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High Wind Watch 54, NWS Cheyenne, WY

December 22, 20215 counties in Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind watch at Dec 22, 2021, 3:43 AM MST for 5 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Dec 22, 2021, 5:00 PM MST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 22, 2021, 3:43 AM MST (10:43 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 22, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
Expired
Dec 23, 2021, 5:17 AM MST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

Counties Albany County, WY, Carbon County, WY, Converse County, WY, Laramie County, WY, Platte County, WY

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 109 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Riverton, WY (KRIW), launched 00:00Z, 10.7 hours before the alert went out and 264 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-22Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 107 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
2779 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
107 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
199 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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423 
WWUS75 KCYS 221043
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
343 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

WYZ110-222245-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211222T1800Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
343 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 
  65 MPH expected. 

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ107-222245-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey
343 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...East Platte County including the cities of Wheatland 
  and Glendo. 

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ106-222245-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
343 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 MPH with gusts up to 70 MPH 
  expected. 

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and adjacent foothills including 
  Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne. Central Laramie 
  Range including Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. 

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ118-221200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0062.000000T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the city of Cheyenne
343 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65 MPH.

* WHERE...Central Laramie County including the city of Cheyenne.

* WHEN...Now until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-222245-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
343 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 MPH with gusts up to 70 MPH 
  expected. 

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and adjacent foothills including 
  Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne. Central Laramie 
  Range including Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. 

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WYZ101-222245-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, and Deer Creek
343 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...From this afternoon through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-109-222245-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T1800Z-211224T0900Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
and Rawlins
343 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Shirley Basin and 
  Central Carbon County.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
061 
WWUS75 KCYS 221147
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
447 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

WYZ107-230000-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey
447 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Strong winds have diminished so the High Wind Warning will be
allowed to expire at 5 AM this morning. A High Wind Watch is still
in effect from this afternoon through late Thursday night.

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

* WHERE...East Platte County including the cities of Wheatland 
  and Glendo. 

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ118-221300-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0062.000000T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the city of Cheyenne
447 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Strong winds have diminished so the High Wind Warning will be
allowed to expire at 5 AM.

$$

WYZ110-230000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211222T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
447 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 
  65 MPH expected. 

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ106-230000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
447 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 MPH with gusts up to 70 MPH 
  expected. 

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and adjacent foothills including 
  Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne. Central Laramie 
  Range including Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. 

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-230000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
447 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 MPH with gusts up to 70 MPH 
  expected. 

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and adjacent foothills including 
  Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne. Central Laramie 
  Range including Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. 

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WYZ101-230000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, and Deer Creek
447 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible. 

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...From this afternoon through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-109-230000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T1800Z-211224T0900Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
and Rawlins
447 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible. 

* WHERE...Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Shirley Basin and 
  Central Carbon County. 

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$
985 
WWUS75 KCYS 221317
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
617 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

WYZ110-222130-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211222T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
617 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 
  65 MPH expected. 

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ106-222130-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
617 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 MPH with gusts up to 70 MPH 
  expected. 

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and adjacent foothills including 
  Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne. Central Laramie 
  Range including Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. 

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-222130-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
617 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 MPH with gusts up to 70 MPH 
  expected. 

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and adjacent foothills including 
  Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne. Central Laramie 
  Range including Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. 

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WYZ101-107-222130-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-East Platte County-
Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, Deer Creek, 
Wheatland, and Guernsey
617 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...East Platte County including the cities of Wheatland and
  Glendo. Converse County lower elevations including the city of
  Douglas.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-109-222130-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T1800Z-211224T0900Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
and Rawlins
617 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible. 

* WHERE...Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Shirley Basin and 
  Central Carbon County. 

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$
864 
WWUS75 KCYS 221739
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1039 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

WYZ110-230145-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211222T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
1039 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Wednesday. 5 PM this afternoon through 2
  AM Friday on the High Wind Watch.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

WYZ106-230145-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
1039 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 MPH with gusts up to 70 MPH 
  expected.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and adjacent foothills including 
  Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne. Central Laramie 
  Range including Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-230000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
1039 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 MPH with gusts up to 70 MPH 
  expected.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and adjacent foothills including 
  Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne. Central Laramie 
  Range including Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WYZ101-107-230145-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-East Platte County-
Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, Deer Creek, 
Wheatland, and Guernsey
1039 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...East Platte County including the cities of Wheatland 
  and Glendo. Converse County lower elevations including the 
  city of Douglas.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-109-230145-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T1800Z-211224T0900Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
and Rawlins
1039 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Shirley Basin and 
  Central Carbon County.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
095 
WWUS75 KCYS 222001
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
101 PM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

WYZ106-230415-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0063.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
101 PM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM
MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WYZ101-107-110-230415-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0061.211223T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-East Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, Deer Creek, 
Wheatland, Guernsey, Arlington, and Elk Mountain
101 PM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM
MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations, East Platte County 
  and North Snowy Range Foothills.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-230000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
101 PM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 MPH with gusts up to 70 MPH 
  expected.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and adjacent foothills including
  Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne. 

