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Blizzard Warning 3, NWS Cheyenne, WY

October 13, 20216 counties in Wyoming; Sioux County, Nebraska

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this blizzard warning at Oct 13, 2021, 1:27 AM MDT for 6 counties in Wyoming; Sioux County, Nebraska. It was in force for 11 hr. 42 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
Oct 13, 2021, 1:27 AM MDT (07:27 UTC)
Expired
Oct 13, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

Counties Sioux County, NE, Albany County, WY, Converse County, WY, Goshen County, WY, Laramie County, WY, Niobrara County, WY, Platte County, WY

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 121 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:26 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Oct 13, 3:15 AM MDTBLIZZARD3 N Douglas, WYASOS STATION KDGW DOUGLAS AIRPORT REPORTED ONE QUARTER MILE VISIBILITY AND WIND GUSTS 40 TO 50 MPH FOR PAST 3 HOURS IN FALLING AND BLOWING SNOW.
Oct 13, 3:54 AM MDTBLIZZARD8 S Sibley Peak, WYWYDOT MESONET STATION WY1 COLEMAN 8.4 S SIBLEY PEAK ALONG INTERSTATE 25 REPORTED ONE QUARTER MILE VISIBILITY AND WIND GUSTS 50 TO 60 MPH FOR PAST 3 HOURS IN FALLING AND BLOWING SNOW.
Oct 13, 5:00 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 65 S Wheatland, WYREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA, ESTIMATED 6 INCHES, 5 MILES SOUTH OF WHEATLAND
Oct 13, 6:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.11 Nw Cheyenne, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-LM-115 CHEYENNE 0.8 NW.
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 12 E Cheyenne, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-LM-36 CHEYENNE 2.0 E.
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.21 Wnw Warren Af Base, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-LM-103 CHEYENNE 5.0 W.
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.81 W Cheyenne, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-LM-190 CHEYENNE 1.4 W.
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.86 N La Grange, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-GS-38 LA GRANGE 5.9 N.
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 2.4Yoder, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-GS-23 YODER 0.1 ENE.
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 2.59 Wsw Harrison, NECO-OP OBSERVER STATION HRNN1 HARRISON.
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 34 Wsw Douglas, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-CV-16 DOUGLAS 4.3 WSW.
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 3Fort Laramie, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-GS-25 FORT LARAMIE 0.2 NW.
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 416 Wsw Bordeaux, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-PT-14 WHEATLAND 20.0 SW.
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 42 Ene Laramie, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-AB-138 LARAMIE 1.8 ENE.
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 42 Ene Laramie, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-AB-180 LARAMIE 1.6 ENE.
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 42 N Laramie, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-AB-45 LARAMIE 1.7 N.
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 4.11 Nw Centennial, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-AB-108 CENTENNIAL 1.1 NNE.
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 4.13 Nnw Veteran, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-GS-8 VETERAN 3.0 W.
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 4.51 Sse Laramie, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-AB-5 LARAMIE 1.3 SE.
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 4.51 Sse Laramie, WYCO-OP OBSERVER STATION ADFW4 LARAMIE 1 SE.
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 4.56 Sse Laramie, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-AB-160 LARAMIE 6.1 SSE.
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 5.31 N Laramie, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-AB-177 LARAMIE 0.8 N.
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 5.32 Ese Laramie, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-AB-171 LARAMIE 2.5 ESE.
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 7.310 Wsw Veteran, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-GS-50 YODER 12.2 W.
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 7.54 E Douglas, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-CV-12 DOUGLAS 3.6 E.
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 12.510 E Jay Em, WYCO-OP OBSERVER STATION DDEW4 12.6 S VAN TASSELL.
Oct 13, 7:30 AM MDTSNOW 33 Ese Laramie, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-AB-98 LARAMIE 3.3 ESE.
Oct 13, 8:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.110 Sse Torrington, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-GS-20 TORRINGTON 9.6 SSE.
Oct 13, 8:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.51 Ese Warren Af Base, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-LM-93 CHEYENNE 2.3 W.
Oct 13, 8:00 AM MDTSNOW 25 S Guernsey, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-PT-18 GUERNSEY 5.1 S.
Oct 13, 8:00 AM MDTSNOW 3.23 Se Laramie, WYCO-OP OBSERVER STATION LRMW4 3.2 SE LARAMIE.
Oct 13, 8:00 AM MDTSNOW 5Laramie, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-AB-72 LARAMIE 0.1 S.
Oct 13, 8:00 AM MDTSNOW 6.23 Nne Hawk Springs, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-GS-11 YODER 6.5 SSE.
Oct 13, 8:00 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 1013 E Wheatland, WYVIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Oct 13, 8:00 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 114 Nnw Lusk, WYVIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Oct 13, 8:00 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 121 Ene Douglas, WYVIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Oct 13, 10:00 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 62 Se Yellow Pine Campgr, WYUSDA NRCS SNOTEL CROW CREEK ESTIAMTED SNOW FALL AMOUNT OF 6 INCHES BASED ON TEMPERATURES AND LIQUID WATER EQUIVALENT.
Oct 13, 10:00 AM MDTSNOW 7.52 Sw Campbell Creek Cam, WYUSDA NRCS SNOTEL LA PRELE CREEK ESTIAMTED SNOW FALL AMOUNT OF 7.5 INCHES BASED ON TEMPERATURES AND LIQUID WATER EQUIVALENT.
Oct 13, 10:00 AM MDTSNOW 7.5Ene Nash Fork Campgroun, WYUSDA NRCS SNOTEL ESTIAMTED SNOW FALL AMOUNT OF 7.5 INCHES BASED ON TEMPERATURES AND LIQUID WATER EQUIVALENT.
Oct 13, 10:00 AM MDTSNOW 92 Ne Rob Roy Reservoir, WYUSDA NRCS SNOTEL ESTIAMTED SNOW FALL AMOUNT OF 9 INCHES BASED ON TEMPERATURES AND LIQUID WATER EQUIVALENT.
Oct 13, 10:00 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 121 Ssw Windy Peak, WYUSDA NRCS SNOTEL WINDY PEAK ESTIAMTED SNOW FALL AMOUNT OF 12 INCHES BASED ON TEMPERATURES AND LIQUID WATER EQUIVALENT.
Oct 13, 11:00 AM MDTSNOW 2.57 W Warren Af Base, WY

