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High Wind Warning 51, NWS Cheyenne, WY

December 27, 20244 counties in Wyoming; Cheyenne County, Kimball County, Nebraska

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Dec 27, 2024, 1:11 AM MST for 4 counties in Wyoming; Cheyenne County, Kimball County, Nebraska. It took effect at Dec 27, 2024, 11:00 PM MST. It was in force for 66 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
Dec 27, 2024, 1:11 AM MST (08:11 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 27, 2024, 11:00 PM MST
Expired
Dec 30, 2024, 5:00 PM MST
In force
66 hr
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

Counties Cheyenne County, NE, Kimball County, NE, Albany County, WY, Carbon County, WY, Laramie County, WY, Platte County, WY

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 43 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:11 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
Dec 28, 4:48 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Wnw Buford, WYMesonet station UR535 Sherws.
Dec 28, 4:56 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 623 Nw Arlington, WYMesonet station WY22 2.7 NW Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 5:09 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Wnw Buford, WYMesonet station UR535 Sherws.
Dec 28, 5:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Nw Arlington, WYMesonet station WY22 2.7 NW Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 5:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 Wnw Buford, WYMesonet station WY36 2.4 NW Buford (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 5:34 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 594 W Muddy Gap, WYCamp Creek RAWS site gusts 59 MPH.
Dec 28, 6:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5811 Se Arlington, WYMesonet station WY25 10.7 SE Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 6:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Vedauwoo, WYMesonet station KVDW Vedauwoo (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 6:26 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Ese Arlington, WYMesonet station WY24 6.9 E Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 6:29 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Wnw Buford, WYMesonet station UR535 Sherws.
Dec 28, 6:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Ese Arlington, WYMesonet station WY24 6.9 E Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 6:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 E Arlington, WYMesonet station WY23 1.6 E Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 6:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 Wnw Buford, WYMesonet station UP203 2.0 W Buford (UPR).
Dec 28, 6:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 Wnw Buford, WYMesonet station WY36 2.4 NW Buford (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 6:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 627 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMesonet station WY18 Halleck Ridge (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 7:32 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 657 Ese Arlington, WYMesonet station WY24 6.9 E Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 7:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Ne Pumpkin Vine, WYMesonet station UR351 3.1 NE Pumpkin Vine (UPR).
Dec 28, 7:46 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Sse Bordeaux, WYMesonet station KBRX 1.4 S Bordeaux (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 7:46 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 604 Nnw Vedauwoo, WYMesonet station WY28 3.9 NW Vedauwoo (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 7:59 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 682 Wnw Buford, WYMesonet station UP203 2.0 W Buford (UPR).
Dec 28, 8:02 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 632 Wnw Buford, WYMesonet station WY36 2.4 NW Buford (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 8:06 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Vedauwoo, WYMesonet station KVDW Vedauwoo (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 8:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6013 Ne Centennial, WYMesonet station WY26 12.6 NE Centennial (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 8:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 E Arlington, WYMesonet station WY23 1.6 E Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 8:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Nnw Arlington, WYMesonet station KARL 0.6 NW Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 8:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 653 Nw Arlington, WYMesonet station WY22 2.7 NW Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 8:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 667 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMesonet station WY18 Halleck Ridge (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 8:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 598 S Chugwater, WYMesonet station WY40 7.5 S Chugwater (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 9:13 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Rock River, WYMesonet station UR345 Rock River (UPR).
Dec 28, 9:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Sse Bordeaux, WYMesonet station KBRX 1.4 S Bordeaux (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 9:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 627 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMesonet station WY18 Halleck Ridge (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 9:22 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Wnw Buford, WYMesonet station WY36 2.4 NW Buford (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 9:26 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Vedauwoo, WYMesonet station KVDW Vedauwoo (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 9:26 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 651 Ene Buford, WYMesonet station WY37 1.1 E Buford (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 9:32 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 Wnw Buford, WYMesonet station UP203 2.0 W Buford (UPR).
