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High Wind Warning 7, NWS Cheyenne, WY

January 25, 20234 counties in Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Jan 25, 2023, 1:03 PM MST for 4 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Jan 26, 2023, 8:00 AM MST. It was in force for 36 hr. 60 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 25, 2023, 1:03 PM MST (20:03 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 26, 2023, 8:00 AM MST
Expired
Jan 27, 2023, 8:00 PM MST
In force
36 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 20:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 26, 8:56 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 9:18 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 651 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 9:56 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 603 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 10:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Ese Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 10:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 10:50 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 701 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 10:51 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6014 Wsw Cheyenne, WYUP 226 EMKAYW
Jan 26, 10:56 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 623 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 11:20 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY18 HALLECK RIDGE (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 11:20 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 Ese Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 11:20 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 E Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY23 1.6 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT) ARLINGTON EAST.
Jan 26, 11:20 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 643 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 11:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 701 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 11:50 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 595 Nw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY21 5.5 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 11:50 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 661 Sse Bordeaux, WYMESONET STATION KBRX 1.4 S BORDEAUX (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 11:56 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 657 Ese Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 11:56 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 711 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 12:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 761 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 12:10 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 627 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY18 HALLECK RIDGE (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 12:10 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 657 Ese Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 12:26 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Wnw Buford, WYMESONET STATION WY36 2.4 NW BUFORD (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 12:36 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 662 E Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY23 1.6 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 12:40 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 663 Ese Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY20 2.5 SE ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 12:56 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 598 S Chugwater, WYMESONET STATION WY40 7.5 S CHUGWATER (WYDOT) BEAR CREEK.
Jan 26, 12:56 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 707 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY18 HALLECK RIDGE (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 12:56 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 763 Ese Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY20 2.5 SE ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 1:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 667 Ese Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 1:20 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6411 Se Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY25 10.7 SE ARLINGTON (WYDOT) STROUSS HILL.
Jan 26, 1:20 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 667 Ese Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 1:20 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 711 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 1:46 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Vedauwoo, WYMESONET STATION KVDW VEDAUWOO (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 2:10 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYMESONET STATION WY39 6.7 W WARREN AF BASE (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 2:46 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 677 Ese Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 2:56 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 823 Ese Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY20 2.5 SE ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 3:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 642 Wnw Buford, WYMESONET STATION UP203 2.0 W BUFORD (UPR).
Jan 26, 3:07 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 Wnw Buford, WYMESONET STATION UR535 SHERWS.
Jan 26, 3:16 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6611 Se Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY25 10.7 SE ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 4:21 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6811 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYMESONET STATION UP226 10.5 NW NATURAL FORT (UPR).
