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Winter Storm Warning 6, NWS Cheyenne, WY

February 15, 2021Albany County, Carbon County, Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this winter storm warning at Feb 15, 2021, 10:48 AM MST for Albany County, Carbon County, Wyoming. It took effect at Feb 15, 2021, 5:00 PM MST. It was in force for 36 hr. 15 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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

The facts

Issued
Feb 15, 2021, 10:48 AM MST (17:48 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 15, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
Expired
Feb 17, 2021, 4:51 AM MST
In force
36 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 17:51 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
Feb 16, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 0.71 Nw Centennial, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-AB-108 CENTENNIAL 1.1 NNE.
Feb 16, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 2.9Elk Mountain, WYCOCORAHS STATION WY-CR-18 ELK MOUNTAIN 0.3 SW.
Feb 16, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 5.4Nw Ryan Park Campground, WYSOUTH BRUSH CREEK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 8440 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.3 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 18 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 14 HOURS.
Feb 16, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 62 Nw Jack Creek Campgro, WYDIVIDE PEAK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8880 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.3 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 14 HOURS.
Feb 16, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 88 Ene Hog Park Campgrou, WYBLACKHALL MOUNTAIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 9820 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.4 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 14 HOURS.
Feb 16, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 91 Nnw Battle Creek Camp, WYSANDSTONE RANGER STATION SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8150 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.5 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 18 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 14 HOURS.
Feb 16, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 102 Ne Rob Roy Reservoir, WYCINNABAR PARK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 9574 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.5 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 14 HOURS.
Feb 16, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 102 Wsw Bottle Creek Camp, WYWEBBER SPRINGS SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 9250 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.5 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 14 HOURS.
Feb 16, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 10W Deep Creek Campground, WYSAND LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10050 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.5 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 14 HOURS.
Feb 16, 7:00 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 122 E Battle Lake, WYOLD BATTLE SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 10000 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.6 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 14 HOURS.
Feb 16, 7:00 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 123 Wsw Hog Park Reservoi, WYWHISKEY PARK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8950 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.6 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 14 HOURS.
Feb 16, 7:00 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 124 Nw Hog Park Reservoir, WYLITTLE SNAKE RIVER SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8915 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.6 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 14 HOURS.
Feb 16, 7:00 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 183 Wnw Sugar Loaf Campgr, WYMEDICINE BOW SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10500 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.9 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 14 HOURS. HIT ESTIMATED 12 INCHES AT 16/0000 MST.
Feb 16, 7:00 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 205 Wsw Sugar Loaf Campgr, WYNORTH FRENCH CREEK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10130 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.0 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 14 HOURS. HIT ESTIMATED 12 INCHES AT 16/0000 MST.
Feb 16, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 0.51 Nnw Rawlins, WYCO-OP OBSERVER STATION RLSW4 RAWLINS 1 N.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Riverton, WY (KRIW), launched 12:00Z, 5.8 hours before the alert went out and 230 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Riverton, WY at 12:00Z on 2021-02-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Riverton, WY at 12:00Z on 2021-02-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 104 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
1107 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
56 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
104 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
166 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

801 
WWUS45 KCYS 151748
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1048 AM MST Mon Feb 15 2021

...DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS
MORNING...

...MORE SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW FOR THE SIERRA MADRE AND SNOWY
RANGES THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...

NEZ021-055-160200-
/O.EXP.KCYS.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.WC.Y.0004.210216T0000Z-210216T1500Z/
Morrill-Cheyenne-
Including the cities of Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, 
Brownson, and Sidney
1048 AM MST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 8 AM MST TUESDAY...
...WIND CHILL WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Morrill and Cheyenne Counties including Bayard, 
  Bridgeport and Sidney.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 11 AM MST this 
  morning. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon 
  to 8 AM MST Tuesday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

NEZ002-003-160200-
/O.EXP.KCYS.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.WC.Y.0004.210216T0000Z-210216T1500Z/
Dawes-Box Butte-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, and Alliance
1048 AM MST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 8 AM MST TUESDAY...
...WIND CHILL WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Box Butte and Dawes Counties including Alliance and 
  Chadron.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 11 AM MST this 
  morning. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon 
  to 8 AM MST Tuesday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

WYZ101-103-106-116-151900-
/O.EXP.KCYS.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-North Laramie Range-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, Glenrock, 
Garrett, Bordeaux, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
1048 AM MST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

