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Winter Storm Warning 21, NWS Cheyenne, WY

December 29, 2021Albany County, Carbon County, Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this winter storm warning at Dec 29, 2021, 2:17 AM MST for Albany County, Carbon County, Wyoming. It took effect at Dec 29, 2021, 11:00 PM MST. It was in force for 51 hr. 14 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 29, 2021, 2:17 AM MST (09:17 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 29, 2021, 11:00 PM MST
Expired
Jan 1, 2022, 2:13 AM MST
In force
51 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 09:21 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 31, 11:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 121 Nnw Battle Creek Camp, WYSANDSTONE RANGER STATION SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8150 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.8 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 48 HOURS.
Dec 31, 11:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 127 Wsw Battle Creek Camp, WYBATTLE MOUNTAIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 7440 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.8 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 48 HOURS.
Dec 31, 11:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 12Nw Ryan Park Campground, WYSOUTH BRUSH CREEK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 8440 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.8 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 48 HOURS.
Dec 31, 11:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 16.52 Nw Jack Creek Campgro, WYDIVIDE PEAK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8880 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.1 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 48 HOURS. 12 INCHES REACHED AT 12 AM 12/31.
Dec 31, 11:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 182 Ne Rob Roy Reservoir, WYCINNABAR PARK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 9574 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.9 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 48 HOURS. 12 INCHES REACHED AT 1 AM 12/31.
Dec 31, 11:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 20Ene Nash Fork Campgroun, WYBROOKLYN LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10240 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.0 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 48 HOURS. 12 INCHES REACHED AT 12 AM 12/31.
Dec 31, 11:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 21.64 Nw Hog Park Reservoir, WYLITTLE SNAKE RIVER SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8915 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.2 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 18 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 48 HOURS. 12 INCHES REACHED AT 4 AM 12/31.
Dec 31, 11:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 225 Wsw Sugar Loaf Campgr, WYNORTH FRENCH CREEK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10130 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.1 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 48 HOURS. 12 INCHES REACHED AT 2 AM 12/31.
Dec 31, 11:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 22W Deep Creek Campground, WYSAND LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10050 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.1 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 48 HOURS. 12 INCHES REACHED AT 1 AM 12/31.
Dec 31, 11:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 23.41 Nw Whiskey Park, WYWHISKEY PARK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8950 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.3 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 18 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 48 HOURS. 12 INCHES REACHED AT 3 AM 12/31.
Dec 31, 11:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 282 Wsw Bottle Creek Camp, WYWEBBER SPRINGS SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 9250 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.4 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 48 HOURS. 12 INCHES REACHED AT 11 PM 12/30.
Dec 31, 11:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 302 E Battle Lake, WYOLD BATTLE SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 10000 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.5 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 48 HOURS. 12 INCHES REACHED AT 11 PM 12/30.
Dec 31, 11:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 303 Wnw Sugar Loaf Campgr, WYMEDICINE BOW SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10500 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.5 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 48 HOURS. 12 INCHES REACHED AT 12 AM 12/31.
Dec 31, 11:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 306 Wsw Battle Creek Camp, WYBLACKHALL MOUNTAIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 9820 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.5 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 48 HOURS. 12 INCHES REACHED AT 12 PM 12/30.

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 00:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 230 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Riverton, WY at 00:00Z on 2021-12-29Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Riverton, WY at 00:00Z on 2021-12-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -51 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1781 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-51 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
31 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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198 
WWUS45 KCYS 290917
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
217 AM MST Wed Dec 29 2021

WYZ112-114-292300-
/O.UPG.KCYS.WS.A.0016.211230T0600Z-220101T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.WS.W.0021.211230T0600Z-220101T1200Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
217 AM MST Wed Dec 29 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 30
  inches with the higher amounts expected above 9000 feet. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph, especially on Thursday, in
  exposed areas.

* WHERE...Sierra Madres and Snowy Mountain Ranges

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Hikers 
  and snow mobilers likely to become disoriented and lost with 
  very poor visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of light to moderate
  snow is expected tonight through Saturday morning. Highest
  snowfall rates and heaviest snowfall will occur late Thursday
  through Friday. Snow will tapper off Saturday morning.

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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
790 
WWUS45 KCYS 292113
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
213 PM MST Wed Dec 29 2021

WYZ112-114-301200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0021.211230T0600Z-220101T1200Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
213 PM MST Wed Dec 29 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2
  feet with locally higher amounts near 30 inches possible over
  the high peaks. Winds gusting as high as 60 MPH in exposed
  areas. 

* WHERE...Snowy and Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges. The heaviest
  snow is expected in the Sierra Madres. 

* WHEN...11 PM MST this evening until 5 AM MST Saturday. 