Jan 26, 5:16 PM MSTBLIZZARD3 Nw Elk Mountain, WYWY19 WYDOT SENSOR RECORDED 3 HOURS OF VISIBILITIES BETWEEN 1/8 AND 1/4 MILE WITH WIND GUSTS FREQUENTLY EXCEEDING 50 MPH BETWEEN 2:16 PM AND 5:16 PM MST. INTERSTATE 80 CLOSED DUE TO WINTER CONDITIONS.
Jan 26, 8:02 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 401 S Bordeaux, WYBORDEAUX WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS AVERAGING 40 MPH OVER THE PAST HOUR. PEAK GUST 53MPH.
Jan 26, 9:26 PM MSTBLIZZARD3 Nw Elk Mountain, WYWY19 WYDOT SENSOR HAS RECORDED PERSISTENT VISIBILITIES AROUND 1/8 MILE SINCE 2:16 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON WITH FREQUENT WIND GUSTS 45-55 MPH. INTERSTATE 80 CLOSED DUE TO WINTER CONDITIONS.
Jan 26, 9:50 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 653 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (WYDOT).
Jan 26, 10:32 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5811 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYMESONET STATION UP226 10.5 NW NATURAL FORT (UPR).
Jan 27, 10:38 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 401 Sse Bordeaux, WYBORDEAUX WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS AVERING 40 MPH OR HIGHER FOR PAST HOUR. PEAK WIND GUST 57 MPH.
Jan 27, 11:56 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 597 Ese Arlington, WYMESONET STATION WY24 6.9 E ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 27, 12:10 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 Nnw Arlington, WYMESONET STATION KARL 0.6 NW ARLINGTON (WYDOT).
Jan 27, 1:00 PM 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 19 HOURS.
Jan 27, 1:00 PM MSTSNOW 102 E Battle Lake, WYOLD BATTLE SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 10000 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.5 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 19 HOURS.
Jan 27, 1:00 PM MSTSNOW 102 Nw Jack Creek Campgro, WYDIVIDE PEAK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8880 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.5 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 19 HOURS.
Jan 27, 1:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 12Ene Nash Fork Campgroun, WYBROOKLYN LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10240 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.6 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 19 HOURS.
Jan 27, 1:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 141 Nnw Battle Creek Camp, WYSANDSTONE RANGER STATION SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8150 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.7 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 19 HOURS. 12 INCHES ESTIMATED AT 27/11AM.
Jan 27, 1:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 144 Nw Hog Park Reservoir, WYLITTLE SNAKE RIVER SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8915 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.7 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 19 HOURS. 12 INCHES ESTIMATED AT 27/11AM.
Jan 27, 1:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 16.27 Wsw Battle Creek Camp, WYBATTLE MOUNTAIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 7440 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.9 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 18 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 19 HOURS. 12 INCHES ESTIMATED AT 27/11 AM.
Jan 27, 1:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 18Nw Ryan Park Campground, WYSOUTH BRUSH CREEK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 8440 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.0 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 18 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 19 HOURS. 12 INCHES ESTIMATED AT 27/3AM.
Jan 27, 1:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 18W Deep Creek Campground, WYSAND LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10050 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.9 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 19 HOURS. 12 INCHES ESTIMATED AT 27/7AM.
Jan 27, 1:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 223 Wsw Hog Park Reservoi, WYWHISKEY PARK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8950 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.1 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 19 HOURS. 12 INCHES ESTIMATED AT 27/8AM.
Jan 27, 1:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 283 Wnw Sugar Loaf Campgr, WYMEDICINE BOW SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10500 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.4 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 19 HOURS. 12 INCHES ESTIMATED AT 27/2AM.
Jan 27, 1:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 365 Wsw Sugar Loaf Campgr, WYNORTH FRENCH CREEK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10130 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.8 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 20 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER PAST 19 HOURS. 12 INCHES ESTIMATED AT 27/12AM.
Jan 27, 2:28 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Sse Bordeaux, WYBORDEAUX WYDOT SITE. SUSTAINED WINDS 40 MPH.
Jan 27, 3:36 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMESONET STATION WY19 2.9 NW ELK MOUNTAIN (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 12:00Z, 8.1 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 12:00Z on 2023-01-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 12:00Z on 2023-01-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 25 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
3265 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
25 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
35 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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502 
WWUS75 KCYS 252003
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
103 PM MST Wed Jan 25 2023

