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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Cheyenne, WY

January 1, 20224 counties in Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Jan 1, 2022, 2:16 AM MST for 4 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Jan 1, 2022, 5:00 PM MST. It was in force for 24 hr. 51 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
Jan 1, 2022, 2:16 AM MST (09:16 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 1, 2022, 5:00 PM MST
Expired
Jan 2, 2022, 5:00 PM MST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

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

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:18 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
Jan 1, 6:12 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 1, 6:32 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 E Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY23 1.6 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 1, 7:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 633 Ese Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY20 2.5 SE ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Jan 1, 7:36 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 1, 8:12 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 1, 8:17 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 642 Wnw Buford, WYMESONET STATION UR535 SHERWS.
Jan 1, 10:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY18 HALLECK RIDGE (WYDOT).
Jan 1, 10:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 603 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Jan 1, 10:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 1, 10:26 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 623 Ese Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY20 2.5 SE ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Jan 1, 10:42 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 4212 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYMESONET STATION WY38 11.8 S FEDERAL (WYDOT). AVERAGE SUSTAINED WIND FOR PAST HOUR ENDING AT 1042 PM MST. PEAK GUST 57 MPH.
Jan 1, 10:56 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 653 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Jan 1, 11:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Jan 1, 11:22 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Nw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY22 2.7 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 1, 11:42 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 4312 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYMESONET STATION WY38 11.8 S FEDERAL (WYDOT). AVERAGE SUSTAINED WIND FOR PAST HOUR ENDING AT 1142 PM MST. PEAK GUST 57 MPH.
Jan 2, 12:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 12:32 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 653 Ese Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY20 2.5 SE ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 12:52 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5812 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYMESONET STATION WY38 11.8 S FEDERAL (WYDOT). AVERAGE SUSTAINED WIND 45 MPH OVER THE LAST HOUR WITH MAX GUST 58 MPH.
Jan 2, 12:52 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY18 HALLECK RIDGE (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 1:42 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 1:43 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Wnw Buford, WYMESONET STATION UR535 SHERWS.
Jan 2, 1:52 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Ese Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 2:05 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Wnw Buford, WYMESONET STATION UR535 SHERWS.
Jan 2, 2:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6312 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYMESONET STATION WY38 11.8 S FEDERAL (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 2:40 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 638 S Chugwater, WYMESONET STATION WY40 7.5 S CHUGWATER (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 2:48 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 3:05 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 502 Wnw Buford, WYMESONET STATION UR535 SHERWS. AVERAGE SUSTAINED WIND FOR PAST HOUR WITH MAX GUST 59 MPH.
Jan 2, 3:06 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 637 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY18 HALLECK RIDGE (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 3:46 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6512 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYMESONET STATION WY38 11.8 S FEDERAL (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 3:48 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 3:52 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 411 Sse Bordeaux, WYMESONET STATION KBRX 1.4 S BORDEAUX (WYDOT). AVERAGE SUSTAINED WIND FOR LAST HOUR WITH MAX GUST 57 MPH.
Jan 2, 3:52 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 4:02 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Nw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY22 2.7 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 4:02 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 4:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Sse Bordeaux, WYMESONET STATION KBRX 1.4 S BORDEAUX (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 4:52 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6212 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYMESONET STATION WY38 11.8 S FEDERAL (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 4:56 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 401 Ene Buford, WYMESONET STATION WY37 1.1 E BUFORD (WYDOT). AVERAGE SUSTAINED WIND FOR LAST HOUR ENDING AT 456 AM MST WITH MAX GUST 53 MPH.
Jan 2, 4:56 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 462 Wnw Buford, WYMESONET STATION UR535 SHERWS. AVERAGE SUSTAINED WIND OVER LAST HOUR ENDING AT 456 AM MST WITH MAX GUST 56 MPH.
Jan 2, 4:56 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 477 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY18 HALLECK RIDGE (WYDOT). AVERAGE SUSTAINED WIND FOR LAST HOUR ENDING AT 456 AM MST WITH MAX GUST 57 MPH.
Jan 2, 5:06 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 4312 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYMESONET STATION WY38 11.8 S FEDERAL (WYDOT). AVERAGE SUSTAINED WIND OVER LAST HOUR ENDING AT 506 AM MST WITH MAX GUST 62 MPH.
Jan 2, 5:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Sse Bordeaux, WYMESONET STATION KBRX 1.4 S BORDEAUX (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 5:52 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 431 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT). AVERAGE SUSTAINED WIND OVER LAST HOUR ENDING AT 552 AM MST WITH MAX WIND GUST 55 MPH.
Jan 2, 5:52 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 447 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY18 HALLECK RIDGE (WYDOT). AVERAGE SUSTAINED WINDS FOR LAST HOUR ENDING AT 5:52 AM MST WITH MAX WIND GUST 57 MPH.
Jan 2, 6:02 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 4612 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYMESONET STATION WY38 11.8 S FEDERAL (WYDOT). AVERAGE SUSTAINED WIND FOR LAST HOUR ENDING AT 602 AM MST WITH MAX WIND GUST 62 MPH.
Jan 2, 8:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Sse Bordeaux, WYMESONET STATION KBRX 1.4 S BORDEAUX (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 9:08 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 623 Ese Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY20 2.5 SE ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 9:08 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 Sse Bordeaux, WYMESONET STATION KBRX 1.4 S BORDEAUX (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 10:28 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Sse Bordeaux, WYMESONET STATION KBRX 1.4 S BORDEAUX (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 12:04 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Sse Bordeaux, WYMESONET STATION KBRX 1.4 S BORDEAUX (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 12:32 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 651 Sse Bordeaux, WYMESONET STATION KBRX 1.4 S BORDEAUX (WYDOT).
Jan 2, 2:18 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Sse Bordeaux, WYMESONET STATION KBRX 1.4 S BORDEAUX (WYDOT).

