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High Wind Warning 41, NWS Cheyenne, WY

November 29, 20194 counties in Wyoming; 5 counties in Nebraska

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Nov 29, 2019, 3:24 AM MST for 4 counties in Wyoming; 5 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Nov 29, 2019, 6:00 PM MST. It was in force for 76 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 29, 2019, 3:24 AM MST (10:24 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 29, 2019, 6:00 PM MST
Expired
Nov 29, 2019, 7:16 PM MST
In force
76 min
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

Counties Banner County, NE, Cheyenne County, NE, Kimball County, NE, Morrill County, NE, Scotts Bluff County, NE, Albany County, WY, Goshen County, WY, Laramie County, WY, Platte County, WY

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 80 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:29 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Denver, CO (KDNR), launched 00:00Z, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 209 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Denver, CO at 00:00Z on 2019-11-29Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Denver, CO at 00:00Z on 2019-11-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 185 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1603 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
72 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
185 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
191 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

As transmitted.

898 
WWUS75 KCYS 291024
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
324 AM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...VERY STRONG WINDS LIKELY ACROSS MUCH OF THE AREA THIS
WEEKEND... 

...PERIODS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW ALSO POSSIBLE... 

NEZ019>021-054-055-WYZ115-117>119-300000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0034.191130T0100Z-191201T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0041.191130T0100Z-191201T1200Z/
Scotts Bluff-Banner-Morrill-Kimball-Cheyenne-Laramie Valley-
South Laramie Range Foothills-Central Laramie County-
East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, 
Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Brownson, Sidney, Bosler,
Laramie, Whitaker, Federal, Horse Creek, Cheyenne, 
and Pine Bluffs
324 AM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM MST
Sunday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts 65 to 75 MPH 
  possible. Snow showers may combine with existing snow pack to 
  produce areas of considerable blowing and drifting snow. 

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Wyoming and the southern 
  Nebraska Panhandle. 

* WHEN...6 PM MST Friday until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will 
  enhance the risk for blow overs of light weight and high 
  profile vehicles, including camping trailers. Areas of blowing 
  and drifting snow may result in periods of significantly 
  reduced visibilities and sheeting of ice on roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ106>108-116-300000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0041.191130T0100Z-191201T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Goshen County-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, 
Torrington, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
324 AM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM MST
Sunday. 

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts 65 to 75 MPH 
  possible. Snow showers may combine with existing snow pack to 
  produce areas of considerable blowing and drifting snow. 

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Wyoming and the southern 
  Nebraska Panhandle. 

* WHEN...6 PM MST Friday until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will 
  enhance the risk for blow overs of light weight and high 
  profile vehicles, including camping trailers. Areas of blowing 
  and drifting snow may result in periods of significantly 
  reduced visibilities and sheeting of ice on roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

HAMMER
4 follow-up statements
570 
WWUS75 KCYS 291533
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
833 AM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...AREAS OF FREEZING FOG CONTINUE INTO FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

...VERY STRONG WINDS LIKELY ACROSS MUCH OF THE AREA THIS
WEEKEND...

...PERIODS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW ALSO POSSIBLE...

NEZ054-055-WYZ106>108-117>119-300015-
/O.NEW.KCYS.ZF.Y.0007.191129T1533Z-191129T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.191130T0100Z-191201T1200Z/
Kimball-Cheyenne-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Goshen County-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Kimball, Brownson, Sidney, Bordeaux, 
Wheatland, Guernsey, Torrington, Whitaker, Federal, Horse Creek, 
Cheyenne, and Pine Bluffs
833 AM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Freezing Fog 
  Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte 
  County, East Platte County, Goshen County, South Laramie Range 
  Foothills, Central Laramie County and East Laramie County 
  Counties. In Nebraska, Kimball and Cheyenne Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 5 
  AM MST Sunday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until 2 PM MST 
  this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Hazardous driving
  conditions due to low visibility and potential froston bridges.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you. Also, be alert for frost on bridge decks
causing slippery roads.

&&

$$

NEZ019>021-WYZ115-116-300015-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.191130T0100Z-191201T1200Z/
Scotts Bluff-Banner-Morrill-Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, 
Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Bosler, Laramie, Buford, 
Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
833 AM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts 65 to 75 MPH 
  possible. Snow showers may combine with existing snow pack to 
  produce areas of considerable blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Wyoming and the southern 
  Nebraska Panhandle.

