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Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Cheyenne, WY

April 6, 20245 counties in Nebraska

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this blizzard warning at Apr 6, 2024, 8:38 PM MDT for 5 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Apr 6, 2024, 9:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 15 hr. 6 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
Apr 6, 2024, 8:38 PM MDT (02:38 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 6, 2024, 9:00 PM MDT
Expired
Apr 7, 2024, 12:00 PM MDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

Counties Banner County, NE, Cheyenne County, NE, Kimball County, NE, Morrill County, NE, Scotts Bluff County, NE

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:40 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
Apr 6, 10:01 PM MDTSNOW 04 Ne Harrisburg, NEKNEB Manager reported Highway 71 CLOSED between Kimball and Gering due to blowing snow and poor visibility.
Apr 7, 12:59 AM MDTBLIZZARD7 S Mitchell, NE
Apr 7, 7:55 AM MDTBLIZZARDPotter, NEReport relayed via KNEB Station Manager. NDOT reporting 11 inches of snow in Potter, Nebraska. Interstates 80 and 30 CLOSED westbound. Power lines down across Interstate 80 near Potter.
Apr 7, 9:02 AM MDTBLIZZARDScottsbluff, NEKNEB Station Manager reported widespread power outages across Scotts Bluff County. 4000 plus customers were without power due to strong winds, iced over power lines and downed power poles and frame a high tension power towers. Chimney Rock Utility reports thei
Apr 7, 9:29 AM MDTBLIZZARDGering, NEKNEB Station Manager reports entire cities of Gering, Bayard and Bridgeport with a combined population of 11K is 100 percent without power due to strong winds, heavy snow and icing of power lines. Chimney Rock Utilities reports 3000-3350 customers are out of p
Apr 7, 11:00 AM MDTSNOW 10Dalton, NEReport received via Facebook. 8-10 inches reported.

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

The nearest sounding before it

N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 00:00Z, 2.6 hours before the alert went out and 240 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, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 00:00Z on 2024-04-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 12 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 00:00Z on 2024-04-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 28 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
12 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-76 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1830 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
18 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
28 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
50 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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618 
WWUS45 KCYS 070238
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
838 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

NEZ019-020-071200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.WS.A.0015.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.BZ.W.0002.240407T0300Z-240408T1200Z/
Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-
Including the cities of Scottsbluff, Gering, and Harrisburg
838 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Heavy wet snow expected. A
  rain and snow mix may transition to rain on Sunday afternoon
  before changing back to snow showers Sunday evening. Total snow
  accumulations of 6 to 12 inches south of the North Platte River
  Valley anticipated in the highest elevations. Winds gusting as 
  high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Scotts Bluff County and Banner County. Primarily south
  of the North Platte River Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Blizzard Warning replaces the current
  High Wind Warning in effect for the central and southern
  portions of the Nebraska Panhandle.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ021-054-055-071200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.BZ.W.0002.240407T0300Z-240408T1200Z/
Morrill County-Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Including the cities of Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, 
Kimball, Sidney, and Brownson
838 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Heavy wet snow expected. A
  rain and snow mix may transition to rain on Sunday afternoon
  before changing back to snow showers Sunday evening. Total snow
  accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. The heaviest snowfall
  accumulations will reside south of the North Platte River Valley
  and north of Interstate 80. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph.

* WHERE...Morrill County, Kimball County and Cheyenne County. The
  heaviest snowfall accumulations will reside south of the North
  Platte River Valley and north of Interstate 80.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds 
  could cause extensive tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Blizzard Warning replaces the current
  High Wind Warning in effect for the central and southern
  portions of the Nebraska Panhandle.


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.

&&

$$

WYZ108-071200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.WS.A.0015.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.WS.W.0014.240407T0300Z-240408T1200Z/
Goshen County-
Including the city of Torrington
838 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 12
  inches. Some locations in far northern portions of Goshen County
  may exceed 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Goshen County, primarily north of Highway 26. The
  heaviest snowfall accumulations will be in the far northern
  portion of Goshen County. Much lower snowfall accumulations are
  expected south of Highway 26. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a possibility areas in the winter
  storm warning could see little to no snowfall due to a very 
  sharp gradient in snowfall accumulations.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ095-WYZ102-103-071200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
Northern Sioux County-Niobrara County-North Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Harrison, Lusk, Redbird, and Garrett
838 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 18 to 24
  inches for Lusk and Harrison with lesser amounts north of these
  locations. 6 to 12 inches of snowfall expected in the North
  Laramie Range. Winds gusting as high as 65-75 mph Saturday night
  and Sunday morning.