WYZ110-261230-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0008.230126T1500Z-230128T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0007.230126T1500Z-230128T0300Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
103 PM MST Wed Jan 25 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.
  Areas of blowing snow with visibility reduced to under a half
  mile at times.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 8 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds may be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. Areas of blowing snow creating
  slick roads and poor visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-261230-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0008.230126T1800Z-230127T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0007.230126T1800Z-230128T0300Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
103 PM MST Wed Jan 25 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
  Areas of blowing snow with visibility reduced to under a half
  mile at times.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 8 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds may be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. Areas of blowing snow creating
  slick roads and poor visibility.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-261230-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0008.230126T1800Z-230127T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0007.230126T1800Z-230127T2200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
103 PM MST Wed Jan 25 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 3 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.
  Areas of blowing snow with visibility reduced to under a half
  mile at times.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 3 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds may be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. Areas of blowing snow creating
  slick roads and poor visibility.

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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
789 
WWUS75 KCYS 260916
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
216 AM MST Thu Jan 26 2023

WYZ110-270015-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0007.230126T1500Z-230128T0300Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
216 AM MST Thu Jan 26 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected. Areas of blowing snow with visibility reduced to 
  under a half mile at times.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
  Mountain.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 8 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds may be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. Areas of blowing snow creating 
  slick roads and poor visibility.

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. Use caution if you 
must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-270015-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0007.230126T1800Z-230128T0300Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
216 AM MST Thu Jan 26 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. Areas of blowing snow with visibility reduced to 
  under a half mile at times.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills
  including Vedauwoo and Buford.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 8 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds may be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. Areas of blowing snow creating 
  slick roads and poor visibility.

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. Use caution if you 
must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ106-270015-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0007.230126T1800Z-230127T2200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
216 AM MST Thu Jan 26 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected. Areas of blowing snow with visibility reduced to 
  under a half mile at times.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 3 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds may be 
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. Areas of blowing snow creating 
  slick roads and poor visibility.

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. Use caution if you 
must drive.

&&

$$
511 
WWUS75 KCYS 261646
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
946 AM MST Thu Jan 26 2023

WYZ116-117-270015-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0007.230126T1646Z-230128T0300Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
946 AM MST Thu Jan 26 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. Areas of blowing snow with visibility reduced to 
  under a half mile at times.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills 
  including Vedauwoo and Buford.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday.

* 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 produce
  slick roads and poor visibility.

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. Use caution if you
must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ106-270015-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0007.230126T1646Z-230127T2200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
946 AM MST Thu Jan 26 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected. Areas of blowing snow with visibility reduced to 
  under a half mile at times.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MST Friday.

* 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 produce
  slick roads and poor visibility.

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. Use caution if you
must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ110-270015-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230128T0300Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
946 AM MST Thu Jan 26 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected. Areas of blowing snow with visibility reduced to 
  under a half mile at times.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and 
  Elk Mountain.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday.

* 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 produce
  slick roads and poor visibility.

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. Use caution if you
must drive.

&&

$$

MAJ
322 
WWUS75 KCYS 262050
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
150 PM MST Thu Jan 26 2023

WYZ110-271200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230128T0300Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
150 PM MST Thu Jan 26 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 MPH with gusts up to 75 MPH expected.
  Areas of blowing snow with visibility reduced to under a half 
  mile at times.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and 
  Elk Mountain.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday.

* 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 
  produce slick roads and poor visibility.

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. Use caution if you
must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-271200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230128T0300Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
150 PM MST Thu Jan 26 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 MPH with gusts up to 65 MPH expected.
  Areas of blowing snow with visibility reduced to under a half 
  mile at times.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills 
  including Vedauwoo and Buford.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday.

* 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 
  produce slick roads and poor visibility.

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. Use caution if you
must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ106-271200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230127T2200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
150 PM MST Thu Jan 26 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 75 MPH expected.
  Areas of blowing snow with visibility reduced to under a half 
  mile at times.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MST Friday.

* 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 
  produce slick roads and poor visibility.

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. Use caution if you
must drive.

&&

$$
764 
WWUS75 KCYS 270337
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
837 PM MST Thu Jan 26 2023

WYZ110-271200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230128T0300Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
837 PM MST Thu Jan 26 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 40 to 50 MPH with gusts up to 75
  MPH likely. Blizzard conditions.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. Dangerous travel conditions due to
  icy, snow packed roads and significantly reduced visibilities in
  falling and blowing snow. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Blizzard Warning is also in effect until
  8 PM MST Friday. Significant blowing and drifting snow is likely
  with near zero visibilities possible at times. Travel will
  remain extremely dangerous or impossible through Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

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

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-271200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230128T0300Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
837 PM MST Thu Jan 26 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65 MPH possible.
  Areas of blowing and drifting snow reducing visibilities to one
  half mile or less at times. 