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 278 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 2022-01-01Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Riverton, WY at 00:00Z on 2022-01-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 183 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1803 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
89 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
183 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
133 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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216 
WWUS75 KCYS 010916
NPWCYS

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

WYZ106-110-116-117-020015-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0058.220102T0000Z-220103T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0001.220102T0000Z-220103T0600Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
216 AM MST Sat Jan 1 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM
MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, 
  North Snowy Range Foothills, South Laramie Range and South 
  Laramie Range Foothills.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. Areas of blowing snow will develop
  as the winds increase, resulting in significantly reduced
  visibilities and drifting snow on area roadways. 

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
316 
WWUS75 KCYS 011957
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1257 PM MST Sat Jan 1 2022

WYZ106-110-116-117-021100-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0001.220102T0000Z-220103T0600Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
1257 PM MST Sat Jan 1 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 11 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.
 
* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, 
  North Snowy Range Foothills, South Laramie Range and South 
  Laramie Range Foothills. 

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. Areas of blowing snow will 
  develop as the winds increase, resulting in significantly 
  reduced visibilities and drifting snow on area roadways. 

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.

&&

$$
355 
WWUS75 KCYS 020807
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
107 AM MST Sun Jan 2 2022

WYZ106-110-116-117-030000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0001.220103T1200Z-220105T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220103T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
107 AM MST Sun Jan 2 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 70 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 
  40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, 
  North Snowy Range Foothills, South Laramie Range and South 
  Laramie Range Foothills.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through 
  Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. Areas of blowing snow will 
  develop as the winds increase, resulting in significantly 
  reduced visibilities and drifting snow on area roadways. 

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.

&&

$$
441 
WWUS75 KCYS 020950
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
250 AM MST Sun Jan 2 2022

WYZ106-110-116-117-030000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220103T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0001.220103T1200Z-220105T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
250 AM MST Sun Jan 2 2022

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

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 70 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 
  40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, North
  Snowy Range Foothills, South Laramie Range and South Laramie
  Range Foothills. Interstate 25 between mile markers 47 and 71.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through 
  Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. Areas of blowing snow will 
  develop as the winds increase, resulting in significantly 
  reduced visibilities and drifting snow on area roadways.

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.

&&

$$
562 
WWUS75 KCYS 022049
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
149 PM MST Sun Jan 2 2022

WYZ106-110-116-117-031215-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220103T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0001.220103T1200Z-220105T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
149 PM MST Sun Jan 2 2022

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

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts up to 70 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 50
  mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. 

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, North
  Snowy Range Foothills, South Laramie Range and South Laramie
  Range Foothills. 

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this afternoon.
  For the High Wind Watch, from early Monday morning through
  Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. Patchy blowing snow is possible
  resulting in drifting snow on area roadways. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-104-105-107-109-115-118-031215-
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.A.0001.220104T1100Z-220105T0000Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-
Shirley Basin-East Platte County-Central Carbon County-
Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, Deer Creek, 
Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin, Wheatland, Guernsey, 
Rawlins, Laramie, Bosler, and Cheyenne
149 PM MST Sun Jan 2 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Most of southeast and south central Wyoming including
  Interstate 25 and most of Interstate 80. 

* WHEN...Late Monday night through late Tuesday afternoon. 

* 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.