Dec 28, 9:46 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 Nnw Arlington, WYMesonet station KARL 0.6 NW Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 9:52 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 633 Nw Arlington, WYMesonet station WY22 2.7 NW Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 9:52 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 667 Sw Federal, WYMesonet station WY48 7.4 SW Federal (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 9:56 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6511 Se Arlington, WYMesonet station WY25 10.7 SE Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 10:02 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 662 E Arlington, WYMesonet station WY23 1.6 E Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 10:06 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6014 Wnw Laramie, WYMesonet station WY27 14.5 SW Bosler (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 10:06 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 655 E Buford, WYMesonet station WY29 4.8 E Buford (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 10:06 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6613 Ne Centennial, WYMesonet station WY26 12.6 NE Centennial (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 10:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 627 Ese Arlington, WYMesonet station WY24 6.9 E Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 28, 10:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6913 Ne Centennial, WYWYDOT sensor at Quealy Dome.
Dec 28, 11:50 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6811 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYMesonet station UP226 10.5 NW Natural Fort (UPR).
Dec 28, 3:36 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 617 Nw Elk Mountain, WYWYDOT sensor at Halleck Ridge. Sustained winds of 37 to 41 MPH.
Dec 28, 4:26 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 Nw Elk Mountain, WYWYDOT sensor at Halleck Ridge. Sustained winds at 40 MPH.
Dec 28, 8:12 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 643 Ese Elk Mountain, WYWYDOT sensor at County Road 402.
Dec 28, 9:54 PM MSTSNOW 12.814 Wnw Centennial, WYMEDICINE BOW SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10512 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.8 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 16 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER THE PAST 16 HOURS. CRITERIA REACHED AT APPROX 930 PM.
Dec 29, 10:52 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5811 Se Arlington, WYMesonet station WY25 10.7 SE Arlington (WYDOT).
Dec 29, 12:30 PM MSTSNOW 20.37 Wsw Centennial, WYCINNABAR PARK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 9707 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.4 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER THE PAST 25 HOURS.
Dec 29, 12:31 PM MSTSNOW 20.27 Nw Centennial, WYBROOKLYN LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10250 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.3 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15.5 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER THE PAST 25 HOURS.
Dec 29, 12:32 PM MSTSNOW 1210 Ssw Arlington, WYSAND LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10098 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.8 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER THE PAST 25 HOURS.
Dec 29, 12:34 PM MSTSNOW 2414 W Centennial, WYNORTH FRENCH CREEK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10153 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.6 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER THE PAST 25 HOURS.
Dec 29, 4:29 PM MSTSNOW 198 Sw Skyline, WYBLACKHALL MOUNTAIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 9838 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.3 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER THE PAST 25 HOURS ENDING AT 1100 AM. CRITERIA REACHED AT APPROX 1100 PM ON THE 28
Dec 29, 4:32 PM MSTSNOW 16.915 Ssw Encampment, WYWHISKEY PARK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 9020 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.3 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 13 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER THE PAST 25 HOURS ENDING AT 1100 AM.
Dec 29, 4:36 PM MSTSNOW 18.512 Sw Encampment, WYLITTLE SNAKE RIVER SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8928 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.4 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 13 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER THE PAST 25 HOURS ENDING AT 1100 AM.
Dec 29, 4:38 PM MSTSNOW 18.910 Wsw Encampment, WYOLD BATTLE SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 9860 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.3 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER THE PAST 25 HOURS ENDING AT 1100 AM.
Dec 29, 5:26 PM MSTSNOW 27.214 Wnw Centennial, WYMEDICINE BOW SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10512 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.7 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 16 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER THE PAST 25 HOURS. CRITERIA REACHED AT APPROX. 9:50 PM 12/28.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Rapid City, SD (KUNR), launched 00:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 324 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, Rapid City, SD at 00:00Z on 2024-12-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Rapid City, SD at 00:00Z on 2024-12-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -25 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1722 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
27 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-25 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-48 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

133 
WWUS75 KCYS 270811
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
111 AM MST Fri Dec 27 2024

WYZ106-280000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0050.241228T0600Z-241229T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0051.241228T0600Z-241229T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
111 AM MST Fri Dec 27 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph likely.

* WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and 
  Wheatland.