* WHEN...6 PM MST Friday until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will 
  enhance the risk for blow overs of light weight and high 
  profile vehicles, including camping trailers. Areas of blowing 
  and drifting snow may result in periods of significantly 
  reduced visibilities and sheeting of ice on roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ101-292100-
/O.NEW.KCYS.ZF.Y.0007.191129T1533Z-191129T2100Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, and Glenrock
833 AM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in freezing fog.

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations County.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility and
  potential froston bridges. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you. Also, be alert for frost on bridge decks
causing slippery roads.

&&

$$

Brothers
727 
WWUS75 KCYS 292037
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
137 PM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...AREAS OF FREEZING FOG CONTINUE INTO FRIDAY EVENING...

...VERY STRONG WINDS LIKELY ACROSS MUCH OF THE AREA THIS
WEEKEND...

...PERIODS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW ALSO POSSIBLE...

WYZ108-300100-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0041.191130T0100Z-191201T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KCYS.ZF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-191130T0100Z/
Goshen County-
Including the city of Torrington
137 PM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS REPLACED WITH BLIZZARD WARNING...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has replaced the High 
Wind Warning for Goshen County with a Blizzard Warning. Wind gusts
to 65 MPH are still expected.

* WHAT...For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter 
  mile or less in freezing fog.

* WHERE...Goshen County including the city of Torrington. 

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility 
  and potential froston bridges. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you. Also, be alert for frost on bridge decks
causing slippery roads.

&&

$$

NEZ019-292145-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0041.191130T0100Z-191201T1200Z/
Scotts Bluff-
Including the cities of Scottsbluff and Gering
137 PM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS REPLACED WITH BLIZZARD WARNING...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has replaced the High 
Wind Warning for Goshen County with a Blizzard Warning. Wind gusts
to 65 MPH are still expected.

&&

$$

NEZ054-055-WYZ106-107-117>119-301200-
/O.EXT.KCYS.ZF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-191130T0100Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.191130T0100Z-191201T1200Z/
Kimball-Cheyenne-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Kimball, Brownson, Sidney, Bordeaux, 
Wheatland, Guernsey, Whitaker, Federal, Horse Creek, Cheyenne, 
and Pine Bluffs
137 PM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Freezing Fog 
  Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog. 

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte 
  County, East Platte County, Goshen County, South Laramie Range 
  Foothills, Central Laramie County and East Laramie County 
  Counties. In Nebraska, Kimball and Cheyenne Counties. 

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM
  MST Sunday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until 6 PM MST this
  evening.
  

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Hazardous 
  driving conditions due to low visibility and potential froston 
  bridges. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you. Also, be alert for frost on bridge decks
causing slippery roads.

&&

$$

NEZ020-021-WYZ115-116-301200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.191130T0100Z-191201T1200Z/
Banner-Morrill-Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, 
Redington, Bosler, Laramie, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
137 PM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts 65 to 75 MPH 
  possible. Snow showers may combine with existing snow pack to 
  produce areas of considerable blowing and drifting snow. 

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Wyoming and the southern 
  Nebraska Panhandle. 

* WHEN...6 PM MST Friday until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will 
  enhance the risk for blow overs of light weight and high 
  profile vehicles, including camping trailers. Areas of blowing 
  and drifting snow may result in periods of significantly 
  reduced visibilities and sheeting of ice on roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ101-300100-
/O.EXT.KCYS.ZF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-191130T0100Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, and Glenrock
137 PM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in freezing fog.

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility 
  and potential froston bridges. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you. Also, be alert for frost on bridge decks
causing slippery roads.

&&

$$

Brothers
268 
WWUS75 KCYS 300038
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
538 PM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...VERY STRONG WINDS LIKELY ACROSS MUCH OF THE AREA THIS
WEEKEND...

...PERIODS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW ALSO POSSIBLE...

NEZ054-055-WYZ106-107-117>119-301145-
/O.EXP.KCYS.ZF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-191130T0100Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.191130T0100Z-191201T1200Z/
Kimball-Cheyenne-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Kimball, Brownson, Sidney, Bordeaux, 
Wheatland, Guernsey, Whitaker, Federal, Horse Creek, Cheyenne, 
and Pine Bluffs
538 PM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY..