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Rapid City, SD (KUNR), launched 00:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 255 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, Rapid City, SD at 00:00Z on 2021-10-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Rapid City, SD at 00:00Z on 2021-10-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 542 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
496 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
62 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
542 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
1101 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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481 
WWUS45 KCYS 130727
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
127 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

WYZ101-102-107-131800-
/O.UPG.KCYS.WS.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.BZ.W.0003.211013T0727Z-211013T1800Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-Niobrara County-
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, Deer Creek, 
Lusk, Redbird, Wheatland, and Guernsey
127 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 5
  to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Converse, Niobrara, Goshen, and eastern Platte counties
  including Douglas, Lusk, Torrington, and Wheatland. The heaviest
  snowfall amounts are expected near the Platte and Goshen County
  line northeastward across much of Niobrara County.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Extremely dangerous or impossible travel conditions
  due to icy, snow packed roads and whiteout conditions in heavy
  snow and blowing snow. Avoid unnecessary travel! 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ108-131800-
/O.UPG.KCYS.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.BZ.W.0003.211013T0727Z-211013T1800Z/
Goshen County-
Including the city of Torrington
127 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 5
  to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Converse, Niobrara, Goshen, and eastern Platte counties
  including Douglas, Lusk, Torrington, and Wheatland. The heaviest
  snowfall amounts are expected near the Platte and Goshen County
  line northeastward across much of Niobrara County.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Extremely dangerous or impossible travel conditions
  due to icy, snow packed roads and whiteout conditions in heavy
  snow and blowing snow. Avoid unnecessary travel! 

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.

&&

$$

NEZ095-131800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
Northern Sioux County-
Including the city of Harrison
127 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
  Visibilities reduced below one half miles at times.

* WHERE...Pine Ridge in Northern Sioux County from Fort Robinson 
  to Van Tassell.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions due to icy, snow covered 
  roads and very low visibilities in falling and blowing snow.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ103>105-131800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
North Laramie Range-Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-
Shirley Basin-
Including the cities of Garrett, Esterbrook, Seminoe Dam, 
Medicine Bow, and Shirley Basin
127 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 6 to 12 inches in the lower elevations and 15
  to 20 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
  Whiteout conditions possible at times.