* IMPACTS...Mountain travel could be extremely difficult or
  impossible due to icy, snow packed roads and near zero
  visibilities in falling and blowing snow. Outdoor recreation
  could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for
  severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily
  become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop
  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.

&&

$$

CLH
057 
WWUS45 KCYS 301020
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
320 AM MST Thu Dec 30 2021

WYZ112-114-301830-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220101T1200Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
320 AM MST Thu Dec 30 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 
  feet with locally higher amounts near 30 inches possible over 
  the high peaks. Winds gusting as high as 60 MPH in exposed 
  areas.

* WHERE...Snowy and Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges. The heaviest 
  snow is expected in the Sierra Madres.

* WHEN...11 PM MST this evening until 5 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Mountain travel could be extremely difficult or 
  impossible due to icy, snow packed roads and near zero 
  visibilities in falling and blowing snow. Outdoor recreation 
  could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for 
  severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily 
  become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop 
  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.

&&

$$
439 
WWUS45 KCYS 302110
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
210 PM MST Thu Dec 30 2021

WYZ112-114-311200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220101T1200Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
210 PM MST Thu Dec 30 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 2 feet with locally higher amounts near 30
  inches possible over the high peaks. Winds gusting as high as 
  60 MPH in exposed areas.

* WHERE...Snowy and Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges. The heaviest 
  snow is expected in the Sierra Madres.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Mountain travel could be extremely difficult or 
  impossible due to icy, snow packed roads and near zero 
  visibilities in falling and blowing snow. Outdoor recreation 
  could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for 
  severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily 
  become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop 
  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.

&&

$$

WYZ109-111-311200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.WW.Y.0044.211231T0000Z-211231T1800Z/
Central Carbon County-Southwest Carbon County-
Including the cities of Rawlins and Baggs
210 PM MST Thu Dec 30 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations generally ranging
  from 1 to 2 inches, with local amounts up to 4 inches possible. 

* WHERE...Western Carbon County including Rawlins and Baggs. 

* WHEN...5 PM MST this afternoon until 11 AM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-113-115-311200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.WW.Y.0044.211231T0300Z-220101T1200Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Arlington, Elk Mountain, Saratoga, 
Encampment, Laramie, and Bosler
210 PM MST Thu Dec 30 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations generally ranging
  from 1 to 2 inches, with local amounts of 3 to 6 inches
  possible. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as minus 20
  expected late Friday night and early Saturday. 

* WHERE...southern Carbon and Albany counties including Arlington,
  Elk Mountain, Saratoga, and Laramie. The heaviest snow is likely
  to fall over the north Snowy Range foothills near Arlington and
  the Saratoga Valley. 

* WHEN...8 PM MST this evening until 5 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to icy, snow covered
  roads and reduced visibilities in falling and blowing snow.
  Dangerously cold wind chills may lead to frost bite or
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-311200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.WW.Y.0044.211231T1000Z-220101T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
210 PM MST Thu Dec 30 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches
  possible. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as minus 20
  expected late Friday night and early Saturday. 

* WHERE...Southern Laramie Range and adjacent foothills including
  Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne. The heaviest snow is
  expected to fall above 7500 feet over the southern Laramie 
  Range.
 
* WHEN...3 AM Friday until 5 AM MST Saturday. Some snow will fall
  late tonight and early Friday with the main period of heavier
  snow occurring Friday night into early Saturday. 

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to icy, snow covered
  roads and reduced visibilities in falling and blowing snow.
  Dangerously cold wind chills may lead to frost bite or
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken. 

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
709 
WWUS45 KCYS 311035
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
335 AM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

WYZ112-114-312200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220101T1200Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
335 AM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 2 feet with locally higher amounts near 
  30 inches possible over the high peaks. Winds gusting as high 
  as 60 MPH in exposed areas.

* WHERE...Snowy and Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges. The heaviest 
  snow is expected in the Sierra Madres.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Mountain travel could be extremely difficult or 
  impossible due to icy, snow packed roads and near zero 
  visibilities in falling and blowing snow. Outdoor recreation 
  could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for 
  severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily 
  become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop 
  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.

&&

$$

NEZ002-003-095-096-WYZ102-312200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.WC.Y.0005.220101T0000Z-220101T1800Z/
Dawes County-Box Butte County-Northern Sioux County-
Southern Sioux County-Niobrara County-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, 
Hemingford, Harrison, Agate, Lusk, and Redbird
335 AM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  25 below zero.

* WHERE...Niobrara County, Wyoming including Lusk. The northern
  Nebraska Panhandle including Chadron, Alliance, and Harrison.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A wind chill advisory means that the combination of wind and cold
temperatures will create dangerously low wind chill values. Wear 
appropriate clothing outside if outside. Cover all parts of your
body, especially your head, face, and hands.