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Northern Sioux County. In Wyoming, 
  Niobrara County and North Laramie Range.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
  Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ096-071200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
Southern Sioux County-
Including the city of Agate
838 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 9 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Sioux County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-071200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, and Glenrock
838 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches. Isolated areas could exceed 12 inches, especially in far
  eastern Converse County near the intersection of Highway 20 and
  Interstate 25. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ107-071200-
/O.EXB.KCYS.WW.Y.0022.240407T0300Z-240408T1200Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey
838 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up 4 to 8
  inches. Isolated areas in far northeast Platte county may exceed
  8 inches of snowfall accumulation Winds gusting as high as 70 
  mph.

* WHERE...East Platte County, primarily north of Highway 26 and
  east of Interstate 25. Areas south of Highway 26 may see little
  to no snowfall accumulation.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. 
  Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a very sharp gradient in
  snowfall accumulations, with the primary area of higher snowfall
  accumulation in north and northeast portions of Platte County.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ002-003-071200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
Dawes County-Box Butte County-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, 
and Hemingford
838 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Dawes County and Box Butte County, primarily in the Pine
  Ridge area of Dawes and Box Butte County. Very little to no
  snowfall accumulations in the lower terrain outside of the Pine
  Ridge area is expected, which include Chadron and Alliance.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

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.

&&

$$

BW
3 follow-up statements
377 
WWUS45 KCYS 070558
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1158 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

NEZ019>021-054-055-072000-
/O.CON.KCYS.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Morrill County-Kimball County-
Cheyenne County-
Including the cities of Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, 
Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Sidney, and Brownson
1158 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Heavy wet snow expected. 
  A rain and snow mix may transition to rain on Sunday afternoon 
  before changing back to snow showers Sunday evening. Total 
  snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches south of the North Platte 
  River Valley anticipated in the highest elevations. Winds 
  gusting as high as 70 mph. 

* WHERE...Scotts Bluff County and Banner County. Primarily south 
  of the North Platte River Valley. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Blizzard Warning replaces the current 
  High Wind Warning in effect for the central and southern 
  portions of the Nebraska Panhandle. 

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.

&&

$$

NEZ095-WYZ102-103-072000-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
Northern Sioux County-Niobrara County-North Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Harrison, Lusk, Redbird, and Garrett
1158 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 18 to 
  24 inches for Lusk and Harrison with lesser amounts north of 
  these locations. 6 to 12 inches of snowfall expected in the 
  North Laramie Range. Winds gusting as high as 65-75 mph 
  Saturday night and Sunday morning. 

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Northern Sioux County. In Wyoming, 
  Niobrara County and North Laramie Range. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. 

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.

&&

$$

NEZ096-072000-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
Southern Sioux County-
Including the city of Agate
1158 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 9 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. 

* WHERE...Southern Sioux County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-072000-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, and Glenrock
1158 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 12 
  inches. Isolated areas could exceed 12 inches, especially in 
  far eastern Converse County near the intersection of Highway 
  20 and Interstate 25. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. 

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ108-072000-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
Goshen County-
Including the city of Torrington
1158 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 
  12 inches. Some locations in far northern portions of Goshen 
  County may exceed 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. 

* WHERE...Goshen County, primarily north of Highway 26. The 
  heaviest snowfall accumulations will be in the far northern 
  portion of Goshen County. Much lower snowfall accumulations 
  are expected south of Highway 26. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a possibility areas in the 
  winter storm warning could see little to no snowfall due to a 
  very sharp gradient in snowfall accumulations. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-114-071800-
/O.EXB.KCYS.WW.Y.0022.240407T0600Z-240407T1800Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Arlington, Elk Mountain, Centennial, 
and Albany
1158 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches
  above 9000 feet, with 2 to 5 inches below 9000 feet. Locally
  higher amounts possible on the highest peaks. 

* WHERE...Snowy Range and the Northern Snowy Range Foothills. 

* WHEN...Until noon Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ107-072000-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey
1158 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up 4 to 8 
  inches. Isolated areas in far northeast Platte county may 
  exceed 8 inches of snowfall accumulation Winds gusting as high 
  as 70 mph. 

