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Blizzard Warning 3, NWS Cheyenne, WY
NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this blizzard warning at Feb 3, 2020, 7:59 AM MST for Albany County, Carbon County, Wyoming. It was in force for 19 hr. 7 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
- Feb 3, 2020, 7:59 AM MST (14:59 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 4, 2020, 2:35 AM MST
- In force
- 19 hr
- 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 15:05 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 11:05 AM MST | BLIZZARD | 2 Ne Rawlins, WY | FREQUENT GUSTS OF 35+ MPH WITH SUSTAINED WINDS NEAR 35 MPH AND VISIBILITY BELOW 1/4 MILE AT THE RAWLINS AIRPORT. |
| Feb 3, 2:42 PM MST | BLIZZARD | 15 E Sinclair, WY | WYDOT 15 SENSOR REPORTED FREQUENT GUSTS OF 50-52 MPH WITH VISIBILITY NEAR 1/10TH OF A MILE FROM 11:40 AM TO 3 PM. |
| Feb 3, 3:42 PM MST | BLIZZARD | 4 Nw Elk Mountain, WY | HALLECK RIDGE WYDOT SENSOR REPORTED VIS BELOW 1/4 MILE AND GUSTS OVER 60 MPH. |
| Feb 4, 2:00 AM MST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | 10 Nw Medicine Bow, WY | UP TO 2 FOOT SNOW DRIFTS AS WELL. |
| Feb 4, 2:00 AM MST | HEAVY SNOW 8.1 | 1 N Rawlins, WY | |
| Feb 4, 2:00 AM MST | HEAVY SNOW 12 | 7 E Seminoe Dam, WY | |
| Feb 4, 2:00 AM MST | BLIZZARD | 1 N Rawlins, WY | COOP OBSERVER REPORTED 8.1 STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL WITH AN 11 INCH SNOW DEPTH. NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY THROUGH MOST OF THE DAY ON MONDAY INTO LAST NIGHT. |
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, 3.0 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 826 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 96 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 23 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 575 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
617 WWUS45 KCYS 031459 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 759 AM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...SIGNIFICANT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS EXPECTED THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... WYZ110-040000- /O.UPG.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200205T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KCYS.BZ.W.0003.200203T1459Z-200205T0000Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 759 AM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ118-040000- /O.EXT.KCYS.WS.W.0002.200203T1459Z-200205T0000Z/ Central Laramie County- Including the city of Cheyenne 759 AM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Periods of snow expected. Snow will be moderate to heavy at times. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Central Laramie County including Cheyenne. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow and drifting snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ101-103>105-040000- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200204T1800Z/ Converse County Lower Elevations-North Laramie Range- Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin- Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, Glenrock, Garrett, Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, and Shirley Basin 759 AM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and periods of freezing drizzle expected. Snow may be heavy at times through the morning hours. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches in the valleys and high plains, with 10 to 20 inches above 8000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central and east central Wyoming, including Douglas, Bill, Muddy Gap, and the northern Laramie Range. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 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. && $$ WYZ102-106-107-109-116-117-040000- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200205T0000Z/ Niobrara County-Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- East Platte County-Central Carbon County-South Laramie Range- South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Lusk, Redbird, Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Rawlins, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 759 AM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Snow may be heavy at times. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph resulting in blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Southeast Wyoming along and west of a line from Lusk to Chugwater to Elk Mountain and Rawlins. * WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ095-WYZ108-114-040000- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.200203T1800Z-200205T0000Z/ North Sioux-Goshen County-Snowy Range- Including the cities of Harrison, Torrington, Centennial, and Albany 759 AM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and periods of freeze drizzle expected. Snow may be heavy at times. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches for the lower elevations, with 12 to 20 inches in the Snowy Range. * WHERE...Goshen County in southeast Wyoming...including Torrington. Northern Sioux County in the Nebraska Panhandle... including Harrison. * WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 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. && $$ WYZ119-040000- /O.EXT.KCYS.WW.Y.0010.200203T1459Z-200205T0000Z/ East Laramie County- Including the city of Pine Bluffs 759 AM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and areas of freezing drizzle expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts on the north facing ridges. * WHERE...Along a line from Pine Bluffs Wyoming northeast to Chadron. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ111>113-115-040000- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0010.200203T1800Z-200205T0000Z/ Southwest Carbon County-Sierra Madre Range- Upper North Platte River Basin-Laramie Valley- Including the cities of Baggs, Saratoga, Encampment, Bosler, and Laramie 759 AM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts along northeast facing slopes. 6 to 8 inches for the Sierra Madre Range. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Upper North Platte River Valley in southern Carbon County including Saratoga, and the Laramie Valley including Laramie. * WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 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. && $$ NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-096-040000- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0010.200204T0000Z-200205T0000Z/ Dawes-Box Butte-Scotts Bluff-Banner-Morrill-Kimball-Cheyenne- South Sioux- Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Brownson, Sidney, and Agate 759 AM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and areas of freezing drizzle expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts on the north facing ridges. * WHERE...Along a line from Pine Bluffs Wyoming northeast to Chadron. * WHEN...From 5 PM Monday to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Rubin