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. Hazardous travel conditions due to
  icy, snow covered roads and significantly reduced visibilities
  in falling and blowing snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WYZ106-271200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230127T2200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
837 PM MST Thu Jan 26 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65 MPH possible.
  Areas of blowing and drifting snow reducing visibilities to one
  half mile or less at times. 

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. Hazardous travel conditions due to
  icy, snow covered roads and significantly reduced visibilities
  in falling and blowing snow. 

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.

&&

$$

CLH
212 
WWUS75 KCYS 270803
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
103 AM MST Fri Jan 27 2023

WYZ110-280000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230128T0300Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
103 AM MST Fri Jan 27 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts exceeding 70 mph at
  times.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Blizzard Warning is also in effect until
  8 PM MST Friday. Significant blowing and drifting snow is likely
  with near zero visibilities possible at times. Travel will
  remain extremely dangerous or impossible through Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-280000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230128T0300Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
103 AM MST Fri Jan 27 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

WYZ106-272200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230127T2200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
103 AM MST Fri Jan 27 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MST this afternoon.

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

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.

&&

$$
791 
WWUS75 KCYS 272123
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
223 PM MST Fri Jan 27 2023

WYZ110-280300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230128T0300Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
223 PM MST Fri Jan 27 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65
  MPH.
 
* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
  Mountain along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins. 

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. Dangerous travel conditions due to
  icy, snow packed roads and significantly reduced visibilities in
  falling and blowing snow. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Blizzard Warning is also in effect until
  8 PM MST this evening. Significant blowing and drifting snow is
  likely with near zero visibilities possible at times. Travel
  will remain extremely dangerous or impossible through tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

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

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-280300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230128T0300Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
223 PM MST Fri Jan 27 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. Hazardous travel conditions due to
  icy, snow covered roads and significantly reduced visibilities
  in falling and blowing snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WYZ106-272230-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230127T2200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the city of Bordeaux
223 PM MST Fri Jan 27 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MST this afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. Hazardous travel conditions due to
  icy, snow covered roads and significantly reduced visibilities
  in falling and blowing snow. 

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.

&&

$$

CLH
927 
WWUS75 KCYS 280237
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
737 PM MST Fri Jan 27 2023

WYZ110-280345-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230128T0300Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
737 PM MST Fri Jan 27 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Winds have begun easing over the past few hours and are no longer
expected to reach warning levels. Therefore...the High Wind
Warning will be allowed to expire on time at 8 PM.

$$

WYZ116-117-280345-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230128T0300Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
737 PM MST Fri Jan 27 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Winds have begun easing over the past few hours and are no longer
expected to reach warning levels. Therefore...the High Wind
Warning will be allowed to expire on time at 8 PM.

$$

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 Jan 25, 10:32 AM MST, 2 hours 31 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 25, 10:32 AM MST, 2 hours 31 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1032 AM MST Wed Jan 25 2023

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Thursday)
Issued at 217 AM MST Wed Jan 25 2023

KEY MESSAGES:

1) Scattered snow showers expected across southeast Wyoming and
the Nebraska panhandle Wednesday and Thursday. Chance for isolated
snow squalls/moderate to heavy banded snow across portions of
east central Wyoming and the Nebraska panhandle.

2) High Wind Watch remains in effect from Thursday morning through
Friday afternoon for wind-prone areas of southeast Wyoming where
wind gusts 65 to 70 mph may be experienced. Watches may be
expanded to include Cheyenne in future forecast issuances.

3) Very cold temperatures and wind chills. Wind chills will
struggle to get out of single digits to low teens today and
tomorrow.

DISCUSSION: The main impacts in the upcoming two days will be from
snow showers, high winds, and well-below normal temperatures.