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ110-280000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0050.241228T0600Z-241231T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0051.241228T0600Z-241231T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Elk Mountain and Arlington
111 AM MST Fri Dec 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph likely.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-280000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0050.241228T0600Z-241229T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0051.241228T0600Z-241229T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, Buford,
Horse Creek, and Pumpkin Vine
111 AM MST Fri Dec 27 2024

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

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

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

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ104-109-280000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0051.241228T1000Z-241229T0300Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Central Carbon County-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam and Rawlins
111 AM MST Fri Dec 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Central Carbon County and Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high 
wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ107-115-118-280000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0051.241228T1500Z-241229T0300Z/
East Platte County-Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Wheatland, Bosler, Guernsey, Cheyenne,
and Laramie
111 AM MST Fri Dec 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY 
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Central Laramie County, East Platte County, and Laramie 
  Valley.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high 
wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$

Claycomb
11 follow-up statements
243 
WWUS75 KCYS 272142
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
242 PM MST Fri Dec 27 2024

WYZ104-109-281200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0051.241228T1000Z-241229T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0051.241228T0900Z-241229T0300Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Central Carbon County-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam and Rawlins
242 PM MST Fri Dec 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Carbon County and Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ106-281200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.241228T0600Z-241229T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
242 PM MST Fri Dec 27 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph likely.

* WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and 
  Wheatland.

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ110-281200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.241228T0600Z-241231T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
242 PM MST Fri Dec 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 
PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph likely.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-281200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.241228T0600Z-241229T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Vedauwoo, Pumpkin Vine, Whitaker,
Federal, and Horse Creek
242 PM MST Fri Dec 27 2024

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

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

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

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ107-115-118-281200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0051.241228T1500Z-241229T0300Z/
East Platte County-Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Guernsey, Bosler, Laramie, Wheatland, and
Cheyenne
242 PM MST Fri Dec 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH 
SATURDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Central Laramie County, East Platte County, and Laramie 
  Valley.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high 
wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$

MM
654 
WWUS75 KCYS 280857
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
157 AM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

WYZ107-115-118-290300-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0051.241228T1500Z-241229T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0051.241228T1500Z-241229T0300Z/
East Platte County-Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Laramie, Guernsey, Wheatland, Cheyenne,
and Bosler
157 AM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Central Laramie County, East Platte County, and Laramie 
  Valley.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ106-290300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241229T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
157 AM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph likely.

* WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and 
  Wheatland.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ110-290300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
157 AM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph likely.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-290300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241229T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Whitaker, Federal, Vedauwoo,
Pumpkin Vine, and Horse Creek
157 AM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ104-109-290300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.241228T0900Z-241229T0300Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Central Carbon County-
Including the cities of Rawlins and Seminoe Dam
157 AM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Carbon County and Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains.

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

Fuller
547 
WWUS75 KCYS 282008
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
108 PM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

WYZ104-109-290300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241229T0300Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Central Carbon County-
Including the cities of Rawlins and Seminoe Dam
108 PM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Carbon County and Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains.

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ106-291200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241229T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
108 PM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph likely.

* WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and 
  Wheatland.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ107-115-118-290300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241229T0300Z/
East Platte County-Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Laramie, Cheyenne, Wheatland, Bosler, and
Guernsey
108 PM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Central Laramie County, East Platte County, and Laramie 
  Valley.

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ110-291200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
108 PM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph likely.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-291200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241229T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Whitaker, Horse Creek, Vedauwoo, Pumpkin
Vine, Federal, and Buford
108 PM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

Dewey
091 
WWUS75 KCYS 282022
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
122 PM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

WYZ104-109-290300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241229T0300Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Central Carbon County-
Including the cities of Rawlins and Seminoe Dam
122 PM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Carbon County and Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains.

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ106-291100-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241229T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
122 PM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph likely.

* WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and 
  Wheatland.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ107-115-118-290300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241229T0300Z/
East Platte County-Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Wheatland, Laramie, Guernsey, Bosler, and
Cheyenne
122 PM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Central Laramie County, East Platte County, and Laramie 
  Valley.