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-109-230415-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T1800Z-211224T0900Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
and Rawlins
101 PM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Shirley Basin and 
  Central Carbon County.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
965 
WWUS75 KCYS 230501
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1001 PM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

WYZ110-231800-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
1001 PM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65
  MPH possible. 

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WYZ101-107-231800-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-East Platte County-
Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, Deer Creek, 
Wheatland, and Guernsey
1001 PM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65
  mph possible. 

* WHERE...Lower elevations of Converse and eastern Platte counties
  including the cities of Douglas, Glendo, and Wheatland. 

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WYZ106-231800-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0063.000000T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
1001 PM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range including Bordeaux along
  Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. 

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-109-231800-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T1800Z-211224T0900Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
and Rawlins
1001 PM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Ferris and Seminoe mountains, Shirley Basin, Central
  Carbon County including the city of Rawlins. 

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

CLH
414 
WWUS75 KCYS 231217
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
517 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

WYZ104-105-109-232030-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0054.211223T1800Z-211224T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0061.211223T1800Z-211224T0900Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
and Rawlins
517 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM
MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible. 

* WHERE...Ferris and Seminoe mountains, Shirley Basin, Central 
  Carbon County including the city of Rawlins. 

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WYZ110-232030-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
517 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 
  65 MPH possible. 

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WYZ101-107-232030-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0061.000000T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-East Platte County-
Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, Deer Creek, 
Wheatland, and Guernsey
517 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 
  65 mph possible. 

* WHERE...Lower elevations of Converse and eastern Platte 
  counties including the cities of Douglas, Glendo, and 
  Wheatland. 

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WYZ106-232030-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0063.000000T0000Z-211224T0900Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
517 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range including Bordeaux along 
  Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. 

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Cheyenne, WY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind watch went out at Dec 21, 10:40 PM MST, 5 hours 3 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 21, 10:40 PM MST, 5 hours 3 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1040 PM MST Tue Dec 21 2021

.UPDATE...
Issued at 855 PM MST Tue Dec 21 2021

The latest trends in observations & low-level WV satellite imagery
suggest a rapid uptick in mountain wave activity along the central
and southern Laramie Range this evening. Bordeaux has already seen
a brief period of gusts to 70 MPH w/ a peak gust to 48 kts at KCYS
in the last hour. GFS soundings for Cheyenne show a fairly shallow
layer of 6-8 deg C/km lapse rates beneath a distinct inversion at/
near mountain top. While the overall flow aloft does not appear to
be nearly the intensity of last night, the models suggest that 50+
knots may remain present around 2k feet AGL through around 5 AM MT
Wednesday. Any waves that break will have the potential to produce
gusts 60-65 MPH over the I-25 corridor including both Cheyenne and
Wheatland over the next several hours. Stronger gust potential may
decrease over these areas by sunrise, but Bordeaux should continue
to see elevated speeds through Wednesday afternoon with ARL to BRX
pressure gradients ranging from 5-7 millibars. Inherited High Wind
Warnings have been expanded based on this reasoning.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Thursday)
Issued at 141 PM MST Tue Dec 21 2021

Tonight...Our current high wind warnings have been verifying quite
nicely so far. Based on the projected Craig to Casper 850/700 mb
height gradients and winds in the lower levels, it looks like the
High Wind Warning for Central Laramie County including Cheyenne
should end around 5 PM as scheduled. Gradients suggest the warning
level winds should continue overnight for Arlington, as well as the
southern Laramie Range and foothills. Relatively mild due to the
decent mixing.

Wednesday...The flow aloft transitions from northwest to due west.
Gradients suggest strong winds likely continuing across the I-80
Summit and nearby foothills through the afternoon. With 700 mb
temperatures near 0 Celsius, it will still be relatively mild with
maximum temperatures in the 40s west, and 50s to mid 60s east.