* WHERE...Northern Carbon and Albany Counties and western 
  Converse County including Douglas, Esterbrook, Shirley Basin 
  and Muddy Gap and adjacent mountains.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday. 

* IMPACTS...Extremely dangerous or impossible travel conditions 
  due to icy, snow packed roads and near zero visibilities in 
  falling and blowing snow. Mountain recreation may be life 
  threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter 
  conditions as hikers can easily become disoriented with 
  hypothermia setting in quickly.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ109-110-112-114-131800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
Central Carbon County-North Snowy Range Foothills-
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Rawlins, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Centennial, and Albany
127 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches in the lower elevations and 10 to
  15 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. 
  Whiteout conditions possible at times.

* WHERE...Snowy Range and North Snowy Range Foothills including 
  Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 between Laramie 
  and Rawlins.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday. 

* IMPACTS...Extremely dangerous or impossible travel conditions 
  due to icy, snow packed roads and near zero visibilities in 
  falling and blowing snow. Mountain recreation may be life 
  threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter 
  conditions as hikers can easily become disoriented with 
  hypothermia setting in quickly.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-131800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
127 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 
  mph. Visibilities less than one half mile possible.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit 
  between Laramie and Cheyenne.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions due to icy, snow covered 
  roads and very low visibilities in falling and blowing snow.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ111-113-131800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
Southwest Carbon County-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Including the cities of Baggs, Saratoga, and Encampment
127 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected with some blowing snow possible. Total 
  snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 
  40 mph.

* WHERE...Lower elevations of southern Carbon County including 
  Baggs and Saratoga.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to icy, snow covered 
  roads and reduced visibilities in falling and 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.

&&

$$

WYZ115-131800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Laramie and Bosler
127 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Laramie Valley including the city of Laramie.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to slick roads and 
  reduced visibilities.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ002-131800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
Dawes County-
Including the cities of Chadron and Chadron St Park
127 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Pine Ridge in Dawes County south of Chadron to Crawford.
  Includes Chadron State Park. 

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to icy, snow covered 
  roads and reduced visibilities in falling and 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.

&&

$$

CLH
3 follow-up statements
141 
WWUS45 KCYS 130910
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
310 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

NEZ095-131800-
/O.UPG.KCYS.WS.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KCYS.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
Northern Sioux County-
Including the city of Harrison
310 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulation 6 to 12
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Sioux County in the northern Nebraska
  Panhandle. 

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Extremely dangerous or impossible travel conditions
  due to icy, snow packed roads and whiteout conditions in heavy
  snow and blowing snow. Avoid unnecessary travel!

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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-102-107-108-131800-
/O.CON.KCYS.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-Niobrara County-
East Platte County-Goshen County-
Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, Deer Creek, 
Lusk, Redbird, Wheatland, Guernsey, and Torrington
310 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Converse, Niobrara, Goshen, and eastern Platte 
  counties including Douglas, Lusk, Torrington, and Wheatland. 
  The heaviest snowfall amounts are expected near the Platte and 
  Goshen County line northeastward across much of Niobrara 
  County.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Extremely dangerous or impossible travel conditions
  due to icy, snow packed roads and whiteout conditions in heavy
  snow and blowing snow. Avoid unnecessary travel!

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.

&&

$$

WYZ103>105-131800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
North Laramie Range-Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-
Shirley Basin-
Including the cities of Garrett, Esterbrook, Seminoe Dam, 
Medicine Bow, and Shirley Basin
310 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 12 inches in the lower elevations and 15 
  to 20 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 50 
  mph. Whiteout conditions possible at times.

* WHERE...Northern Carbon and Albany counties and southwestern
  Converse County including Esterbrook, Shirley Basin, Muddy Gap,
  and adjacent mountains. 

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Extremely dangerous or impossible travel conditions 
  due to icy, snow packed roads and very low visibilities in 
  falling and blowing snow. Mountain recreation may be life 
  threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter 
  conditions as hikers can easily become disoriented with 
  hypothermia setting in quickly.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ109-110-112-114-131800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
Central Carbon County-North Snowy Range Foothills-
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Rawlins, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Centennial, and Albany
310 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches in the lower elevations and 10 
  to 15 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 50 
  mph. Whiteout conditions possible at times.