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

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ110-291100-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
122 PM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph likely.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-291100-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241229T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Federal, Horse
Creek, Vedauwoo, and Whitaker
122 PM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

DS
654 
WWUS75 KCYS 290153
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
653 PM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

WYZ104-107-109-115-118-290300-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241229T0300Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-East Platte County-Central
Carbon County-Laramie Valley-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Laramie, Rawlins, Seminoe Dam, Wheatland,
Guernsey, Bosler, and Cheyenne
653 PM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Strong gusty winds earlier today have weakened with current gusts 
below 35 MPH. Diminishing winds are forecast to continue late this 
evening.

$$

WYZ106-291200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241229T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
653 PM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph likely.

* WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and 
  Wheatland.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ110-291200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
653 PM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph likely.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of snow are expected tonight. 
  Visibilities may be reduced to 1 mile or less in light to moderate 
  snow, and areas of blowing and drifting snow, mainly between mile 
  markers 250 and 280.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-291200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241229T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Federal, Vedauwoo, Horse Creek, Whitaker,
Pumpkin Vine, and Buford
653 PM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

Trudel
794 
WWUS75 KCYS 290447
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
947 PM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

WYZ106-291200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241229T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
947 PM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph likely.

* WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and 
  Wheatland.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ110-291300-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
947 PM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph likely.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of snow are expected tonight. 
  Visibilities may be reduced to 1 mile or less in light to moderate 
  snow, and areas of blowing and drifting snow, mainly between mile 
  markers 250 and 280.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-291200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241229T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Federal, Vedauwoo, Horse Creek, Whitaker,
Pumpkin Vine, and Buford
947 PM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

Trudel
301 
WWUS75 KCYS 290821
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
121 AM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

WYZ106-116-117-290930-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241229T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-South Laramie
Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Vedauwoo, Horse Creek, Federal, Bordeaux,
Whitaker, Buford, and Pumpkin Vine
121 AM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished below warning thresholds. Therefore, the High 
Wind Warning is cancelled. Another round of high winds will be 
possible Sunday night.

$$

WYZ110-291630-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
121 AM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of snow are expected tonight. 
  Visibilities may be reduced to 1 mile or less in light to moderate 
  snow, and areas of blowing and drifting snow, mainly between mile 
  markers 250 and 280.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

Fuller
186 
WWUS75 KCYS 290848
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
148 AM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

WYZ110-300015-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
148 AM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of snow are expected Saturday night. 
  Visibilities may be reduced to 1 mile or less in light to moderate 
  snow, and areas of blowing and drifting snow, mainly between mile 
  markers 250 and 280.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ106-300015-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0052.241230T0300Z-241230T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
148 AM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and 
  Wheatland.

* WHEN...From this evening through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high 
wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-300015-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0052.241230T0300Z-241231T0000Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Vedauwoo, Horse Creek, Federal, Whitaker,
Buford, and Pumpkin Vine
148 AM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...From this evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high 
wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ118-300015-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0052.241230T0600Z-241231T0000Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Cheyenne
148 AM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Central Laramie County, including the city of Cheyenne.

* WHEN...From this evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high 
wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$

WYZ119-300015-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0052.241230T0900Z-241231T0000Z/
East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Pine Bluffs
148 AM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...East Laramie County, including the city of Pine Bluffs.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high 
wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$

NEZ054-055-300015-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0052.241230T1200Z-241231T0000Z/
Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Including the cities of Kimball, Sidney, and Brownson
148 AM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Cheyenne County and Kimball County, including the cities 
  of Sidney and Kimball.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high 
wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$

Fuller
718 
WWUS75 KCYS 291950
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1250 PM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

WYZ106-301200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0052.241230T0300Z-241230T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0051.241230T0300Z-241230T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
1250 PM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and 
  Wheatland.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-301200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0052.241230T0300Z-241231T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0051.241230T0300Z-241231T0000Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Horse Creek, Buford, Whitaker, Vedauwoo,
Federal, and Pumpkin Vine
1250 PM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ118-301200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0052.241230T0600Z-241231T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0051.241230T0600Z-241231T0000Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Cheyenne
1250 PM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Central Laramie County, including the city of Cheyenne.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ119-301200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0052.241230T0900Z-241231T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0051.241230T0900Z-241231T0000Z/
East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Pine Bluffs
1250 PM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...East Laramie County, including the city of Pine Bluffs.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NEZ054-055-301200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0052.241230T1200Z-241231T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0051.241230T1200Z-241231T0000Z/
Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Including the cities of Sidney, Brownson, and Kimball
1250 PM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Cheyenne County and Kimball County, including the cities 
  of Sidney and Kimball.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ110-301200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
1250 PM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of snow are expected through Monday 
  afternoon. Visibilities may be reduced to 1 mile or less in light 
  to moderate snow, and areas of blowing and drifting 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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

