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Winter Storm Warning 21, NWS Cheyenne, WY

December 11, 2019Albany County, Carbon County, Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this winter storm warning at Dec 11, 2019, 3:14 PM MST for Albany County, Carbon County, Wyoming. It took effect at Dec 11, 2019, 6:00 PM MST. It was in force for 3 days. 48 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
Dec 11, 2019, 3:14 PM MST (22:14 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2019, 6:00 PM MST
Expired
Dec 14, 2019, 10:56 PM MST
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

Counties Albany County, WY, Carbon County, WY

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 140 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:14 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 12, 7:22 PM MSTSNOW 71 Nnw Battle Creek Camp, WYSANDSTONE RANGER STATION SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8150 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.7 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 10 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 15 HOURS.
Dec 12, 7:22 PM MSTSNOW 7.22 Wsw Bottle Creek Camp, WYWEBBER SPRINGS SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 9250 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.6 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 12 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 15 HOURS.
Dec 12, 7:22 PM MSTSNOW 8.42 Ne Rob Roy Reservoir, WYCINNABAR PARK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 9574 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.7 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 12 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 15 HOURS.
Dec 12, 7:22 PM MSTSNOW 8.42 Nw Jack Creek Campgro, WYDIVIDE PEAK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8880 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.7 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 12 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 15 HOURS.
Dec 12, 7:22 PM MSTSNOW 8.4W Deep Creek Campground, WYSAND LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10050 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.6 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 14 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 15 HOURS.
Dec 12, 7:22 PM MSTSNOW 9.68 Ene Hog Park Campgrou, WYBLACKHALL MOUNTAIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 9820 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.8 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 12 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 15 HOURS.
Dec 12, 7:22 PM MSTSNOW 9.6Ene Nash Fork Campgroun, WYBROOKLYN LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10240 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.8 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 12 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 15 HOURS.
Dec 12, 7:22 PM MSTSNOW 10.81 Nw Whiskey Park, WYWHISKEY PARK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8950 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.9 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 12 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 15 HOURS.
Dec 12, 7:22 PM MSTSNOW 10.84 Nw Hog Park Reservoir, WYLITTLE SNAKE RIVER SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8915 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.9 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 12 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 15 HOURS.
Dec 12, 7:22 PM MSTSNOW 10.87 Wsw Battle Creek Camp, WYOLD BATTLE SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 10000 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.9 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 12 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 15 HOURS.
Dec 12, 7:22 PM MSTSNOW 11.25 Wsw Sugar Loaf Campgr, WYNORTH FRENCH CREEK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10130 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.8 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 14 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 15 HOURS.
Dec 12, 7:22 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 19.53 Wnw Sugar Loaf Campgr, WYMEDICINE BOW SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10500 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.3 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 15 HOURS.
Dec 13, 6:30 AM MSTSNOW 3.11 Nw Centennial, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-AB-108 CENTENNIAL 1.1 NNE.
Dec 13, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 0.6Elk Mountain, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-CR-18 ELK MOUNTAIN 0.3 SW.
Dec 13, 5:15 PM MSTHEAVY SLEET 15.6Ene Nash Fork Campgroun, WYBROOKLYN LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10240 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.2 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 14 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 36 HOURS.
Dec 13, 5:15 PM MSTSNOW 11.4W Deep Creek Campground, WYSAND LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10050 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.8 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 14 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 36 HOURS.
Dec 13, 5:15 PM MSTSNOW 11.72 Wsw Bottle Creek Camp, WYWEBBER SPRINGS SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 9250 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.9 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 12 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 36 HOURS.
Dec 13, 5:15 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 12.92 Ne Rob Roy Reservoir, WYCINNABAR PARK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 9574 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.0 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 14 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 36 HOURS.
Dec 13, 5:15 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 14.42 E Battle Lake, WYOLD BATTLE SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 10000 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.2 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 12 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 36 HOURS.
Dec 13, 5:15 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 14.44 Nw Hog Park Reservoir, WYLITTLE SNAKE RIVER SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8915 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.2 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 12 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 36 HOURS.
Dec 13, 5:15 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 14.48 Ene Hog Park Campgrou, WYBLACKHALL MOUNTAIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 9820 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.2 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 12 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 36 HOURS.
Dec 13, 5:15 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 15.61 Nw Whiskey Park, WYWHISKEY PARK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8950 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.3 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 12 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 36 HOURS.
Dec 13, 5:15 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 17.25 Wsw Sugar Loaf Campgr, WYNORTH FRENCH CREEK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10130 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.2 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 14 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 36 HOURS.
Dec 13, 5:15 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 28.53 Wnw Sugar Loaf Campgr, WYMEDICINE BOW SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10500 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.9 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 36 HOURS.
Dec 14, 5:00 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 215 Nw Centennial, WYSNOWY RANGE SKI AREA. LAST 24 HOUR SNOWFALL WAS 11.0 INCHES.
Dec 14, 6:20 AM MSTSNOW 26 Ne Arlington, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-CR-5 ROCK RIVER 9.6 WSW.
Dec 14, 6:30 AM MSTSNOW 4.51 Nw Centennial, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-AB-108 CENTENNIAL 1.1 NNE.
Dec 14, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.61 Sse Laramie, WYCO-OP OBSERVER STATION ADFW4 LARAMIE 1 SE.
Dec 14, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.62 Ese Laramie, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-AB-171 LARAMIE 2.5 ESE.
Dec 14, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.9Elk Mountain, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-CR-18 ELK MOUNTAIN 0.3 SW.
Dec 14, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 22 Ene Laramie, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-AB-138 LARAMIE 1.8 ENE.
Dec 14, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 22 N Laramie, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-AB-45 LARAMIE 1.7 N.
Dec 14, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 13 Se Laramie, WYCO-OP OBSERVER STATION LRMW4 3.2 SE LARAMIE.
Dec 14, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.61 Nnw Rawlins, WYCO-OP OBSERVER STATION RLSW4 RAWLINS 1 N.
Dec 14, 8:04 PM MSTSNOW 97 Wsw Battle Creek Camp, WYBATTLE MOUNTAIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 7440 FEET. STORM TOTAL SNOW OVER PAST 60 HOURS.
Dec 14, 8:04 PM MSTSNOW 9.4Nw Ryan Park Campground, WYSOUTH BRUSH CREEK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 8440 FEET. STORM TOTAL SNOW OVER PAST 60 HOURS.
Dec 14, 8:04 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 16.62 Nw Jack Creek Campgro, WYDIVIDE PEAK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8880 FEET. STORM TOTAL SNOW OVER PAST 60 HOURS.
Dec 14, 8:04 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 18.81 Nnw Battle Creek Camp, WYSANDSTONE RANGER STATION SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8150 FEET. STORM TOTAL SNOW OVER PAST 60 HOURS.
Dec 14, 8:04 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 22.72 Ne Rob Roy Reservoir, WYCINNABAR PARK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 9574 FEET. STORM TOTAL SNOW OVER PAST 60 HOURS.
Dec 14, 8:04 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 22.92 Wsw Bottle Creek Camp, WYWEBBER SPRINGS SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 9250 FEET. STORM TOTAL SNOW OVER PAST 60 HOURS.
Dec 14, 8:04 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 23.4W Deep Creek Campground, WYSAND LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10050 FEET. STORM TOTAL SNOW OVER PAST 60 HOURS.
Dec 14, 8:04 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 27.98 Ene Hog Park Campgrou, WYBLACKHALL MOUNTAIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 9820 FEET. STORM TOTAL SNOW OVER PAST 60 HOURS.
Dec 14, 8:04 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 28.44 Nw Hog Park Reservoir, WYLITTLE SNAKE RIVER SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8915 FEET. STORM TOTAL SNOW OVER PAST 60 HOURS.
Dec 14, 8:04 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 29.1Ene Nash Fork Campgroun, WYBROOKLYN LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10240 FEET. STORM TOTAL SNOW OVER PAST 60 HOURS.
Dec 14, 8:04 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 29.82 E Battle Lake, WYOLD BATTLE SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 10000 FEET. STORM TOTAL SNOW OVER PAST 60 HOURS.
Dec 14, 8:04 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 301 Nw Whiskey Park, WYWHISKEY PARK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8950 FEET. STORM TOTAL SNOW OVER PAST 60 HOURS.
Dec 14, 8:04 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 32.25 Wsw Sugar Loaf Campgr, WYNORTH FRENCH CREEK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10130 FEET. STORM TOTAL SNOW OVER PAST 60 HOURS.
Dec 14, 8:04 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 43.53 Wnw Sugar Loaf Campgr, WYMEDICINE BOW SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10500 FEET. STORM TOTAL SNOW OVER PAST 60 HOURS.