* WHERE...Snowy Range and North Snowy Range Foothills including 
  Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 between Laramie 
  and Rawlins.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Extremely dangerous or impossible travel conditions 
  due to icy, snow packed roads and near zero visibilities in 
  falling and blowing snow. Mountain recreation may be life 
  threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter 
  conditions as hikers can easily become disoriented with 
  hypothermia setting in quickly.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-131800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
310 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. Visibilities
  less than one half mile possible.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit
  between Laramie and Cheyenne.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Extremely dangerous or impossible travel conditions 
  due to icy, snow packed roads and near zero visibilities in 
  falling and blowing snow. 

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.

&&

$$

NEZ019-096-131800-
/O.EXA.KCYS.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
Scotts Bluff County-Southern Sioux County-
Including the cities of Scottsbluff, Gering, and Agate
310 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. Visibilities
  less than one half mile possible.

* WHERE...Scotts Bluff and southern Sioux Counties including
  Scottsbluff, Gering, and Agate.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to icy, snow covered
  roads and reduced visibilities in falling and blowing snow. High
  winds will also create dangerous conditions for light weight and
  high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ111-113-131800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
Southwest Carbon County-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Including the cities of Baggs, Saratoga, and Encampment
310 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected with some blowing snow possible. Total 
  snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 
  40 mph.

* WHERE...Lower elevations of southern Carbon County including 
  Baggs and Saratoga.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to icy, snow covered 
  roads and reduced visibilities in falling and 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.

&&

$$

WYZ115-131800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Laramie and Bosler
310 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...Laramie Valley including the city of Laramie.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to slick roads and 
  reduced visibilities.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ002-131800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
Dawes County-
Including the cities of Chadron and Chadron St Park
310 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Pine Ridge in Dawes County south of Chadron to 
  Crawford. Includes Chadron State Park.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to icy, snow covered
  roads and reduced visibilities in falling and blowing snow. High
  winds will also create dangerous conditions for light weight and
  high profile vehicles.

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
859 
WWUS45 KCYS 131032
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
432 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

WYZ106-131800-
/O.EXA.KCYS.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
432 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulation 6 to 12 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...East Central Wyoming and the Northern Nebraska Panhandle
  including Converse, Niobrara, Platte, Goshen, and northern Sioux
  Counties. This includes but is not limited to Douglas, Glendo,
  Wheatland, Bordeaux, Chugwater, Torrington, Lusk, and Harrison.
 
* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Extremely dangerous or impossible travel conditions
  due to icy, snow packed roads and whiteout conditions in heavy
  snow and blowing snow. Avoid unnecessary travel!

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.

&&

$$

NEZ095-WYZ101-102-107-108-131800-
/O.CON.KCYS.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
Northern Sioux County-Converse County Lower Elevations-
Niobrara County-East Platte County-Goshen County-
Including the cities of Harrison, Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, 
Deer Creek, Lusk, Redbird, Wheatland, Guernsey, and Torrington
432 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulation 6 to 12 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...East Central Wyoming and the Northern Nebraska Panhandle
  including Converse, Niobrara, Platte, Goshen, and northern Sioux
  Counties. This includes but is not limited to Douglas, Glendo,
  Wheatland, Bordeaux, Torrington, Lusk, and Harrison. 

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Extremely dangerous or impossible travel conditions
  due to icy, snow packed roads and whiteout conditions in heavy
  snow and blowing snow. Avoid unnecessary travel!

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.

&&

$$

WYZ103>105-131800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
North Laramie Range-Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-
Shirley Basin-
Including the cities of Garrett, Esterbrook, Seminoe Dam, 
Medicine Bow, and Shirley Basin
432 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 12 inches in the lower elevations and 15 
  to 20 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 50 
  mph. Whiteout conditions possible at times.

* WHERE...Northern Carbon and Albany counties and southwestern 
  Converse County including Esterbrook, Shirley Basin, Muddy 
  Gap, and adjacent mountains.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Extremely dangerous or impossible travel conditions 
  due to icy, snow packed roads and very low visibilities in 
  falling and blowing snow. Mountain recreation may be life 
  threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter 
  conditions as hikers can easily become disoriented with 
  hypothermia setting in quickly.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ109-110-112-114-131800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
Central Carbon County-North Snowy Range Foothills-
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Rawlins, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Centennial, and Albany
432 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches in the lower elevations and 10 
  to 15 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 50 
  mph. Whiteout conditions possible at times.