&&

$$

NEZ019>021-054-055-WYZ108-119-031215-
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.A.0001.220104T1600Z-220105T0000Z/
Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Morrill County-Kimball County-
Cheyenne County-Goshen County-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, 
Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Sidney, Brownson, 
Torrington, and Pine Bluffs
149 PM MST Sun Jan 2 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern plains of Wyoming and the southern Nebraska
  Panhandle, mainly areas east of Interstate 25. 

* WHEN...Tuesday morning through late Tuesday afternoon. 

* 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.

&&

$$
470 
WWUS75 KCYS 022334
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
434 PM MST Sun Jan 2 2022

WYZ106-110-116-117-031200-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220103T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0001.220103T1200Z-220105T0000Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Arlington, Elk Mountain, 
Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, 
and Horse Creek
434 PM MST Sun Jan 2 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, 
  North Snowy Range Foothills, South Laramie Range and South 
  Laramie Range Foothills.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from early Monday morning 
  through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-104-105-107-109-115-118-031200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0001.220104T1100Z-220105T0000Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-
Shirley Basin-East Platte County-Central Carbon County-
Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, Deer Creek, 
Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin, Wheatland, Guernsey, 
Rawlins, Laramie, Bosler, and Cheyenne
434 PM MST Sun Jan 2 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Most of southeast and south central Wyoming including 
  Interstate 25 and most of Interstate 80.

* WHEN...Late Monday night through late Tuesday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

NEZ019>021-054-055-WYZ108-119-031200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0001.220104T1600Z-220105T0000Z/
Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Morrill County-Kimball County-
Cheyenne County-Goshen County-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, 
Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Sidney, Brownson, 
Torrington, and Pine Bluffs
434 PM MST Sun Jan 2 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern plains of Wyoming and the southern Nebraska 
  Panhandle, mainly areas east of Interstate 25.

* WHEN...Tuesday morning through late Tuesday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning 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 warning went out at Dec 31, 10:35 PM MST, 3 hours 41 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 31, 10:35 PM MST, 3 hours 41 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1035 PM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1025 PM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

Most of the short term forecast package remains unchanged as very
cold air moves into our cwa late this evening. Temperatures range
from the negative lower single digits in our northern zones (CDR)
to near 10 above along the I-80 corridor. Cloud cover will help
limit overnight lows from getting much colder, but areas that may
have partial clearing with the recent snow could very easily drop
rapidly overnight into the negative single digits or colder. The
only forecast change to mention is that the frontogenesis band has
remained to our south earlier this evening across Northern CO.
With surface temperatures at CYS as of 530Z hovering around 10
degrees F, or -13C, we are having the dendritic growth zone (DGZ)
from the surface to the lower levels. Thus far, small dendrites
have been observed the first couple hours of our anticipated
heavier snowfall rate timeline. Have gone with a slightly reduced
snowfall forecast as most areas along the I-80 corridor appear to
have 1-2" or less of new snowfall. Still expect to see a broad
swath of 1-3 inches along the I-80 corridor overnight, with the
higher snow totals remaining to our south and east as the surface
low ejects out of the Intermountain West the remainder of this
evening and overnight. Bitter temperatures and wind chills remain
forecast across the area, so those that venture outdoors this
evening into Saturday morning should wear extra layers.

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.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Sunday)
Issued at 150 PM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

Multiple weather hazards to discuss for this afternoon's forecast package.
Models seem to be in better agreement with snow timing and potential
snow accumulations. However, the northern extent of the steady
snowfall is still questionable.

*Winter Weather & Snowfall Tonight*

Current KCYS radar loop this afternoon shows the snowfall picking
up in intensity in Colorado and slowing developing further north
into Wyoming. Expect this trend to continue with snow developing
shortly in Cheyenne, Laramie, and vicinity. Winter Weather Advisories
and Wind Chill headlines look on track tonight and into early
Saturday morning. The only change made to this portion of the
forecast was to include southwest Platte County/central Laramie
Range in the Winter Weather Advisory. Typically, northeast to easterly
upslope winds between Wheatland and Cheyenne tend to do well and
help with snowfall accumulations in this area where models typically
under perform. Otherwise, all other areas look good with 2 to 4
inches of snow in the Advisory areas. It is still unclear how far
north the steady snowfall will extend...with some models suggesting
the North Platte River valley and other suggesting closer to the
Douglas and Lusk areas across east central Wyoming. Will have to
monitor the northern Nebraska panhandle since upslope northeast
winds tend to be favorable near the Pine Ridge. Snow reports from
earlier today near Chadron have been in the 2 to 6 inch range
from that snowband this morning, so will have to keep that in mind
for tonight since models have struggled with that area recently.
The best dynamic forcing appears to be later this evening through
09z Saturday (200 am local) across southern Wyoming and western
Nebraska as some frontogenesis, WAA aloft, and jet dynamics
interact and play a role in some decent dendritic growth and
higher snow ratios. After that, we slowly lose forcing across the
area with light upslope flow and CAA becoming the dominate
forcing mechanism through sunrise Saturday. Most of the snowfall
should be finished by noon Saturday with gradual clearing skies.