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte 
  County, East Platte County, Goshen County, South Laramie Range 
  Foothills, Central Laramie County and East Laramie County 
  Counties. In Nebraska, Kimball and Cheyenne Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM
  MST Sunday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until 6 PM MST this
  evening. Fog is lifting or will lift shortly across the area as
  the front moves in, with snow moving in after 6 PM MST. 

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Blowing snow may become a serious travel
  impact Saturday with localized ground blizzard conditions
  possible. Visibilities may be reduced to under 1/2 mile at
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ101-108-300145-
/O.EXP.KCYS.ZF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-191130T0100Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-Goshen County-
Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, Glenrock, 
and Torrington
538 PM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Fog is starting to lift this evening, or will lift shortly in the
next few hours. Therefore, have allowed the Freezing Fog Advisory
to expire on time. 

$$

NEZ020-021-WYZ115-116-301145-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0041.191130T0100Z-191201T1200Z/
Banner-Morrill-Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, 
Redington, Bosler, Laramie, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
538 PM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts 65 to 75 MPH 
  possible. Snow showers may combine with existing snow pack to 
  produce areas of considerable blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Wyoming and the southern 
  Nebraska Panhandle.

* WHEN...6 PM MST Friday until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will 
  enhance the risk for blow overs of light weight and high 
  profile vehicles, including camping trailers. Areas of blowing 
  and drifting snow may result in periods of significantly 
  reduced visibilities and sheeting of ice on roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$
995 
WWUS75 KCYS 300216
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
716 PM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

NEZ054-055-WYZ119-301030-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-191201T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0042.191130T0900Z-191201T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.ZF.Y.0008.191130T0216Z-191130T0300Z/
Kimball-Cheyenne-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Kimball, Brownson, Sidney, 
and Pine Bluffs
716 PM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Freezing Fog 
  Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, East Laramie County County. In Nebraska, 
  Kimball and Cheyenne Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 2 AM Saturday to 5 AM 
  MST Sunday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until 8 PM MST this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Hazardous driving
  conditions due to low visibility and potential froston bridges.

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Blowing snow may become a serious travel 
  impact Saturday with localized ground blizzard conditions 
  possible. Visibilities may be reduced to under 1/2 mile at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you. Also, be alert for frost on bridge decks
causing slippery roads.

&&

$$

WYZ106-115-116-301030-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-191201T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0042.191130T0500Z-191201T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-Laramie Valley-
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Bosler, Laramie, Buford, 
Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
716 PM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, 
  Laramie Valley and South Laramie Range Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NEZ020-021-WYZ107-117-118-301030-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0041.000000T0000Z-191201T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0042.191130T0900Z-191201T1200Z/
Banner-Morrill-East Platte County-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, 
Redington, Wheatland, Guernsey, Whitaker, Federal, Horse Creek, 
and Cheyenne
716 PM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, East Platte County, South Laramie Range 
  Foothills and Central Laramie County Counties. In Nebraska, 
  Banner and Morrill Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Saturday to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind 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 high wind warning went out at Nov 28, 10:38 PM MST, 4 hours 46 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 28, 10:38 PM MST, 4 hours 46 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1038 PM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1030 PM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

...Please see latest 6Z aviation discussion...

UPDATE Issued at 534 PM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

Updated forecast for tonight to include some freezing drizzle
across the southern Nebraska panhandle, with some reports of
freezing drizzle just to the east of Sidney in the last hour.
Expect fog to become more widespread and a bit more dense across
the eastern plains (along and east of Interstate 25) tonight. May
need a Dense Fog Advisory for portions of the area, especially if
surface winds become a little more easterly. For now, will hold
off since only a few areas show visibility of 1/4 to 1/2 mile at
this time.

UPDATE Issued at 435 PM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

...Please see latest 0Z aviation discussion...

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Friday)
Issued at 244 PM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

A low level inversion will keep the stagnant moisture near the
surface. This will aid in fog staying present in several locations
this afternoon and through early morning. Winds are not expected
to increase or aid with mixing low level temperatures with the
atmosphere.