Dewey
763 
WWUS75 KCYS 301133
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
433 AM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

WYZ106-301245-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241230T1200Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
433 AM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds have diminished below warning thresholds. Therefore, the High 
Wind Warning will be allowed to expire. However, wind gusts up to 50 
mph will be possible over the next few hours.

$$

WYZ110-310000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Elk Mountain and Arlington
433 AM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of snow are expected through Monday 
  afternoon. Visibilities may be reduced to 1 mile or less in light 
  to moderate snow, and areas of blowing and drifting 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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ116-117-310000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Federal, Buford, Vedauwoo, Horse Creek,
Whitaker, and Pumpkin Vine
433 AM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ118-310000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/
Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Cheyenne
433 AM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Central Laramie County, including the city of Cheyenne.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WYZ119-310000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/
East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Pine Bluffs
433 AM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...East Laramie County, including the city of Pine Bluffs.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NEZ054-055-310000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0051.241230T1200Z-241231T0000Z/
Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Including the cities of Brownson, Kimball, and Sidney
433 AM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Cheyenne County and Kimball County, including the cities 
  of Sidney and Kimball.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers.

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 stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

Fuller
963 
WWUS75 KCYS 302352
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
452 PM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

NEZ054-055-WYZ110-116>119-310100-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/
Kimball County-Cheyenne County-North Snowy Range Foothills-South
Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-Central Laramie
County-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Arlington, Whitaker, Buford, Kimball,
Pine Bluffs, Horse Creek, Cheyenne, Elk Mountain, Pumpkin Vine,
Federal, Vedauwoo, Sidney, and Brownson
452 PM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds have diminished below warning thresholds. Therefore, the High 
Wind Warning will be allowed to expire.
Winds have diminished below warning thresholds. However, wind gusts 
up to 50 mph will be possible over the next few hours.

$$

Cox

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Cheyenne, WY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Dec 26, 10:18 PM MST, 2 hours 53 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Strong winds and mountain snowfall will continue through Friday morning. Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect.
  • After a brief lull, mountain snowfall will resume Friday afternoon and continue through Saturday morning. A Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory have been issued for the Sierra Madre and Snowy ranges respectively.
  • There is lower confidence in high winds late tonight through Friday, but higher confidence in an extended period of strong winds beginning Friday night and continuing through Monday. Occasional lulls will be possible. High Wind Watches have been issued.
  • Aside from lulls Saturday morning and Sunday, mountain snowfall will continue through Monday. The final storm in this series will bring a chance for impactful snowfall on the High Plains on Monday.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 26, 10:18 PM MST, 2 hours 53 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1018 PM MST Thu Dec 26 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Strong winds and mountain snowfall will continue through
  Friday morning. Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect.

- After a brief lull, mountain snowfall will resume Friday
  afternoon and continue through Saturday morning. A Winter
  Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory have been issued for
  the Sierra Madre and Snowy ranges respectively.

- There is lower confidence in high winds late tonight through
  Friday, but higher confidence in an extended period of strong
  winds beginning Friday night and continuing through Monday.
  Occasional lulls will be possible. High Wind Watches have been
  issued.

- Aside from lulls Saturday morning and Sunday, mountain
  snowfall will continue through Monday. The final storm in this
  series will bring a chance for impactful snowfall on the High
  Plains on Monday.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
Issued at 300 PM MST Thu Dec 26 2024