Wednesday night...As the low and mid level gradients strengthen
again, we may need additional High Wind Warnings, especially for the
wind prone locations.

Thursday...A decent bulk of low and mid level moisture moves across
western and southern Wyoming, which should produce copious amounts
of orographic snows for our Snowy and Sierra Madre Ranges in the
afternoon. Continued windy and mild at lower elevations based on
projected gradients, though slightly cooler with more mid and high
level clouds.

.LONG TERM...(Thursday night through Monday)
Issued at 348 AM MST Tue Dec 21 2021

All Long Range models and ensemble indicate a gradual pattern
shift across the northern and western US as arctic air begins to
translate southward towards the Canada/US border late this week.
Arctic air has mainly been confined to the far northern areas of
Canada recently, but a potent long wave trough is expected to dig
southward into the Pacific NW coastline and remain in place for
the foreseeable future. The long wave trough will likely extend
far to the east near the Canada/United States border towards the
Great Lakes Region.

Any transition in the overall weather across southeast Wyoming and
western Nebraska will likely be slow due to southwest flow aloft
remaining over the area for a bulk of the time. High winds will
likely continue to be the primary concern Thursday and possibly
into Friday before winds are expected to ease next weekend. Wind
Prone areas and some of the adjacent plains/high valleys will
likely need High Wind headlines for most of Thursday and Thursday
night. Otherwise, ensemble forecasts show temperatures gradually
becoming colder this weekend and through early next week as a
series of cold fronts push across the Front Range. Min/Max
temperatures should be near normal beginning on Friday and
continuing into early next week with highs in the 30s/40s (20s
further west near Rawlins) and lows in the teens. Some GEFS
ensemble guidance are showing much colder low temperatures near
zero across the eastern plains, which may be hinting to the nearby
arctic airmass across the plains Sunday and Monday.

As for snowfall and precipitation, all models show the position of
the jet stream right over the Wyoming/Colorado border on Friday
and continuing through the weekend with a peak jet streak of 180
knots. This pattern favors accumulating precip further north and
in the mountains. The Sierra Madre and Snowy Ranges should do very
well with snowfall in this pattern as a prolonged snow event is
forecast to begin late Thursday night or early Friday morning and
likely continue through next week. Some brief lulls in the heavy
snow expected at times in the mountains, but this pattern
typically produces feet of snow over a period of several days.
Models do show the jet stream either splitting at times or the
position fluctuating which each cold front. Therefore, some
snowfall is possible for the lower elevations between Thursday
night and Sunday, but pinning down the exact timing will be very
challenging. The best chance appears to be late Christmas eve as
the jet stream temporarily sags southward into Colorado. However,
confidence is not very high due to persistent downslope winds out
of the west. Kept POP above 50 percent in and near the mountains
with solid snowfall accumulations for the northern Laramie Range
and the northern Snowy Range Foothills too.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Wednesday night)
Issued at 1025 PM MST Tue Dec 21 2021

VFR conditions expected through the forecast period. Aviation
challenges remain gusty winds and LLWS. Uncertainty is greatest at
KLAR and KCYS where overnight mountain wave activity could cause
fluctuations in wind speeds. Expect winds to generally become
lighter towards the morning, but pick up again especially in SE
Wyoming late Wednesday morning. LLWS in place this evening will
gradually weaken overnight and will be less of a concern on
Wednesday with winds mixing to the surface.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 141 PM MST Tue Dec 21 2021

The Red Flag Warning is verifying well across western portions of
the southern Nebraska Panhandle. Wednesday afternoon looks like
another carbon copy of today with respect to winds and humidities,
thus we have issued another Red Flag Warning for the southern
Nebraska Panhandle in coordination with our neighboring offices.
Humidities should be a bit higher Thursday into the weekend, which
should ease concerns somewhat.

&&

.CYS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WY...High Wind Warning until 5 PM MST Wednesday for WYZ106-116-117.

     High Wind Warning until 11 AM MST Wednesday for WYZ110.

     High Wind Warning until 5 AM MST Wednesday for WYZ107-118.

NE...Red Flag Warning from 11 AM to 6 PM MST Wednesday for NEZ313.