* WHERE...East Platte County, primarily north of Highway 26 and 
  east of Interstate 25. Areas south of Highway 26 may see 
  little to no snowfall accumulation. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. 
  Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a very sharp gradient in 
  snowfall accumulations, with the primary area of higher 
  snowfall accumulation in north and northeast portions of 
  Platte County. 

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.

&&

$$

NEZ002-003-072000-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
Dawes County-Box Butte County-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, 
and Hemingford
1158 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. 

* WHERE...Dawes County and Box Butte County, primarily in the 
  Pine Ridge area of Dawes and Box Butte County. Very little to 
  no snowfall accumulations in the lower terrain outside of the 
  Pine Ridge area is expected, which include Chadron and 
  Alliance. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage. 

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.

&&

$$
790 
WWUS45 KCYS 070815
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
215 AM MDT Sun Apr 7 2024

NEZ019>021-054-055-071800-
/O.EXT.KCYS.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240407T1800Z/
Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Morrill County-Kimball County-
Cheyenne County-
Including the cities of Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, 
Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Sidney, and Brownson
215 AM MDT Sun Apr 7 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  6 to 12 inches south of the North Platte River Valley
  anticipated in the highest elevations, with 1 to 3 inches for
  the lower valleys. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. 

* WHERE...Scotts Bluff County, Cheyenne County, Kimball County 
  and Banner County. Primarily south of the North Platte River 
  Valley.
 
* WHEN...Until Noon Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Blizzard Warning replaces the current 
  High Wind Warning in effect for the central and southern 
  portions of the Nebraska Panhandle. 

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.

&&

$$

NEZ095-WYZ102-103-071915-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
Northern Sioux County-Niobrara County-North Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Harrison, Lusk, Redbird, and Garrett
215 AM MDT Sun Apr 7 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 12 to 24 inches for Lusk and Harrison with
  lesser amounts north and south of the Pine Ridge. 6 to 12 inches
  of snowfall expected in the North Laramie Range. Winds gusting
  as high as 60-75 mph Sunday morning. 

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Northern Sioux County. In Wyoming, 
  Niobrara County and the North Laramie Range. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 

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.

&&

$$

NEZ096-071915-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
Southern Sioux County-
Including the city of Agate
215 AM MDT Sun Apr 7 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of
  6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. 

* WHERE...Southern Sioux County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-071915-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, and Glenrock
215 AM MDT Sun Apr 7 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and areas of blowing snow. Total snow
  accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, highest near the border with
  Niobrara County. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. 

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ108-071915-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
Goshen County-
Including the city of Torrington
215 AM MDT Sun Apr 7 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches in the North Platte River Valley,
  with 6 to 12 inches for the northern portions of Goshen County.
  Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. 

* WHERE...Goshen County, primarily north of Highway 26. The 
  heaviest snowfall accumulations will be in the far northern 
  portion of Goshen County. Much lower snowfall accumulations 
  are expected south of Highway 26. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a possibility areas below 4500
  feet in the winter storm warning could see little to no snowfall
  due to a very sharp gradient in snowfall accumulations.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-114-071800-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240407T1800Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Arlington, Elk Mountain, Centennial, 
and Albany
215 AM MDT Sun Apr 7 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Periods of snow expected. Some blowing snow. Total snow
  accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 9000 feet, with 2 to 5
  inches below 9000 feet. Locally higher amounts possible on the
  highest peaks.

* WHERE...Snowy Range and the Northern Snowy Range Foothills.

* WHEN...Until noon Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 

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.

&&

$$

WYZ107-071915-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey
215 AM MDT Sun Apr 7 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches,
  mainly northeast of Wheatland. Isolated areas in far northeast
  Platte county may exceed 8 inches of snowfall accumulation.
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
 
* WHERE...East Platte County, primarily north of Highway 26 and 
  east of Interstate 25. Areas south of Highway 26 may see 
  little to no snowfall accumulation. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a very sharp gradient in 
  snowfall accumulations, with the primary area of higher 
  snowfall accumulation in north and northeast portions of 
  Platte County. 

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.

&&

$$

NEZ002-003-071915-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
Dawes County-Box Butte County-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, 
and Hemingford
215 AM MDT Sun Apr 7 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, mainly above 4000 feet. Additional snow
  accumulations of up to 2 to 6 inches above 4000 feet. Winds
  gusting as high as 50 mph. 