The focus turns toward the stacked upper level low over the
California coastline, late Thursday into Friday. Due to quickly
developing strong atmospheric dynamics aloft, a surface low will
form on the lee side of the mountains in Colorado adjacent to the
dissipating surface low over California/Arizona. What is going to be
impressive with the development of this surface low is how quickly
it will occur. Between 12Z Friday the GFS has the surface low center
near Pueblo at 1007mb. Within 24 hours, the surface low will deepen
to a 980mb weather system centered near the SD/NE state line. This
is a very good example of cyclogenesis turning the needle to the
classification of bombogenesis due the extremely rapid development.
Associated with this rapid development will be the very strong
winds. By Friday afternoon winds will begin to intensify, especially
to the east of the Laramie Range. Precipitation will start off as
snow in the higher terrain by Friday morning and fill in to lower
elevations on the western edges of the CWA as the weather system
develops over Colorado and propagates toward the Northeast.

.LONG TERM...(Friday night through Thursday)
Issued at 244 PM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

...POWERFUL WINTER STORM COULD BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO
WESTERN AND NORTHERN PORTIONS OF THE CWA THIS WEEKEND...

Recent RAP analysis shows a 150+ kt 250 mb jet in the process of
rounding the base of the longwave trough along the Pacific Coast.
This upper level trough will mature and begin a significant push
east into the Great Basin over the next 24 hours which will support
lee cyclogenesis over northeastern Colorado. Numerous models
suggest a 992 mb SFC low developing which will help to draw up
gulf moisture for this next system. Precipitation will begin to
spread across the CWA Friday night as the SFC low pulls off toward
the north. Soundings suggest rain and freezing rain may initially
fall for the NE Panhandle before transitioning to all snow by 06z
Saturday. A warm layer around 750 mb is present before quickly
cooling off with the approaching trough. Only a light glaze of
ice accumulation is expected.

Heading into overnight Friday and early Saturday, the heaviest
snowfall will be expected across northern portions of the CWA and
winds will begin to increase. The low center looks to stall around
the NE/SD border increasing the residence time of the TROWAL over
Converse and Niobrara Counties in Wyoming and Sioux and Dawes
Counties in Nebraska. Latest SREF guidance shows over 50% of
members with a dendritic growth zone deeper than 50 mb over these
areas from 12z Saturday through 03z Sunday. Therefore, will most
likely see higher snowfall totals across these zones with 6 to 10
inches likely. To the west, northerly upslope flow and moisture
rich air will support the mountains reaching snow totals over 1
foot. Currently have snow in the mountains beginning before the
00z start time of the watch so may need to bump up the headline
timing if upgraded in subsequent updates. Looking farther
southeast towards Cheyenne and Sidney, only 1-2 inches are
expected as most of the moisture will remain to the north.
However, another hazard will be in play for these zones.

Strong wind gusts are expected on the back side of the low as the
descending cold conveyor belt wraps around and downslope flow
helps to accelerate these winds down to the surface. 12z GFS
forecasts 80 kts at 700 mb over Cheyenne and 70 kts at 800 mb over
the NE Panhandle by 12z Saturday. Recent model runs have slightly
shifted the 700 mb low south which would push the strongest winds
south of the CO/WY border so will need to monitor future model
runs. Regardless, widespread wind gusts in excess of 65 MPH can
be expected over much of eastern Wyoming and western Nebraska.
Area soundings from the NAM show SFC winds around 30-40 kts which
would already be at or near High Wind criteria. These strong winds
will not only be hazardous to travelers by itself, but will
create significant blowing snow across the region with new
snowfall and if snow crust can be blown off of the existing
snowpack from the early week storm. Numerous forecast zones that
could be under a High Wind Watch are under a Winter Storm Watch
for the threat of blowing snow causing blizzard conditions and
significant impacts to travelers.

Looking at Sunday and beyond, zonal flow takes over for the most
part aloft with weak ridging and troughing through the week.
Afternoon temperatures will return to near normal in the low 40s
east of the Laramie Range and 30s west. Next chance of precipitation
will be a progressive shortwave moving through Colorado on Thursday.
CPC's 6-10 day outlook suggests normal to slightly above normal
temperatures and slightly above normal precipitation heading into
next weekend.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Friday night)
Issued at 1030 PM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

A mess of weather conditions are prevailing across our sites
tonight. Only KLAR is in the clear for now. Freezing fog has
significantly reduced visibility at KRWL and KCYS. At KBFF, a mix
of freezing drizzle and fog is keeping conditions at LIFR. Little
to no improvement is expected through the night and snowfall will
be added in starting tomorrow afternoon west and gradually
spreading east as the next system progresses northeastward.