&&

UPDATE...CLH
SHORT TERM...RUBIN
LONG TERM...TJT
AVIATION...MN
FIRE WEATHER...RUBIN
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 21, 1:38 PM MST, 14 hours 5 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
138 PM MST Tue Dec 21 2021

WYZ101>119-222045-
Converse County Lower Elevations-Niobrara County-
North Laramie Range-Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-
Shirley Basin-Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Goshen County-Central Carbon County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-Southwest Carbon County-
Sierra Madre Range-Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range-
Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
138 PM MST Tue Dec 21 2021

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

A High Wind Warning continues until 5 PM today for Central Laramie
County including Cheyenne.

A High Wind Warning continues tonight for Arlington, the Southern
Laramie Range and nearby foothills.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

A High Wind Warning continues until 11 AM Wednesday for Arlington
and until 5 PM Wednesday for the Southern Laramie Range and
nearby foothills.

Widespread snow, possibly heavy at times, will develop Thursday
afternoon and continue into the weekend for the Snowy and Sierra
Madre Ranges, and nearby locations.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-222045-
Dawes County-Box Butte County-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-
Morrill County-Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Northern Sioux County-Southern Sioux County-
138 PM MST Tue Dec 21 2021

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of panhandle
Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

A Red Flag Warning continues until 6 PM today for the southern
Nebraska Panhandle.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

Another Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 AM to 6 PM Wednesday
for the southern Nebraska Panhandle.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

Rubin

In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 22, 12:06 AM MST, 3 hours 37 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHEYENNE WY
1206 AM MST WED DEC 22 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1155 PM     HIGH SUST WINDS  7 NNE BUFORD            41.19N 105.24W
12/21/2021  M63 MPH          LARAMIE            WY   MESONET

            MESONET STATION FW6652 CHEYENNE.

&&
Local storm report, Dec 22, 12:08 AM MST, 3 hours 35 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHEYENNE WY
1208 AM MST WED DEC 22 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1152 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 1 ENE BUFORD            41.12N 105.28W
12/21/2021  M65 MPH          ALBANY             WY   MESONET

            MESONET STATION WY37 1.1 E BUFORD (WYDOT).

&&
Local storm report, Dec 22, 12:10 AM MST, 3 hours 33 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHEYENNE WY
1210 AM MST WED DEC 22 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1111 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 2 WNW BUFORD            41.12N 105.34W
12/21/2021  M59 MPH          ALBANY             WY   MESONET

            MESONET STATION UP203 2.0 W BUFORD (UPR).

&&
Local storm report, Dec 22, 12:45 AM MST, 2 hours 58 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHEYENNE WY
1245 AM MST WED DEC 22 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1226 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 1 SSE BORDEAUX          41.93N 104.94W
12/22/2021  M63 MPH          PLATTE             WY   MESONET

            WYDOT SENSOR AT BORDEAUX. SUSTAINED WIND OF
            43 TO 48 MPH.

&&

TT
Local storm report, Dec 22, 2:08 AM MST, 1 hour 35 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHEYENNE WY
208 AM MST WED DEC 22 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0151 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 2 WNW BUFORD            41.12N 105.34W
12/22/2021  M64 MPH          ALBANY             WY   MESONET

            MESONET STATION UR535 SHERWS.

0156 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 7 SW FEDERAL            41.19N 105.20W
12/22/2021  M65 MPH          LARAMIE            WY   MESONET

            WYDOT SENSOR AT WILDCAT TRAIL ON HAPPY JACK
            ROAD.

&&
Local storm report, Dec 22, 3:38 AM MST, 5 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHEYENNE WY
338 AM MST WED DEC 22 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0326 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 5 E BUFORD              41.10N 105.21W
12/22/2021  M65 MPH          LARAMIE            WY   MESONET

            WYDOT SENSOR AT REMOUNT ROAD. SUSTAINED
            WINDS OF 53 MPH.

0326 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 1 ENE BUFORD            41.12N 105.28W
12/22/2021  M65 MPH          ALBANY             WY   MESONET

            WYDOT SENSOR AT BUFORD EAST. SUSTAINED WINDS
            OF 55 MPH.

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 21, 8:42 PM MSTHigh Wind WarningCYSLaramie8 hr
Dec 22, 2:36 AM MSTWinter Storm WatchCYSAlbany, Carbon11 hr
Dec 22, 1:01 PM MSTHigh Wind WarningCYSAlbany, Laramie, Platte37 hr
Dec 22, 1:55 PM MSTWinter Storm WatchCYSAlbany, Carbon16 hr
Dec 22, 1:55 PM MSTWinter Storm WarningCYSAlbany, Carbon69 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.