Temperatures increasing today will bring wind chills to -10 to 10
degrees above zero. Severe wind chill criteria is no longer
expected.

$$

NEZ095-096-WYZ102-115-117-151900-
/O.EXP.KCYS.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
North Sioux-South Sioux-Niobrara County-Laramie Valley-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Harrison, Agate, Lusk, Redbird, Bosler, 
Laramie, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek
1048 AM MST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

Temperatures increasing today will bring wind chills to -10 to 10
degrees above zero. Severe wind chill criteria is no longer
expected.

$$

NEZ019-020-054-WYZ107-108-118-119-151900-
/O.EXP.KCYS.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Kimball County-
East Platte County-Goshen County-Central Laramie County-
East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Kimball,
Wheatland, Guernsey, Torrington, Cheyenne, and Pine Bluffs
1048 AM MST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

Temperatures increasing today will bring wind chills to -10 to 10
degrees above zero. Severe wind chill criteria is no longer
expected.

$$

WYZ112-114-160200-
/O.EXP.KCYS.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KCYS.WW.Y.0014.210215T1800Z-210217T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.WS.W.0006.210216T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
1048 AM MST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM MST WEDNESDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 15
  inches in areas above 9000 feet and 8 to 12 inches below 9000
  feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Sierra Madre and Snowy Mountain Ranges, including the
  cities of Centennial and Albany.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hikers, snowmobilers, and outdoor recreationists will
  face an increased threat of becoming lost or disoriented. Areas
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to near
  zero at times.


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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-109>111-113-151900-
/O.EXP.KCYS.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-North Snowy Range Foothills-
Southwest Carbon County-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Rawlins, Arlington, Elk Mountain, Baggs, Saratoga, and Encampment
1048 AM MST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

Temperatures increasing today will bring wind chills to -10 to 10
degrees above zero. Severe wind chill criteria is no longer
expected.

$$
7 follow-up statements
859 
WWUS45 KCYS 151802
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1102 AM MST Mon Feb 15 2021

...DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS
MORNING...

...MORE SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW FOR THE SIERRA MADRE AND SNOWY
RANGES THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...

WYZ112-114-160215-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0006.210216T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
1102 AM MST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 
  15 inches in areas above 9000 feet and 8 to 12 inches below 
  9000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Sierra Madre and Snowy Mountain Ranges, including the 
  cities of Centennial and Albany.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hikers, snowmobilers, and outdoor recreationists 
  will face an increased threat of becoming lost or disoriented. 
  Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 
  near zero at times.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ002-003-021-055-160215-
/O.CON.KCYS.WC.Y.0004.210216T0000Z-210216T1500Z/
Dawes-Box Butte-Morrill-Cheyenne-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, 
Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Brownson, and Sidney
1102 AM MST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 8 AM MST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Morrill and Cheyenne Counties including Bayard, 
  Bridgeport and Sidney.

* WHEN...5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Tuesday.

* 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. 

&&

$$
979 
WWUS45 KCYS 160449
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
949 PM MST Mon Feb 15 2021

...MORE SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW FOR THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE...SNOWY
RANGE...AND NORTHERN SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS TONIGHT AND TUESDAY...

WYZ112-114-161500-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
949 PM MST Mon Feb 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 
  15 inches in areas above 9000 feet and 8 to 12 inches below 
  9000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Sierra Madre and Snowy Mountain Ranges, including the 
  cities of Centennial and Albany.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hikers, snowmobilers, and outdoor recreationists 
  will face an increased threat of becoming lost or disoriented. 
  Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 
  near zero at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

WYZ110-161500-
/O.NEW.KCYS.WW.Y.0015.210216T0449Z-210216T1600Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
949 PM MST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1
  to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Snowy Range Foothills from Elk Mountain towards
  Arlington.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility below one half mile at
  times. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the morning 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

NEZ002-003-021-055-161500-
/O.CON.KCYS.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210216T1500Z/
Dawes-Box Butte-Morrill-Cheyenne-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, 
Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Brownson, and Sidney
949 PM MST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Morrill and Cheyenne Counties including Bayard, 
  Bridgeport and Sidney.

* WHEN...5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Tuesday.

* 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. 

&&

$$
325 
WWUS45 KCYS 160958
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
258 AM MST Tue Feb 16 2021

...MORE SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW FOR THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE...SNOWY
RANGE...AND NORTHERN SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS TONIGHT AND TUESDAY...