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, 10.2 hours before the alert went out and 230 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, Riverton, WY at 12:00Z on 2019-12-11Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Riverton, WY at 12:00Z on 2019-12-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 79 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1962 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
79 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
132 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

451 
WWUS45 KCYS 112214
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
314 PM MST Wed Dec 11 2019

...Heavy Snow and Blowing Snow Expected Over the Snowy and Sierra
Madre Ranges Tonight Into Friday...

WYZ112-114-121200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.WS.A.0021.191212T0000Z-191213T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.WS.W.0021.191212T0100Z-191213T1900Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
314 PM MST Wed Dec 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, heavy at times, expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 12 to 22 inches, with higher amounts near the peaks. Winds
  gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Snowy and Sierra Madre Ranges.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
  blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will likely impact the morning or evening commute.
  Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. Those out
  for recreation purposes may become disoriented and lost due to 
  these conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional rounds of snow are likely
  Saturday and Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Rubin
7 follow-up statements
037 
WWUS45 KCYS 121045
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
345 AM MST Thu Dec 12 2019

...Heavy Snow and Blowing Snow Expected Over the Snowy and Sierra
Madre Ranges through Friday...

WYZ112-114-130000-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-191213T1900Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
345 AM MST Thu Dec 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow, heavy at times, expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 12 to 22 inches, with higher amounts near 
  the peaks. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Snowy and Sierra Madre Ranges.