* WHERE...Dawes County and Box Butte County, primarily in the 
  Pine Ridge area of Dawes and Box Butte County. Very little to 
  no snowfall accumulations in the lower terrain outside of the 
  Pine Ridge area is expected, which include Chadron and 
  Alliance. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult above 4000 feet. 

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.

&&

$$
513 
WWUS45 KCYS 071734
WSWCYS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1134 AM MDT Sun Apr 7 2024

NEZ019>021-054-055-071845-
/O.EXP.KCYS.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240407T1800Z/
Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Morrill County-Kimball County-
Cheyenne County-
Including the cities of Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, 
Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Sidney, and Brownson
1134 AM MDT Sun Apr 7 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MDT TODAY...

The blizzard warning will be allowed to expire at the top of the
hour. The conditions that prompted the blizzard warning have
improved across the warned area.

$$

WYZ110-114-071845-
/O.EXP.KCYS.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240407T1800Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Arlington, Elk Mountain, Centennial, 
and Albany
1134 AM MDT Sun Apr 7 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MDT TODAY...

Conditions across the advisory area have improved allowing for the
advisory to expire at the top of the hour. Strong winds should
continue for several more hours.

$$

NEZ095-WYZ102-103-081200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
Northern Sioux County-Niobrara County-North Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Harrison, Lusk, Redbird, and Garrett
1134 AM MDT Sun Apr 7 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Northern Sioux County. In Wyoming, 
  Niobrara County and North Laramie Range.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute. Strong winds 
  could cause tree damage.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ096-081200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
Southern Sioux County-
Including the city of Agate
1134 AM MDT Sun Apr 7 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Sioux County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute. Strong winds 
  could cause tree damage.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-081200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, and Glenrock
1134 AM MDT Sun Apr 7 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ108-081200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
Goshen County-
Including the city of Torrington
1134 AM MDT Sun Apr 7 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Goshen County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute. Strong winds 
  could cause tree damage.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ107-081200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey
1134 AM MDT Sun Apr 7 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...East Platte County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute. Strong winds 
  could cause tree damage.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ002-003-081200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240408T1200Z/
Dawes County-Box Butte County-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, 
and Hemingford
1134 AM MDT Sun Apr 7 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Dawes County and Box Butte County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this blizzard 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 blizzard warning went out at Apr 6, 4:34 PM MDT, 4 hours 4 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Thunderstorms possible this afternoon and evening across far eastern Wyoming and mainly the western Nebraska Panhandle. Although severe storms are not expected at this time, some of these storms may become strong and contain small hail and very gusty winds.
  • Very strong winds expected across southeast Wyoming and the central and southern Nebraska Panhandle. Gusts up to 85+ MPH are possible.
  • Increasing confidence of a significant winter storm with periods of blizzard conditions late Saturday night through early Monday morning for the Pine Ridge, including US Highway 20.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 6, 4:34 PM MDT, 4 hours 4 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
434 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Thunderstorms possible this afternoon and evening across far
  eastern Wyoming and mainly the western Nebraska Panhandle.
  Although severe storms are not expected at this time, some of
  these storms may become strong and contain small hail and very
  gusty winds.

- Very strong winds expected across southeast Wyoming and the
  central and southern Nebraska Panhandle. Gusts up to 85+ MPH
  are possible.

- Increasing confidence of a significant winter storm with
  periods of blizzard conditions late Saturday night through
  early Monday morning for the Pine Ridge, including US Highway
  20.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
Issued at 500 AM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

Complex wind and winter storm has begun to impact the region
this region. Latest VIS satellite shows a closed low located
near Sidney with the warm front quickly racing off to the north
with a strong front pushing east through the region. Modest CAA
has filtered in behind this boundary which has dropped
temperatures from the 60s to the upper 30s across the Nebraska
Panhandle and locations across the North Platte River Valley.
This closed low will continue to deepen and slow push off to the
north and east through the rest of the day.

Wind: High to extreme winds have materialized across the region
this afternoon, Numerous sites from the I-80 Summit into
Cheyenne have gusted between 70-75 mph. Remount reported a gust
of 80 mph! Winds are expected to increase through the afternoon
and into the evening as the stinger jet maximizes over the
region and downward omega values increase along the south
Laramie Range and overspread into the Nebraska Panhandle. Model
700mb winds for a 9hr period beginning tonight through tomorrow
morning across much of SE Wyoming are in the 80-85 knot range.
This window will when wind gusts could exceed 80 mph with
sustained winds around 60 mph, this long duration wind event
could turn damaging across the region this evening. Areas that
see snowfall will easily see temporarily blizzard conditions.