WYZ112-114-161800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
258 AM MST Tue Feb 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 4
  to 7 inches in areas above 9000 feet and 2 to 5 inches below
  9000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Sierra Madre and Snowy Mountain Ranges, including the 
  cities of Centennial and Albany.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hikers, snowmobilers, and outdoor recreationists 
  will face an increased threat of becoming lost or disoriented. 
  Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 
  near zero at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Estimated snowfall amounts of 8 to 12
  inches since midday Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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

&&

$$

WYZ110-161600-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210216T1600Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
258 AM MST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations
  around 1 inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Snowy Range Foothills from Elk Mountain 
  towards Arlington.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility below one half mile at
  times. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the morning
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$

NEZ002-003-021-055-161500-
/O.CON.KCYS.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210216T1500Z/
Dawes County-Box Butte County-Morrill County-Cheyenne County-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, 
Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Sidney, and Brownson
258 AM MST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Dawes, Box Butte, Morrill and Cheyenne Counties
  including Chadron, Alliance, Bridgeport and Sidney.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Brothers
833 
WWUS45 KCYS 161445
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
745 AM MST Tue Feb 16 2021

...MORE SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW FOR THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE...SNOWY
RANGE...AND NORTHERN SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS TONIGHT AND TUESDAY...

NEZ002-003-021-055-161545-
/O.EXP.KCYS.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210216T1500Z/
Dawes-Box Butte-Morrill-Cheyenne-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, 
Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Brownson, and Sidney
745 AM MST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM MST THIS MORNING...

Temperatures are warming and are expected to stay above advisory
criteria on windchills the rest of the day. Therefore...the
Windchill Advisory will be allowed to expire on time at 8 AM.

$$

WYZ112-114-162245-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
745 AM MST Tue Feb 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 4 
  to 7 inches in areas above 9000 feet and 2 to 5 inches below 
  9000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Sierra Madre and Snowy Mountain Ranges, including the 
  cities of Centennial and Albany.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hikers, snowmobilers, and outdoor recreationists 
  will face an increased threat of becoming lost or disoriented. 
  Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 
  near zero at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

WYZ110-161600-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210216T1600Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
745 AM MST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 
  around 1 inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Snowy Range Foothills from Elk Mountain 
  towards Arlington.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility below one half mile 
  at times. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the 
  morning commute.

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.

&&

$$
401 
WWUS45 KCYS 161553
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
853 AM MST Tue Feb 16 2021

...MORE SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW FOR THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE...SNOWY
RANGE...AND NORTHERN SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS TONIGHT AND TUESDAY...

WYZ110-161700-
/O.EXP.KCYS.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210216T1600Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
853 AM MST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MST THIS MORNING...

Snow has ended near Arlington this morning. Therefore...the Winter
Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire on time at 9 AM.

$$

WYZ112-114-170000-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
853 AM MST Tue Feb 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 4 
  to 7 inches in areas above 9000 feet and 2 to 5 inches below 
  9000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Sierra Madre and Snowy Mountain Ranges, including the 
  cities of Centennial and Albany.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hikers, snowmobilers, and outdoor recreationists 
  will face an increased threat of becoming lost or disoriented. 
  Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 
  near zero at times.

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.

&&

$$
200 
WWUS45 KCYS 162114
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
214 PM MST Tue Feb 16 2021

...MORE SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW FOR THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE...SNOWY
RANGE...AND NORTHERN SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

WYZ112-114-171200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
214 PM MST Tue Feb 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 4 
  to 7 inches in areas above 9000 feet and 2 to 5 inches below 
  9000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Sierra Madre and Snowy Mountain Ranges, including the 
  cities of Centennial and Albany.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hikers, snowmobilers, and outdoor recreationists 
  will face an increased threat of becoming lost or disoriented. 
  Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 
  near zero at times.

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.

&&

$$
076 
WWUS45 KCYS 171151
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
451 AM MST Wed Feb 17 2021


WYZ112-114-171300-
/O.CAN.KCYS.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
451 AM MST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Heaviest snow showers have come to end across the Sierra Madres
and Snowy Mountain Ranges this morning; therefore, the Warning 
has been cancelled. Light snow showers continue to today with 
maybe an additional inch possible before midnight. Next chance for
heavier snowfall totals comes Friday through the weekend.

$$

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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.