443 AM MDT Tue May 1 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of western Nebraska...east central Wyoming...south central Wyoming and southeast Wyoming. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will occur this afternoon and tonight with a few of the strongest storms producing wind gusts to 50 mph and small hail. Locally heavy rainfall will be possible from some of the thunderstorms. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the Snowy Range from 6 am Wednesday to noon Thursday. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the Southern Laramie Range from 3 pm Wednesday to noon Thursday. Widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms will occur Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning, with locally heavy snow possible over the mountains, and locally heavy rainfall possible at lower elevations. .Spotter information statement... Spotter activation will not be needed. Rubin
The office that day
Everything else NWS Cheyenne, WY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 6:26 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | CYS | Platte | 49 min |
| Apr 30, 7:58 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | CYS | Laramie | 32 min |
| Apr 30, 8:33 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | CYS | Laramie | 42 min |
| May 1, 2:00 AM MDT | Winter Storm Watch | CYS | Albany, Carbon, Laramie | 23 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.