*Very Cold Temperatures Tonight Through Saturday Night*

Current observations show temperatures already in the low single
digits near Chadron and near Alliance. This is a little concerning
since forecast low temperatures tonight are about 5 degrees below
zero, which isn't too far away from the observed temperatures. Any
clearing skies will result in low temperatures rapidly dropping
into the teens below zero. Decided to go with the low end of
model consensus since any decent amount of cloud cover will keep
temperatures from falling too much. Further south, much higher
confidence that the cloud cover will keep temperatures near zero
for lows tonight, either a few degrees below zero or a few degrees
above zero. Either way, it will be very cold with wind chills
near -20 tonight even further south near the I-80 corridor.
Decided to keep wind chill wording in the Winter Weather Advisory
instead of issuing another product. Saturday's high temperatures
will struggle to reach the low to mid teens pretty much everywhere
across southeast Wyoming and western Nebraska.

Low temperatures for Saturday night will be tricky with a low
confidence forecast. Clear skies will be up against increasing
westerly winds and downslope adiabatic warming near the mountains.
Winds may even become breezy across several western Nebraska
panhandle locations due to a strong low level pressure gradient.
Kept low temperatures Sunday morning similar to Saturday morning,
with lows around zero. However, any location that observes lower
wind speeds and decouples from the flow just off the surface will
see temperatures plummet into the teens below zero or even lower
for a time before temps increase with the onset of stronger winds.

*Strong winds and threat of blowing snow in the Wind Prone Areas
 Late Saturday Through Sunday*

Although steady snowfall will end around noon Saturday, all models
show increasing low level pressure gradients and a high potential
of another high wind event for the wind prone areas due to gap
winds. Gradients aloft aren't terrible impressive, and 700mb
subsidence is slow to increase...but is present as early as 06z
Saturday night. Issued a High Wind Watch for the Wind Prone areas
starting 00z (5 PM) Saturday evening based on in-house guidance
and local modeling. The other issue is there should be a decent
amount of blowable snow in these areas. If observed gusts are
even 50 to 65 MPH, blowing snow may become the primary
hazard...especially on the I-80 Summit and Elk Mountain/Arlington
areas. Decided to add additional wording to the High Wind Watch
for blowing snow, low visibility, and drifting snow. May need a
strongly worded Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow, but will
wait to see how much snow falls in these areas first. Another
note, some of these zones may see these strong winds well into
early next week. Had to specific an end time for the Watch, so
decided on late Sunday evening for now.

.LONG TERM...(Sunday night through Friday)
Issued at 122 PM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

No major changes to the long term, as much of the forecast remains on
track. The upper level trough that was giving much of the weekend weather
is expected to continue traveling eastward into the Midwest, with a
ridge of high pressure taking its place across the western to central
CONUS late Sunday night. Winds are expected to briefly subside,
with the higher gusts around 30 or so knots near the wind prone areas
and under 15 knots east of the Laramie Range. By Monday afternoon,
a strong pacific jet begins pushing its way inland, paving the
way for another prolonged wind event through Wednesday, with an arctic
cold frontal boundary digging its way southward across the CWA early
Wednesday morning. NBM v4.1 Probability of Exceeding 48kts has begun
picking up on these features, with a high likelihood of strong winds
along the Central Laramie Range and eastward into Bordeaux through
06z Tuesday and again through 06z Wednesday, in addition to the
CAG-CPR gradients jumping from 60 to as high at 90 meters during
these time frames. Next chance for precipitation is progged for
early Wednesday morning with the arrival of the frontal boundary.
At this time, best estimates is that this will be a fast moving
system, pushing precipitation from north to south across the CWA,
effectively ending any snow across the high plains pretty quickly.
With the general track this frontal boundary is taking, the Sierra
Madres and Snowy Range will be most affected with the boundary
getting caught up along those mountain ranges and thus prolonging
the event west of the Laramie Range. Temperatures are expected to
plummet once again as the arctic cold front pushes its way
southward, bringing us once again into the single digits with wind
chill temperatures anywhere from -10 to -20F across the domain
Wednesday night into Thursday morning. The remainder of the week
looks generally warmer and dry with a upper level ridge building
across the western to central CONUS once again, bringing more wind
and a good 15 degree temperatures increase by Friday. Forecast
confidence remains moderate through the period as the models have
remained fairly consistent over the past few runs. However, will
need to monitor ensemble guidance for any diverges that occur
behind the Midweek system.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Saturday evening)
Issued at 425 PM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

Wyoming TAFS...VFR at Rawlins. Snow showers in the vicinity until
03Z.