2 follow-up statements
000 WWUS45 KCYS 032016 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 116 PM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...SIGNIFICANT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS EXPECTED THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... WYZ109-041300- /O.UPG.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200205T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KCYS.WS.W.0003.200204T1300Z-200204T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KCYS.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200204T1300Z/ Central Carbon County- Including the city of Rawlins 116 PM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST TUESDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions through tonight. Snow, heavy at times. Total snowfall accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Central Carbon County. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 11 AM MST Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ110-041300- /O.EXB.KCYS.WS.W.0002.200204T1300Z-200204T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KCYS.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200204T1300Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 116 PM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST TUESDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions through tonight. Snow, heavy at times. Total snowfall accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting up to 55 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 11 AM MST Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ101-103>105-041300- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200204T1800Z/ Converse County Lower Elevations-North Laramie Range- Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin- Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, Glenrock, Garrett, Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, and Shirley Basin 116 PM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Snow may be heavy at times. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches in the valleys and high plains, with 10 to 20 inches above 8000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central and east central Wyoming, including Douglas, Bill, Muddy Gap, and the northern Laramie Range. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 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. && $$ WYZ102-106-107-116-117-041300- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200205T0000Z/ Niobrara County-Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- East Platte County-South Laramie Range- South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Lusk, Redbird, Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 116 PM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Snow may be heavy at times. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph resulting in blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Southeast Wyoming along and west of a line from Lusk to Chugwater to Elk Mountain and Rawlins. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ095-WYZ108-114-041300- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200205T0000Z/ North Sioux-Goshen County-Snowy Range- Including the cities of Harrison, Torrington, Centennial, and Albany 116 PM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Snow may be heavy at times. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches for the lower elevations, with 12 to 20 inches in the Snowy Range. * WHERE...Goshen County in southeast Wyoming...including Torrington. Northern Sioux County in the Nebraska Panhandle... including Harrison. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 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. && $$ WYZ118-041300- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200205T0000Z/ Central Laramie County- Including the city of Cheyenne 116 PM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Periods of snow expected. Snow will be moderate to heavy at times. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Central Laramie County including Cheyenne. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow and drifting snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ119-041300- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200205T0000Z/ East Laramie County- Including the city of Pine Bluffs 116 PM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts on the north facing ridges. * WHERE...East Laramie County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. 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. && $$ WYZ111>113-115-041300- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200205T0000Z/ Southwest Carbon County-Sierra Madre Range- Upper North Platte River Basin-Laramie Valley- Including the cities of Baggs, Saratoga, Encampment, Bosler, and Laramie 116 PM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts along northeast facing slopes. 6 to 8 inches for the Sierra Madre Range. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Upper North Platte River Valley in southern Carbon County including Saratoga, and the Laramie Valley including Laramie. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-096-041300- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0010.200204T0000Z-200205T0000Z/ Dawes-Box Butte-Scotts Bluff-Banner-Morrill-Kimball-Cheyenne- South Sioux- Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Brownson, Sidney, and Agate 116 PM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts on the north facing ridges. * WHERE...Along a line from Pine Bluffs Wyoming northeast to Chadron. * WHEN...From 5 PM today to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. 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. && $$ Rubin