Scattered snow showers will continue over the next two days with
the best chances for any accumulation being today. The current
forecast has most of southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska panhandle
receiving anywhere from a Trace to 1 inch. However, particularly
near Douglas, Lusk, and Chadron, there is a chance for heavier
bands of snow to develop that could result in 2 to 4 inches of
accumulation. With gusty winds today as well, blowing snow would
be a concern for anyone traveling or recreating outdoors. Guidance
is also showing the possibility of snow squalls developing as
there is some instability due to the steep lapse rates and energy
from the weak shortwave pushing across east central Wyoming and
the Nebraska panhandle.

Winds pick up Thursday as the pressure gradient tightens against
the Laramie Range, warranting High Wind Watches for the wind-prone
areas of southeast Wyoming: Arlington to Elk Mountain, Bordeaux,
and the South Laramie Range and Foothills. Opted to keep the same
timing of the High Wind Watches for now, but an extension into
Friday may be needed for Bordeaux and the South Laramie Range and
Foothills. CAG to CPR 850 mb pressure gradients increase to 70 to
77 meters Thursday morning, decreasing to near 55 meters Thursday
night, which is still elevated. The GFS shows a strong area of
subsidence along the Snowy Range and the Laramie Range,
contributing to the high wind potential. There is the potential
for the high winds to also creep into Cheyenne, but that will
heavily depend upon the subsidence moving eastward and/or mountain
waves developing off the Laramie Range and breaking over
Cheyenne. Due to these factors, westerly wind gusts 65 to 70 mph
are possible through Thursday night in the High Wind Watch area.
Outside of the High Wind Watch area, it will still be quite gusty,
with wind gusts 45 to 55 mph possible.

Temperatures today and tomorrow will be well-below-normal with
high temperatures struggling to reach above freezing today as a
weak frontal passage pushes through along with the snow showers.
Tomorrow will be a few degrees warmer as the stronger westerly,
downsloping winds develop. However, due to the temperatures still
being well-below-normal and strong, gusty winds, the wind chills
will remain in single digits to low teens.

.LONG TERM...(Friday through Tuesday)
Issued at 217 AM MST Wed Jan 25 2023

Main concerns through the long term period will be the continuation
of strong winds Friday and Friday night ahead of a strong cold
frontal passage early Saturday morning. The post-frontal environment
will bring a chilly start to next week while multiple rounds of
snowfall will move over the region Saturday through Monday.

Pressure gradients across the Laramie Range look to ease up during
the day Friday, while strong flow aloft remains. 700mb flow of 40-45
kt throughout the day near Arlington will continue the threat of
high winds, though local guidance continues to show a potential lull
Friday morning to midday with lower probabilities. However, a quick
passing shortwave with lee side troughing will tighten these
gradients back up headed into Friday night with a strong mountain
wave signature in the omega fields. Impressive GJT-CYS mslp
gradients peaking around 15 mb would also suggest the potential for
high winds spreading farther east into Central Laramie Co including
Cheyenne. Will need to continue to monitor forecast trends as there
may be the need for additional high wind headlines for Friday night
along the South Laramie Range, though strong 700mb flow for the area
in the GFS is on the higher side of the latest GEFS distribution.

High wind potential will end fairly quickly with the cold frontal
passage early Saturday morning. Coldest drops in temperature will be
across northern portions of the CWA with 700mb temps reaching 15 to
20 degrees C below zero. This would result in high temperatures
Sunday and Monday struggling to climb out of the single digits.
NBM's probability of high temperature remaining below 0F degrees on
Monday even shows quiet a few areas along and east of the Laramie
Range in the 20-30% range providing additional support for the cold
stretch ahead, however daily records are not expected to be exceeded
at this time.