* WHERE...Snowy Range and North Snowy Range Foothills including 
  Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 between Laramie 
  and Rawlins.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Extremely dangerous or impossible travel conditions 
  due to icy, snow packed roads and near zero visibilities in 
  falling and blowing snow. Mountain recreation may be life 
  threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter 
  conditions as hikers can easily become disoriented with 
  hypothermia setting in quickly.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-131800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
432 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 
  mph. Visibilities less than one half mile possible.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit 
  between Laramie and Cheyenne.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Extremely dangerous or impossible travel conditions 
  due to icy, snow packed roads and near zero visibilities in 
  falling and blowing snow.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ020-WYZ118-119-131800-
/O.EXA.KCYS.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
Banner County-Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Harrisburg, Cheyenne, and Pine Bluffs
432 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Periods of snow and blowing snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches possible under heavier bands. 

* WHERE...Banner County in Nebraska and mainly northern portions
  of Laramie County in Wyoming to the north and east of the city
  of Cheyenne.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to icy, snow covered
  roads and reduced visibilities in falling and 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.

&&

$$

NEZ019-096-131800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
Scotts Bluff County-Southern Sioux County-
Including the cities of Scottsbluff, Gering, and Agate
432 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 
  mph. Visibilities less than one half mile possible.

* WHERE...Scotts Bluff and southern Sioux Counties including 
  Scottsbluff, Gering, and Agate.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to icy, snow covered 
  roads and reduced visibilities in falling and blowing snow. 
  High winds will also create dangerous conditions for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ111-113-131800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
Southwest Carbon County-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Including the cities of Baggs, Saratoga, and Encampment
432 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected with some blowing snow possible. Total 
  snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 
  40 mph.

* WHERE...Lower elevations of southern Carbon County including 
  Baggs and Saratoga.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to icy, snow covered 
  roads and reduced visibilities in falling and 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.

&&

$$

WYZ115-131800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Laramie and Bosler
432 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...Laramie Valley including the city of Laramie.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to slick roads and 
  reduced visibilities.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ002-131800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
Dawes County-
Including the cities of Chadron and Chadron St Park
432 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Pine Ridge in Dawes County south of Chadron to 
  Crawford. Includes Chadron State Park.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to icy, snow covered 
  roads and reduced visibilities in falling and blowing snow. 
  High winds will also create dangerous conditions for light 
  weight and high profile vehicles.

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
505 
WWUS45 KCYS 131804
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1204 PM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

NEZ095-WYZ101-102-106>108-131915-
/O.EXP.KCYS.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
Northern Sioux County-Converse County Lower Elevations-
Niobrara County-Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Goshen County-
Including the cities of Harrison, Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, 
Deer Creek, Lusk, Redbird, Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, 
and Torrington
1204 PM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Snowfall has ended across the region, thus the Blizzard Warning 
has been allowed to expire. Travel conditions will remain 
difficult through the rest of the day, with gusty winds and local 
blowing snow still expected through this evening.

$$

WYZ103>105-109-110-112-114-116-131915-
/O.EXP.KCYS.WS.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
North Laramie Range-Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-
Shirley Basin-Central Carbon County-North Snowy Range Foothills-
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Garrett, Esterbrook, Seminoe Dam, 
Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin, Rawlins, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Centennial, Albany, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
1204 PM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Snowfall has ended across the region, thus the Winter Storm 
Warning has been allowed to expire. Travel conditions will remain 
difficult through the rest of the day, with gusty winds and local 
blowing snow still expected through this evening.

$$

NEZ002-019-020-096-WYZ111-113-115-118-119-131915-
/O.EXP.KCYS.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
Dawes County-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-
Southern Sioux County-Southwest Carbon County-
Upper North Platte River Basin-Laramie Valley-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Scottsbluff, 
Gering, Harrisburg, Agate, Baggs, Saratoga, Encampment, Laramie, 
Bosler, Cheyenne, and Pine Bluffs
1204 PM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Snowfall has ended across the region, thus the Winter Weather 
Advisory has been allowed to expire. Travel conditions will remain
difficult through the rest of the day, with gusty winds and local
blowing snow still expected through this evening.

$$

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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.