&&

$$

WYZ118-312200-
/O.EXB.KCYS.WW.Y.0044.211231T2100Z-220101T1800Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the city of Cheyenne
335 AM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.
  Very cold temperatures producing wind chills as low as minus 15
  are expected Friday night and early Saturday.

* WHERE...Central Laramie County, including Cheyenne.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to icy, snow covered
  roads and reduced visibilities in falling and blowing snow.
  Dangerously cold wind chills may lead to frost bite or
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ054-055-WYZ119-312200-
/O.EXB.KCYS.WW.Y.0044.220101T0000Z-220101T1800Z/
Kimball County-Cheyenne County-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Kimball, Sidney, Brownson, 
and Pine Bluffs
335 AM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as minus 20 are 
  expected Friday night and early Saturday.

* WHERE...Eastern Laramie County, Wyoming, including Pine Bluffs.
  The southern Nebraska Panhandle including Kimball and Sidney.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to icy, snow covered
  roads and reduced visibilities in falling and blowing snow.
  Dangerously cold wind chills may lead to frost bite or
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ109-111-311800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-211231T1800Z/
Central Carbon County-Southwest Carbon County-
Including the cities of Rawlins and Baggs
335 AM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations generally 
  ranging from 1 to 2 inches, with local amounts up to 4 inches 
  possible.

* WHERE...Western Carbon County including Rawlins and Baggs.

* WHEN...5 PM MST this afternoon until 11 AM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-113-115-312200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-220101T1200Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Arlington, Elk Mountain, Saratoga, 
Encampment, Laramie, and Bosler
335 AM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations generally ranging
  from 1 to 3 inches, with local amounts of 3 to 6 inches 
  possible. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as minus 20 
  expected late Friday night and early Saturday.

* WHERE...Southern Carbon and Albany counties including 
  Arlington, Elk Mountain, Saratoga, and Laramie. The heaviest 
  snow is likely to fall over the north Snowy Range foothills 
  near Arlington and the Saratoga Valley.

* WHEN...8 PM MST this evening until 5 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to icy, snow covered 
  roads and reduced visibilities in falling and blowing snow. 
  Dangerously cold wind chills may lead to frost bite or 
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-312200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-220101T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
335 AM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches
  possible. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as minus 20 
  expected late Friday night and early Saturday.

* WHERE...Southern Laramie Range and adjacent foothills 
  including Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne. The 
  heaviest snow is expected to fall above 7500 feet over the 
  southern Laramie Range.

* WHEN...3 AM Friday until 5 AM MST Saturday. Some snow will fall early
  Friday with the main period of heavier snow occurring Friday 
  night into early Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to icy, snow covered 
  roads and reduced visibilities in falling and blowing snow. 
  Dangerously cold wind chills may lead to frost bite or 
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

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.

&&

$$
574 
WWUS45 KCYS 312018
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
118 PM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

WYZ112-114-011115-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220101T1200Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
118 PM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...After a brief lull today, heavy snow and blowing snow
  expected to redevelop this evening. Total snow accumulations of
  1 to 2 feet with locally higher amounts near 30 inches possible
  over the high peaks. Winds gusting as high as 60 MPH in exposed
  areas.

* WHERE...Snowy and Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges. The heaviest 
  snow is expected in the Sierra Madres.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Mountain travel could be extremely difficult or 
  impossible due to icy, snow packed roads and near zero 
  visibilities in falling and blowing snow. Outdoor recreation 
  could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for 
  severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily 
  become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop 
  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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-011115-
/O.EXA.KCYS.WW.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-220101T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
118 PM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Light Snow. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches near the
  Laramie Range, with 1 to 2 inches further north near Wheatland.

* WHERE...Southwest Platte County and the central Laramie Range. 

* WHEN...8 PM MST this evening until 5 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to icy, snow covered
  roads and reduced visibilities in falling snow. Dangerously cold
  wind chills may lead to frost bite or hypothermia if precautions
  are not taken.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ118-011115-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0044.211231T2100Z-220101T1800Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the city of Cheyenne
118 PM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches. Very cold temperatures producing wind chills as low as 
  minus 15 are expected Friday night and early Saturday.

* WHERE...Central Laramie County, including Cheyenne.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to icy, snow covered 
  roads and reduced visibilities in falling and blowing snow. 
  Dangerously cold wind chills may lead to frost bite or 
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ054-055-WYZ119-011115-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0044.220101T0000Z-220101T1800Z/
Kimball County-Cheyenne County-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Kimball, Sidney, Brownson, 
and Pine Bluffs
118 PM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as minus 20 are 
  expected Friday night and early Saturday.