Snow: Overall the snow forecast for Converse, Niobrara and the
Pine Ridge region remains on track and this is where we have the
highest confidence for snow amount with significant overrunning
and deep moisture profiles expected. The bulk of the heaviest
snow will occur tonight with period of very heavy snow where
rates could approach 3"/hr at times. High confidence areas from
Manville, Lusk and Harrison could see up to 2 feet of heavy, wet
snow that could bring down trees and powerlines across these
areas. Still watching the favorable upslope regions across the
Pine Ridge for some significant accumulations of snowfall
expected. HI-RES models continue to show a bullseye of snow
across southern Banner counties near Harrisburg this has
remained pretty consistent from run to run and this area is now
in a Winter Storm Watch. The highest degree of difficulty and
discrepancy is for areas along the North Platte River Valley.
Models continue to show high QPF amounts between 1.25" and 1.40"
across these areas but the biggest question is P-type and how
low the snow levels will get. Ensemble members have shifted
toward greater CAA and more snow accumulation for Torrington and
Scottsbluff with ensemble members showing anywhere between 8-10"
of snow and with wind gusts expected to be around 70 mph rapid
blizzard conditions will develop. But if snow levels remain high
enough and the precipitation holds on to a rain/snow mix then
snow accumulations will be significantly lower. With the
potential for significant snowfall accumulations and blizzard
conditions Scotts Bluff, Goshen and Banner counties where put
into a Winter Storm Watch.

This is a very dynamic system that will bring damaging winds,
significant accumulation of heavy, wet snow and periodic
blizzard conditions.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Issued at 245 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

Monday night/Tuesday...Drying out period in the wake of the upper
trough and with northwest flow aloft. Definitely warmer on Tuesday
with 700 mb temperatures near 1 Celsius, yielding high temperatures
mainly in the 50s, except 40s in snow covered areas of Converse and
Niobrara Counties.

Wednesday...Somewhat cooler and windy with brisk northwest flow
aloft and the passage of another cold front. With enough low and mid
level moisture, we expect a chance of rain and snow in the
afternoon, mainly over and near the mountains.

Thursday...Another warming trend expected as heights aloft rise on
northwest flow aloft. With limited low and mid level moisture, it
looks dry.

Friday...A decent warming trend is on tap as ridging aloft moves off
to our east and the flow aloft transitions from northwest to
southwest, helping to develop a surface lee trough. With 700 mb
temperatures near 7 Celsius, maximum temperatures will reach the 60s
to mid 70s.

Saturday...The next shortwave trough aloft and its associated cold
front will approach from western Wyoming, spreading a chance of
showers across our counties in the afternoon. Continued mild in the
airmass ahead of the approaching cold front.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 422 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

A strong upper level trough and its associated surface low will
slowly move into western Nebraska this evening, then to
northeast Nebraska Sunday morning.

Wyoming TAFS...Ceilings will range from 5000 to 10000 feet.
Winds will gust to 65 knots until 12Z Sunday, then to 50 knots
after 12Z Sunday.

Nebraska TAFS...At Chadron and Alliance, occasional light rain
will reduce visibilities to 4 miles until 02Z, with ceilings
near 2500 feet, then ceilings will be near 1500 feet with
visibilities 2 to 4 miles in rain, snow and fog until 15Z, then
visibilities will be near 3 miles in light snow and fog with
ceilings near 2500 feet.

At Scottsbluff and Sidney, ceilings will range from 700 to
3500 feet with visibilities from 1 to 4 miles in rain, snow and
fog until 12Z, then ceilings will vary from 4000 to 5000 feet.
Winds will gust to 58 knots. Low level wind shear will occur at
Scottsbluff from 03Z to 12Z.

&&

.CYS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WY...High Wind Warning until 3 PM MDT Sunday for WYZ106>108-110-
     115>119.
     Winter Storm Watch through late Sunday night for WYZ108.
     Winter Storm Warning until 6 AM MDT Monday for WYZ101>103.
NE...Winter Weather Advisory until 6 AM MDT Monday for NEZ002-003.
     High Wind Warning until 3 PM MDT Sunday for NEZ019>021-054-055.
     Winter Storm Watch through late Sunday night for NEZ019-020.
     Winter Storm Warning until 6 AM MDT Monday for NEZ095.
     Winter Storm Warning until 6 AM MDT Monday for NEZ096.