Occasional MVFR at Laramie until 03Z, then IFR until 14Z, then
MVFR until 16Z, then VFR.

IFR at Cheyenne until 17Z, then VFR.

Nebraska TAFS...MVFR at Chadron until 16Z, with occasional IFR
until 03Z, then VFR after 16Z.

MVFR at Alliance until 06Z, then IFR until 15Z, then VFR.

MVFR at Scottsbluff until 03Z, then IFR until 16Z, then VFR.

MVFR at Sidney until 03Z, then IFR until 14Z, then VFR. Wind gusts
to 22 knots until 03Z.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 337 AM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

Diminished fire weather concerns over the next few days thanks to
much colder temperatures and the possibility for snowfall. An
arctic cold front will stall over the High Plains on Friday, with
cold temperatures and higher humidities to the northeast of the
boundary. In between this boundary, positioned roughly from just
north of Douglas southeast towards just south of Alliance, and the
Laramie Range, warmer temperatures with minimum humidities around
35-40% are expected along with breezy westerly winds gusting to
around 20 MPH. The front will spill westward to the mountains on
Friday afternoon and open the door to light snowfall. Highest
confidence in accumulating snowfall remains in the counties along
the Colorado border, with diminishing totals further north. Strong
winds with minimum humidities around 30% will return for Sunday
east of the Laramie range.

&&

.CYS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WY...Wind Chill Advisory until 11 AM MST Saturday for WYZ102.

     Winter Weather Advisory until 5 AM MST Saturday for WYZ106-110-
     113-115>117.

     High Wind Watch from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening
     for WYZ106-110-116-117.

     Winter Weather Advisory until 11 AM MST Saturday for WYZ118-119.

     Winter Storm Warning until 5 AM MST Saturday for WYZ112-114.

NE...Wind Chill Advisory until 11 AM MST Saturday for NEZ002-003-095-
     096.

     Winter Weather Advisory until 11 AM MST Saturday for NEZ054-055.

&&

UPDATE...BW
SHORT TERM...TJT
LONG TERM...MD
AVIATION...RUBIN
FIRE WEATHER...MN
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 31, 2:53 PM MST, 11 hours 23 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
253 PM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

NEZ002-003-019>021-095-096-WYZ101>105-107>109-111-012200-
Dawes County-Box Butte County-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-
Morrill County-Northern Sioux County-Southern Sioux County-
Converse County Lower Elevations-Niobrara County-
North Laramie Range-Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-
Shirley Basin-East Platte County-Goshen County-
Central Carbon County-Southwest Carbon County-
253 PM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Light snow is possible tonight into early Saturday. Some travel
impacts are possible with 1 to 2 inches of snow possible, although
most locations further north should see accumulations below one
inch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

Very cold temperatures are expected Saturday morning, with wind
chills as low as minus 20 to minus 25 degrees. Strong winds are
possible late Saturday and on Sunday.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

NEZ054-055-WYZ112>115-118-119-012200-
Kimball County-Cheyenne County-Sierra Madre Range-
Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range-Laramie Valley-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
253 PM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

This hazardous weather outlook is for the southern Nebraska
panhandle and southern Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Light to moderate snowfall expected this afternoon into Saturday
morning. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through Saturday
morning, with Winter Storm Warnings remaining in effect for the
Snowy Range and the Sierra Madre Range. Wind chill temperatures
of -5 to -15 are expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

Very cold temperatures are expected Saturday morning, with wind
chills as low as minus 20 degrees. Strong winds are possible on
Sunday.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

WYZ106-110-116-117-012200-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
253 PM MST Fri Dec 31 2021

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

Light to moderate snowfall expected this afternoon into Saturday
morning. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through Saturday
morning, with Winter Storm Warnings remaining in effect for the
Snowy Range and the Sierra Madre Range. Wind chill temperatures
of -5 to -15 are expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

West to southwest winds will increase late Saturday afternoon into
Saturday evening. A High Wind Watch is in effect starting at 500
PM MST. In addition to the potential for strong winds, blowing
snow is a concern with very low visibilities and drifting snow
through Sunday.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 1, 2:13 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryCYSAlbany, Carbon, Laramie, Platte40 hr
Jan 1, 1:04 PM MSTWind Chill AdvisoryCYSAlbany, Carbon19 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.