* WHEN...From this morning to noon Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
  blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will likely impact the morning or evening commute.  
  Those out for recreation purposes may become disoriented and 
  lost due to these conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
744 
WWUS45 KCYS 122117
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
217 PM MST Thu Dec 12 2019

...Heavy Snow and Blowing Snow Expected Over the Snowy and Sierra
Madre Ranges through Friday...

WYZ112-114-131200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-191213T1900Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
217 PM MST Thu Dec 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow, heavy at times, expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 12 to 22 inches, with higher amounts 
  near the peaks. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Snowy and Sierra Madre Ranges.

* WHEN...Until noon on Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
  blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Conditions
  will be hazardous for snowmobilers, hunters, skiers, and anyone
  doing recreation in the mountains. Heavy snow and blowing snow 
  can erase tracks and cause you to become disoriented and lost.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Rubin
841 
WWUS45 KCYS 130925
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
225 AM MST Fri Dec 13 2019

...Heavy Snow and Blowing Snow Expected Over the Snowy and Sierra
Madre Ranges through Saturday Night...

WYZ112-114-140000-
/O.EXT.KCYS.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-191215T0600Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
225 AM MST Fri Dec 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow, heavy at times, expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 12 to 22 inches, with higher amounts 
  near the peaks. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Snowy and Sierra Madre Ranges.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
  blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Conditions
  will be hazardous for snowmobilers, hunters, skiers, and anyone
  doing recreation in the mountains. Heavy snow and blowing snow
  can erase tracks and cause you to become disoriented and lost.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WM
360 
WWUS45 KCYS 132109
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
209 PM MST Fri Dec 13 2019

...Heavy Snow and Blowing Snow Expected Over the Snowy and Sierra
Madre Ranges through Saturday Night...

WYZ112-114-141100-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-191215T0600Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
209 PM MST Fri Dec 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10
  inches, especially on west-facing slopes. Winds gusting as high 
  as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Snowy and Sierra Madre ranges.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Trails may be
  difficult to discern.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
608 
WWUS45 KCYS 140925
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
225 AM MST Sat Dec 14 2019

...Heavy Snow and Blowing Snow Expected Over the Snowy and Sierra
Madre Ranges through this evening. Light to moderate snow over 
much of southeastern Wyoming and the Nebraska panhandle through 
Sunday morning..

WYZ112-114-150600-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-191215T0600Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
225 AM MST Sat Dec 14 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10
  inches, especially on west-facing slopes. Locally higher amounts
  near 12 to 16 inches possible at ridge top level. Winds gusting
  as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Snowy and Sierra Madre ranges.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Trails may be
  difficult to discern.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-150600-
/O.NEW.KCYS.WW.Y.0038.191214T1000Z-191215T0600Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
225 AM MST Sat Dec 14 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern Carbon and western Albany counties
  Including I-80 near Elk Mountain and Arlington.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and occasional
  blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ002-003-151200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.WW.Y.0038.191214T1800Z-191215T1200Z/
Dawes-Box Butte-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, and Alliance
225 AM MST Sat Dec 14 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Box Butte and Dawes counties in the northern Nebraska 
  panhandle.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to travel. Plan on slippery road conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Lyons
629 
WWUS45 KCYS 142124
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
224 PM MST Sat Dec 14 2019

WYZ112-114-150600-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-191215T0600Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
224 PM MST Sat Dec 14 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Snowy and Sierra Madre ranges.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NEZ002-003-151200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-191215T1200Z/
Dawes-Box Butte-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, and Alliance
224 PM MST Sat Dec 14 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches,
  mainly over the Pine Ridge.

* WHERE...Dawes and Box Butte counties. 

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WYZ110-150600-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-191215T0600Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
224 PM MST Sat Dec 14 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.

* WHERE...Portions of far eastern Carbon and far western Albany
  counties, including I-80 near Elk Mountain and Arlington.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
486 
WWUS45 KCYS 150556
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1056 PM MST Sat Dec 14 2019

...Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory cancelled in
Southeast Wyoming for the mountain ranges and wind prone region
near Arlington. The Winter Weather Advisory in the Nebraska
Panhandle remains in effect overnight...

.Conditions will continue to improve overnight with minimal snow
accumulation and decreased wind speeds. Lingering snow showers
will be possible until morning, but it is not expected to impact
the area.

WYZ112-114-150700-
/O.CAN.KCYS.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-191215T0600Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
1056 PM MST Sat Dec 14 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Lingering snow showers will be light with accumulations an inch or
less. Criteria for a continued headline will not be maintained
overnight.

$$

WYZ110-150700-
/O.EXP.KCYS.WW.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-191215T0600Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
1056 PM MST Sat Dec 14 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

Light snow showers will be possible overnight, but accumulations
and wind speeds will be minimal.

$$

NEZ002-003-151200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-191215T1200Z/
Dawes-Box Butte-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, and Alliance
1056 PM MST Sat Dec 14 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 11, 2:45 AM MSTWinter Storm WatchCYSAlbany, Carbon12 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.