&&

SHORT TERM...TJT
LONG TERM...RUBIN
AVIATION...RUBIN
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 6, 2:39 PM MDT, 5 hours 59 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
239 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ101>119-072045-
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-Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Goshen County-Central Carbon County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-Southwest Carbon County-
Sierra Madre Range-Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range-
Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
239 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY

Major wind and winter storm to impact the region. See current
weather highlights for the forecast area of interest or consult
the NWS Cheyenne webpage.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotters are urged to report strong wind gusts and snow
accumulation to the National Weather Service.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 6, 4:56 PM MDT, 3 hours 42 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
456 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

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

0452 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Gun Barrel              41.44N 104.35W
04/06/2024  M77 MPH          Laramie            WY   Public

            Gun Barrel WYDOT site. Sustained winds 56
            mph.

0446 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 8 WSW Hillsdale         41.16N 104.61W
04/06/2024  M66 MPH          Laramie            WY   Dept of Highways

            Cheyenne East WYDOT site. Sustained winds 43
            mph.

0444 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 7 S Chugwater           41.65N 104.85W
04/06/2024  M67 MPH          Laramie            WY   Dept of Highways

            Bear Creek WYDOT site. Sustained winds 49
            mph.

0438 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NNW Whitaker          41.42N 104.88W
04/06/2024  M72 MPH          Laramie            WY   Dept of Highways

            Whitaker WYDOT site. Sustained winds 58 mph.

0438 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 E Buford              41.10N 105.21W
04/06/2024  M75 MPH          Laramie            WY   Dept of Highways

            Remount WYDOT site. Sustained winds 55 mph.

0436 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 7 SW Federal            41.20N 105.20W
04/06/2024  M65 MPH          Laramie            WY   Dept of Highways

            Wildcat Trail WYDOT site. Sustained winds 44
            mph.

0436 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NNW Vedauwoo          41.16N 105.40W
04/06/2024  M72 MPH          Albany             WY   Dept of Highways

            Vedauwoo WYDOT site. Sustained winds 47 mph.

0435 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 WSW Pine Bluffs       41.15N 104.13W
04/06/2024  M68 MPH          Laramie            WY   AWOS

            Pine Bluffs AWOS site. Sustained winds 53
            mph.

0434 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 10 WSW Warren Af Base   41.08N 105.04W
04/06/2024  M86 MPH          Laramie            WY   Mesonet

            Emkay UPR site. Sustained winds 62 mph.

0432 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 7 WSW Warren Af Base    41.11N 104.98W
04/06/2024  M77 MPH          Laramie            WY   Dept of Highways

            MP353 WYDOT site. Sustained winds 62 mph.

0431 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 9 ENE Woods Landing     41.17N 105.86W
04/06/2024  M58 MPH          Albany             WY   Mesonet

            FW4449 Laramie CWOP site. Sustained winds 39
            mph.

0430 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 ENE Buford            41.12N 105.28W
04/06/2024  M73 MPH          Albany             WY   Dept of Highways

            Buford East WYDOT site. Sustained winds 49
            mph.

0428 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 WNW Buford            41.13N 105.34W
04/06/2024  M70 MPH          Albany             WY   Dept of Highways

            Lone Tree WYDOT site. Sustained winds 48
            mph.

0425 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 S South Greeley High  41.07N 104.81W
04/06/2024  M86 MPH          Laramie            WY   Mesonet

            EW^&$% Cheyenne CWOP site. Sustained winds
            43 mph.

0424 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 7 NW Elk Mountain       41.75N 106.51W
04/06/2024  M63 MPH          Carbon             WY   Dept of Highways

            Halleck Ridge WYDOT site. Sustained winds 45
            mph.

0424 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 NW Arlington          41.62N 106.24W
04/06/2024  M64 MPH          Carbon             WY   Dept of Highways

            Foote Creek WYDOT site. Sustained winds 41
            mph.

0418 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NNW Arlington         41.60N 106.22W
04/06/2024  M63 MPH          Carbon             WY   Dept of Highways

            Arlington WYDOT site. Sustained winds 50
            mph.