* WHERE...Eastern Laramie County, Wyoming, including Pine 
  Bluffs. The southern Nebraska Panhandle including Kimball and 
  Sidney.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to icy, snow covered 
  roads and reduced visibilities in falling and blowing snow. 
  Dangerously cold wind chills may lead to frost bite or 
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-113-115-011115-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-220101T1200Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Arlington, Elk Mountain, Saratoga, 
Encampment, Laramie, and Bosler
118 PM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations generally ranging
  from 1 to 3 inches, with local amounts of 3 to 6 inches possible
  near the Snowy Range. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 
  minus 20 expected late Friday night and early Saturday.

* WHERE...Southern Carbon and Albany counties including 
  Arlington, Elk Mountain, Saratoga, and Laramie. The heaviest 
  snow is likely to fall over the north Snowy Range foothills 
  near Arlington and the Saratoga Valley.

* WHEN...8 PM MST this evening until 5 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to icy, snow covered 
  roads and reduced visibilities in falling and blowing snow. 
  Dangerously cold wind chills may lead to frost bite or 
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-011115-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-220101T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
118 PM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches
  possible. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as minus 20 
  expected late Friday night and early Saturday.

* WHERE...Southern Laramie Range and adjacent foothills 
  including Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne. The 
  heaviest snow is expected to fall above 7500 feet over the 
  southern Laramie Range.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday. Some snow will fall early 
  Friday with the main period of heavier snow occurring Friday 
  night into early Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to icy, snow covered 
  roads and reduced visibilities in falling and blowing snow. 
  Dangerously cold wind chills may lead to frost bite or 
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ002-003-095-096-WYZ102-011115-
/O.CON.KCYS.WC.Y.0005.220101T0000Z-220101T1800Z/
Dawes County-Box Butte County-Northern Sioux County-
Southern Sioux County-Niobrara County-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, 
Hemingford, Harrison, Agate, Lusk, and Redbird
118 PM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 11 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  25 below zero.

* WHERE...Niobrara County, Wyoming including Lusk. The northern 
  Nebraska Panhandle including Chadron, Alliance, and Harrison.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
435 
WWUS45 KCYS 010913
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
213 AM MST Sat Jan 1 2022

WYZ112-114-011015-
/O.CAN.KCYS.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220101T1200Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
213 AM MST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Widespread snow has ended and significant accumulations are no
longer expected. Therefore...the Winter Storm Warning has been
cancelled.

$$

WYZ106-110-115>117-011715-
/O.CAN.KCYS.WW.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-220101T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.WW.Y.0001.220101T2100Z-220103T0600Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Laramie, Bosler, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, 
Federal, and Horse Creek
213 AM MST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM MST SUNDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Visibility down to under a half
  mile at times. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph in wind prone
  areas. Gusts to 40 mph in the Laramie Valley to include Laramie.

* WHERE...Wind prone areas of southeast Wyoming to include
  Arlington...the Interstate 80 Summit and eastern foothills...as
  well as Bordeaux on Interstate 25.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds 
  could cause extensive tree damage. The dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. 

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

&&

$$

WYZ118-011715-
/O.CAN.KCYS.WW.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-220101T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.WW.Y.0001.220101T2100Z-220103T0600Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the city of Cheyenne
213 AM MST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM MST SUNDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Central Laramie County to include Cheyenne.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. 

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

&&

$$

NEZ054-055-WYZ119-011015-
/O.CAN.KCYS.WW.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-220101T1800Z/
Kimball County-Cheyenne County-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Kimball, Sidney, Brownson, 
and Pine Bluffs
213 AM MST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Light snow will continue this morning...but significant
accumulations are no longer expected. Therefore...the Winter
Weather Advisory has been cancelled early.

$$

WYZ113-011015-
/O.CAN.KCYS.WW.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-220101T1200Z/
Upper North Platte River Basin-
Including the cities of Saratoga and Encampment
213 AM MST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Light snow will continue this morning...but significant
accumulations are no longer expected. Therefore...the Winter
Weather Advisory has been cancelled early.

$$

NEZ002-003-095-096-WYZ102-011715-
/O.CON.KCYS.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220101T1800Z/
Dawes County-Box Butte County-Northern Sioux County-
Southern Sioux County-Niobrara County-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, 
Hemingford, Harrison, Agate, Lusk, and Redbird
213 AM MST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  25 below zero.

* WHERE...Niobrara County, Wyoming including Lusk. The northern 
  Nebraska Panhandle including Chadron, Alliance, and Harrison.

* WHEN...Through 11 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 29, 2:25 AM MSTHigh Wind WarningCYSAlbany, Carbon, Converse, Goshen, Laramie, Platte45 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Wyoming, 2021Every winter storm warning in 2021

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.