Winds will quickly increase tomorrow night after 3Z. Winds could
gust as high as 65 to 75 miles per hour. Overall, flight
conditions will be poor, and significant impacts to travel will
continue through Saturday.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 330 AM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

No fire weather concerns w/ deep snow pack in place for all
areas.

&&

.CYS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WY...Winter Storm Watch from Friday evening through late Saturday
     night for WYZ101>110-113-116.

     High Wind Watch from Friday evening through late Saturday night
     for WYZ115-117>119.

     Winter Storm Watch from Friday evening through late Saturday
     night for WYZ112-114.

NE...Winter Storm Watch from Friday evening through late Saturday
     night for NEZ002-003-095-096.

     High Wind Watch from Friday evening through late Saturday night
     for NEZ019>021-054-055.

&&

UPDATE...CW
SHORT TERM...BW
LONG TERM...MB
AVIATION...CW
FIRE WEATHER...CLH
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 28, 2:35 PM MST, 12 hours 49 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
235 PM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

NEZ002-003-095-096-WYZ102-108-300015-
Dawes-Box Butte-North Sioux-South Sioux-Niobrara County-
Goshen County-
235 PM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of western
Nebraska...east central Wyoming and southeast Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

Patchy to dense fog will linger the next 12 hours and create
potentially hazardous travel conditions for holiday commuters.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from 6pm Friday - 5am Sunday.
Blizzard conditions are possible with very strong winds of 65-75
mph expected and widespread accumulating snow. Please refer to Winter Storm Watch
headlines for more details.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter are encouraged to report snowfall totals to the NWS office
in Cheyenne and wind gusts of 58mph or higher.

NEZ019>021-054-055-WYZ117>119-300015-
Scotts Bluff-Banner-Morrill-Kimball-Cheyenne-
South Laramie Range Foothills-Central Laramie County-
East Laramie County-
235 PM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of western
Nebraska and southeast Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

Patchy to dense fog will linger the next 12 hours and create
potentially hazardous travel conditions for holiday commuters.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

A High Wind Watch is in effect from 6pm Friday - 5am Sunday. Very
strong wind gusts of 65-75 mph expected. Minor snow accumulations
are anticipated with 1-3 inches possible in addition to the strong
winds. Please refer to High Wind Watch headlines for more
details.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter are encouraged to report snowfall totals to the NWS office
in Cheyenne and wind gusts of 58mph or higher.

WYZ101-103>107-109-110-112>114-116-300015-
Converse County Lower Elevations-North Laramie Range-
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Central Carbon County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-Sierra Madre Range-
Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range-South Laramie Range-
235 PM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of east central
Wyoming...south central Wyoming and southeast Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from 6pm Friday - 5am Sunday.
Blizzard conditions are possible with very strong winds of 45-55
mph expected and widespread accumulating snow. Please refer to Winter Storm Watch
headlines for more details.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter are encouraged to report snowfall totals to the NWS office
in Cheyenne and wind gusts of 58mph or higher.

WYZ115-300015-
Laramie Valley-
235 PM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast
Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

A High Wind Watch is in effect from 6pm Friday - 5am Sunday. Very
strong wind gusts of 45-55 mph expected. Minor snow accumulations
are anticipated with 1-3 inches possible in addition to the
strong winds. Please refer to High Wind Watch headlines for more
details.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter are encouraged to report snowfall totals to the NWS office
in Cheyenne and wind gusts of 58mph or higher.

WYZ111-300015-
Southwest Carbon County-
235 PM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

Winds 25-35mph will be possible along with 1-3 inches of snowfall
accumulation with the weather system Friday evening - Sunday
morning.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter are encouraged to report snowfall totals to the NWS office
in Cheyenne.

BMW

The office that day

Everything else NWS Cheyenne, WY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 29, 3:20 AM MSTBlizzard WarningCYSAlbany, Carbon, Converse, Goshen, Laramie, Niobrara50 hr
Nov 29, 3:20 AM MSTWinter Storm WarningCYSAlbany, Carbon, Converse, Platte38 hr
Nov 29, 3:20 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryCYSAlbany, Carbon, Converse, Goshen, Laramie, Niobrara and 1 more56 hr
Nov 29, 8:33 AM MSTFreezing Fog AdvisoryCYSAlbany, Converse, Goshen, Laramie, Platte9 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.