0416 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 WNW Buford            41.12N 105.34W
04/06/2024  M76 MPH          Albany             WY   Mesonet

            BUFORW UPR site. Sustained winds 67 mph.

0414 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SSE Bordeaux          41.93N 104.94W
04/06/2024  M63 MPH          Platte             WY   Dept of Highways

            Bordeaux WYDOT site. Sustained winds 38 mph.

0402 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 WNW Brownson          41.19N 103.13W
04/06/2024  M63 MPH          Cheyenne           NE   Mesonet

            Brown2 UPR site. Sustained winds 38 mph.

0401 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 9 ENE Hawk Springs      41.86N 104.12W
04/06/2024  M60 MPH          Goshen             WY   Mesonet

            Casper Portable RAWS site. Sustained 36 mph.

0355 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SSW Warren Af Base    41.13N 104.87W
04/06/2024  M69 MPH          Laramie            WY   Other Federal

            Warren Air Force Base. Sustained winds 60
            mph.

0355 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 7 E Gurley              41.32N 102.83W
04/06/2024  M61 MPH          Cheyenne           NE   Public

            Hotel mesonet site. Sustained winds 50 mph.

0355 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 S Kimball             41.19N 103.67W
04/06/2024  M66 MPH          Kimball            NE   AWOS

            Kimball AWOS site. Sustained winds 50 mph.

0355 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 9 SSW Bushnell          41.12N 103.98W
04/06/2024  M60 MPH          Kimball            NE   Mesonet

            Echo mesonet site. Sustained winds 50 mph.

0355 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 NE Harrisburg         41.59N 103.67W
04/06/2024  M62 MPH          Banner             NE   Mesonet

            Charlie mesonet site. Sustained winds 52
            mph.

0345 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SSE Federal           41.25N 105.09W
04/06/2024  M67 MPH          Laramie            WY   Public

&&
Local storm report, Apr 6, 5:30 PM MDT, 3 hours 8 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
530 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

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

0434 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 W Gering              41.83N 103.71W
04/06/2024  M65 MPH          Scotts Bluff       NE   Mesonet

            Scottsbluff RAWS site. Sustained winds 45
            mph.

&&
Local storm report, Apr 6, 5:34 PM MDT, 3 hours 4 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
534 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

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

0505 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 S South Greeley High  41.07N 104.81W
04/06/2024  M90 MPH          Laramie            WY   Mesonet

            EW6745 Cheyenne CWOP site. Sustained winds
            41 mph.

&&
Local storm report, Apr 6, 6:04 PM MDT, 2 hours 34 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
604 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

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

0524 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 7 WNW Redington         41.62N 103.43W
04/06/2024  M61 MPH          Banner             NE   Trained Spotter

            Report received from well known weather
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Local storm report, Apr 6, 7:26 PM MDT, 1 hour 12 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
726 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

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

0716 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 8 WSW Hillsdale         41.16N 104.61W
04/06/2024  M63 MPH          Laramie            WY   Dept of Highways

            Cheyenne East WYDOT site. Sustained winds 47
            mph.

0714 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Gun Barrel              41.45N 104.35W
04/06/2024  M75 MPH          Laramie            WY   Dept of Highways

            Gun Barrel WYDOT site. Sustained winds 49
            mph.

0712 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 12 S Federal            41.10N 105.08W
04/06/2024  M65 MPH          Laramie            WY   Dept of Highways

            Otto WYDOT site. Sustained winds 47 mph.

0712 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NNW Whitaker          41.42N 104.87W
04/06/2024  M70 MPH          Laramie            WY   Dept of Highways

            Whitaker WYDOT site. Sustained winds 54 mph.

0706 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 7 S Chugwater           41.65N 104.85W
04/06/2024  M68 MPH          Laramie            WY   Dept of Highways

            Bear Creek WYDOT site. Sustained winds 52
            mph.

0706 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 7 SW Federal            41.20N 105.20W
04/06/2024  M62 MPH          Laramie            WY   Dept of Highways

            Wildcat Trail WYDOT site. Sustained winds 43
            mph.

0706 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 WNW Pumpkin Vine      41.05N 105.47W
04/06/2024  M60 MPH          Albany             WY   Dept of Highways

            Pumpkin Vine WYDOT site. Sustained winds 40
            mph.

0706 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NNW Vedauwoo          41.16N 105.40W
04/06/2024  M70 MPH          Albany             WY   Dept of Highways

            Vedauwoo WYDOT site. Sustained winds 50 mph.