265 WWUS45 KCYS 040935 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 235 AM MST Tue Feb 4 2020 ...PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CONTINUE TO RESULT IN HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS THIS MORNING... WYZ109-050000- /O.CAN.KCYS.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200204T1300Z/ /O.CAN.KCYS.WS.W.0003.200204T1300Z-200204T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KCYS.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200205T0000Z/ Central Carbon County- Including the city of Rawlins 235 AM MST Tue Feb 4 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow ending early. Additional accumulations less than one inch expected. Periods of blowing snow likely through the day. Wind gusts up to 40 MPH. * WHERE...Central Carbon County including the city of Rawlins. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous due to icy and snow packed roads and periods of low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ110-050000- /O.CAN.KCYS.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200204T1300Z/ /O.CAN.KCYS.WS.W.0002.200204T1300Z-200204T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KCYS.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200205T0000Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 235 AM MST Tue Feb 4 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow ending early. Additional accumulations less than one inch expected. Periods of blowing snow likely through the day. Wind gusts up to 40 MPH. * WHERE...Interstate 80 Corridor between Laramie and Rawlins, including Arlington and Elk Mountain. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous due to icy and snow packed roads and periods of low visibility. 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. && $$ WYZ101-103>105-050000- /O.CAN.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200204T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KCYS.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200205T0000Z/ Converse County Lower Elevations-North Laramie Range- Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin- Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, Glenrock, Garrett, Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, and Shirley Basin 235 AM MST Tue Feb 4 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Periods of snow. Additional accumulations less than one inch expected. * WHERE...Northern Carbon County and much of Converse County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous due to icy and snow packed roads and periods of low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ095-WYZ102-050000- /O.CAN.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200205T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KCYS.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200205T0000Z/ North Sioux-Niobrara County- Including the cities of Harrison, Lusk, and Redbird 235 AM MST Tue Feb 4 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Periods of snow. Additional accumulations less than one inch expected. * WHERE...Niobrara County including the city of Lusk. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous due to icy and snow packed roads and periods of low visibility. 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. && $$ WYZ106>108-116>118-050000- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200205T0000Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- East Platte County-Goshen County-South Laramie Range- South Laramie Range Foothills-Central Laramie County- Including the cities of Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Torrington, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, Horse Creek, and Cheyenne 235 AM MST Tue Feb 4 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Periods of snow. Additional accumulations of 1 to 2 inches possible. * WHERE...Interstate 80 Summit and adjacent Foothills, central Laramie County including the city of Cheyenne, and mainly southern portions of Platte and Goshen Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous due to icy and snow packed roads and periods of low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ114-050000- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200205T0000Z/ Snowy Range- Including the cities of Centennial and Albany 235 AM MST Tue Feb 4 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Periods of snow. Additional accumulations of 1 to 2 inches possible. * WHERE...Snowy Mountain Range. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous due to icy and snow packed roads and periods of low visibility. 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. && $$ WYZ111>113-115-050000- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200205T0000Z/ Southwest Carbon County-Sierra Madre Range- Upper North Platte River Basin-Laramie Valley- Including the cities of Baggs, Saratoga, Encampment, Bosler, and Laramie 235 AM MST Tue Feb 4 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Periods of snow. Additional accumulations less than one inch expected. * WHERE...Upper North Platte River Valley in southern Carbon County including Saratoga, and the Laramie Valley including Laramie. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous due to icy and snow packed roads and periods of low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-096-WYZ119-050000- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200205T0000Z/ Dawes-Box Butte-Scotts Bluff-Banner-Morrill-Kimball-Cheyenne- South Sioux-East Laramie County- Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Brownson, Sidney, Agate, and Pine Bluffs 235 AM MST Tue Feb 4 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Periods of snow. Additional accumulations less than one inch expected. * WHERE...Western Nebraska Panhandle. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous due to icy and snow packed roads and periods of low visibility. 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. && $$ CLH
The office that day
Everything else NWS Cheyenne, WY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 1:16 PM MST | Winter Storm Warning | CYS | Carbon | 13 hr |
Nearby
Blizzard Warnings in Wyoming, 2020Every blizzard warning in 2020
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.