In addition to the cold, post-frontal upslope flow along with
another approaching shortwave from the west, will increase snowfall
chances across the area Saturday that will continue on and off
through Monday night with subsequent vort maxes. Heaviest snowfall
will be likely in the Sierra Madres with favorable moist orographic
lift continuing though much of this period. Will need to monitor how
this pattern evolves as winter weather headlines may be necessary
for mountains zones and potentially portions of Carbon and Albany
counties, while snowfall amounts should be lighter along and east of
the I-25 corridor.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Thursday afternoon)
Issued at 1009 AM MST Wed Jan 25 2023

The primary forecast challenge in the aviation forecast today will
be with regard to cloud ceilings and potential afternoon snow
squalls. While CIG heights east in the Nebraska Panhandle may
scatter, the expectation is for the lowest cloud level to remain
in the 2-4kft range. Thus, brief thickening of any cloud layers
may result in MVFR CIGs today in western NE Panhandle terminals.
Conditions will support snow showers later this afternoon, however
areal coverage of snow will be very low. While most snow showers
(and heavier squalls) will likely remain away from terminals,
there is around a 10-20% chance of a heavier squall at BFF, CDR,
and AIA which could very briefly reduce VIS to MVFR/IFR. Chance of
squalls will end this evening with partly cloudy skies overnight.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 217 AM MST Wed Jan 25 2023

Daily chances for snow showers, heaviest snow in the mountains
Sunday night to Monday; no significant accumulations expected
elsewhere. The primary concern will be the strong, gusty winds
Thursday and Friday. Wind gusts 55 to 65 mph possible in the wind-
prone areas of Arlington, Bordeaux, and near the Interstate-80
Summit. Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph possible elsewhere across
southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska panhandle.

&&

.CYS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WY...High Wind Watch from Thursday morning through late Thursday
     night for WYZ106-116-117.

     High Wind Watch from Thursday morning through Friday evening for
     WYZ110.

NE...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...LK
LONG TERM...MB
AVIATION...MAC
FIRE WEATHER...LK
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 25, 10:17 AM MST, 2 hours 46 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1017 AM MST Wed Jan 25 2023

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ101>105-107>109-111>115-118-
119-261730-
Dawes County-Box Butte County-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-
Morrill County-Kimball County-Cheyenne 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-Sierra Madre Range-
Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range-Laramie Valley-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
1017 AM MST Wed Jan 25 2023

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Occasional snow showers will develop over much of the area
this afternoon and evening. Locally heavier bands of snow may
develop across portions of east central and southeast Wyoming
into the Panhandle. One to three inches of snow is possible.
Gusty northwest winds up to 40 MPH will create blowing snow
and low visibility at times.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

Gusty west winds of 40 to 50 MPH will be possible Thursday
through Friday.

An arctic cold front will bring very cold temperatures Sunday
through early next week with a chance of snow each day.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be required.

WYZ106-110-116-117-261730-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-
1017 AM MST Wed Jan 25 2023

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Occasional snow showers will produce light accumulations. Gusty
northwest winds up to 40 MPH will create patchy blowing snow at
times.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

A High Wind Watch is in effect for the North Snowy Range Foothills
from 8 AM Thursday to 8 PM Friday.

A High Wind Watch is in effect for the Central Laramie Range and
Southwest Platte County, the South Laramie Range and South Laramie
Range Foothills from 11 AM Thursday to 2 AM Friday.

Winds will be sustained west at 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 65
MPH possible.

An arctic cold front will bring very cold temperatures Sunday
through early next week with a chance of snow each day.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be required.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 25, 1:03 PM MSTWinter Storm WatchCYSAlbany, Carbon13 hr
Jan 25, 3:21 PM MSTSpecial Weather StatementCYSLaramie39 min
Jan 25, 3:30 PM MSTSnow Squall WarningCYSGoshen30 min
Jan 25, 3:55 PM MSTSnow Squall WarningCYSLaramie35 min
Jan 25, 4:33 PM MSTSpecial Weather StatementCYSLaramie42 min

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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.