0705 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NW Cheyenne           41.16N 104.81W
04/06/2024  M66 MPH          Laramie            WY   ASOS

            Cheyenne ASOS. Sustained winds 38 mph.

0705 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 WNW Buford            41.13N 105.34W
04/06/2024  M64 MPH          Albany             WY   Dept of Highways

            Lone Tree WYDOT site. Sustained winds 50
            mph.

0702 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 E Buford              41.10N 105.21W
04/06/2024  M73 MPH          Laramie            WY   Dept of Highways

            Remount WYDOT site. Sustained winds 45 mph.

0701 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Rock River              41.73N 105.98W
04/06/2024  M59 MPH          Albany             WY   Mesonet

            RKRIVR UPR site. Sustained winds 33 mph.

0658 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 10 WSW Warren Af Base   41.08N 105.04W
04/06/2024  M70 MPH          Laramie            WY   Mesonet

            EMKAY UPR site.

0658 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NE Buford             41.12N 105.28W
04/06/2024  M64 MPH          Albany             WY   Dept of Highways

            Buford East WYDOT site. Sustained winds 47
            mph.

0656 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 7 ESE Arlington         41.55N 106.09W
04/06/2024  M62 MPH          Carbon             WY   Dept of Highways

            Cooper Cove WYDOT site. Sustained winds 43
            mph.

0655 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 WSW Pine Bluffs       41.15N 104.13W
04/06/2024  M64 MPH          Laramie            WY   AWOS

            Pine Bluffs AWOS. Sustained winds 46 mph.

0655 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 9 SSE Gun Barrel        41.33N 104.27W
04/06/2024  E60 MPH          Laramie            WY   Mesonet

            Alpha Mesonet site. Sustained winds 43 mph.

0652 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 11 SE Arlington         41.50N 106.05W
04/06/2024  M65 MPH          Albany             WY   Dept of Highways

            Strouss Hill WYDOT site. Sustained winds 39
            mph.

0645 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 15 ESE Jay Em           42.38N 104.10W
04/06/2024  M60 MPH          Goshen             WY   Mesonet

            SHPCR1 UPR site. Sustained 45 mph.

0642 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 E Arlington           41.59N 106.18W
04/06/2024  M63 MPH          Carbon             WY   Dept of Highways

            Arlington East WYDOT site. Sustained winds
            37 mph.

0635 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 E Scottsbluff         41.87N 103.59W
04/06/2024  M63 MPH          Scotts Bluff       NE   ASOS

            Scottsbluff ASOS. Sustained winds 40 mph.

0634 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 W Gering              41.83N 103.71W
04/06/2024  M70 MPH          Scotts Bluff       NE   Mesonet

            Scottsbluff RAWS site. Sustained winds 49
            mph.

0615 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 SSW Sidney            41.10N 102.99W
04/06/2024  M62 MPH          Cheyenne           NE   ASOS

            Sidney ASOS. Sustained winds 40 mph.

0615 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 S Kimball             41.19N 103.67W
04/06/2024  M73 MPH          Kimball            NE   AWOS

            Kimball AWOS. Sustained winds 53 mph.

0612 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 7 WNW Lorenzo           41.07N 103.16W
04/06/2024  M64 MPH          Cheyenne           NE   Mesonet

            FW8225 Sidney CWOP site. Sustained winds 43
            mph.

0558 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 SSE La Grange         41.57N 104.12W
04/06/2024  M64 MPH          Goshen             WY   Mesonet

            LAGRAN UPR site.

0555 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 9 SSW Bushnell          41.12N 103.98W
04/06/2024  M63 MPH          Kimball            NE   Mesonet

            Echo Mesonet site. Sustained winds 45 mph.

0555 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 NE Harrisburg         41.59N 103.67W
04/06/2024  M59 MPH          Banner             NE   Mesonet

            Charlie Mesonet site. Sustained winds 50
            mph.

0551 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 8 S Gering              41.72N 103.67W
04/06/2024  M60 MPH          Scotts Bluff       NE   Mesonet

            FW1433 Gering CWOP site.

&&
Local storm report, Apr 6, 8:04 PM MDT, 34 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
804 PM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024

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

0803 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NW Cheyenne           41.16N 104.81W
04/06/2024  M83 MPH          Laramie            WY   ASOS

            Cheyenne ASOS.

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