A shortwave trough is moving through the mountains and into the High
plains this afternoon. This wave has caused some precipitation to
develop over the Rawlins through Laramie area. Also, this evening
the lee cyclone off the Laramie range will start to push east and
relax the pressure gradient over our area. Since westerly flow is
still the predominant flow pattern through this time, there's not
much confidence that any potential precipitation cause by this wave
will be produced past the Laramie range due to downsloping. However,
later tonight there is a brief period to which we switch to a more
Northwest flow to give us a slight chance for a dusting for the
areas just east of I-25. During this time there is an area of
Frontogenesis that will aide in forcing over the high plains. Also,
there is some isentropic lift that will also aide in forcing to
produce some precipitation. However, there is a lot of dry air from
700mb to the surface to overcome. Dewpoint depressions are also
fairly large (10+). While the radar may depict some returns, it may
be mostly virga. There is a chance the virga will help us saturate
the column faster its a very limited window for this to happen
(4hrs) and not confident if the environment will saturate quick
enough to produce a dusting. To further add to the uncertainty,
Westerly flow returns in the morning and becomes the predominant
regime once more and will dry out the environment.

For Friday into Saturday, Friday will be a break from the wind with
some partially cloudy skies for most of the morning into the
afternoon. Late afternoon into the overnight period another
shortwave will push through the mountains and high plains. Looking
at the GFS 2PVU pressure surface map, there is a wave that slightly
weakens as it moves east past the Rockies mountains that it should
still produce enough lift to create some snow for the Sierra Madres
and Snowy Mountains. There is a uncertainty as to whether or not the
Laramie range will also experience some snow. Couple with the timing
of this wave the pressure gradient will tighten as produce another
high wind event. The height differences between Craig and Casper
start to increase to 60+ meters at the 850mb level and 50+ meters at
the 700mb level. The random forest Machine learning algorithm also
increases the probabilities for 60-70 mph gust from 40 to 80 percent
at Arlington Saturday morning leading to higher confidence in a high
wind watch. To further add to the higher confidence, The GFS 850-
500mb omega field indicates strong subsident flow between -15 to -20
to help aid in the production of those stronger winds. Due to the
prolonged high wind signal over the Arlington area, a long duration
watch seemed like the best bet considering there wasn't a clear
signal for a break in the high wind/mountain wave activity. For the
summit and Bordeaux areas there appeared to be a small break into
the winds so the watch is going from 06z Saturday to 12z Sunday.

As for the snow in the Sierra Madre and Snowy Ranges...

Looking at NAEFS ensemble table, the Integrated Water Vapor
Transport (IVT), showing values in the 95th percentile from 18z
Friday to 06 Saturday with a small break in the overnight period.
When compared to model guidance of 700mb RH, NAEFS matches up fairly
well with the surge of moisture coming from the Pacific ocean and
being caught by the Rocky Mountains. With this plume of moisture and
westerly flow for a strong upslope event, A winter storm warning was
issued for the Sierra Madre Range where between 10 to 15 inches of
snow could develop in that 12 hour time period. However, the Snowy
Range may only get 6 to 12 inches with the most confidence in those
Advisory level accumulations.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Issued at 300 PM MST Thu Dec 26 2024

Active weather will continue to the end of 2024 as the train of
storm systems off of the Pacific continues.

Picking up on Saturday morning, the shortwave trough responsible for
the Friday night round of mountain snowfall and wind will be pushing
out of the area. Forecast soundings show drier air moving into the
cloud layer in the early morning, ushering in the next lull in
mountain snowfall for the morning hours Saturday. While a lull in
snowfall is expected, we won't get so lucky with the winds, with
strong winds expected to ramp up through the day Saturday. There is
high confidence in strong winds for the wind prone areas, but the
current watch may need to be expanded to adjacent areas for the
daytime hours Saturday with widespread 45 to 60-knot 700-mb winds
forecast by several models over southeast Wyoming. The lull in
mountain snowfall will also be brief, as the nose of a 140+knot 200-
mb jet streak pushes into the area by midday Saturday. The break in
snowfall could be as short as 6 hours or less. Abundant moisture
will be streaming in from the Pacific in a solid atmospheric river
setup Saturday afternoon into Saturday night. NAEFS mean integrated
water vapor transport values are above the 90th percentile of
climatology for most of the area, and approaching the climatological
maximum along the WY/CO border. With good synoptic support from the
left exit region of the jet streak aloft combined with very moist
upslope flow, expecting another round of moderate to perhaps heavy
snowfall in the mountains. Recent model guidance is also beginning
to show subtle isentropic lift developing with WNW mid-level flow
slightly overrunning a NW to SE oriented frontal boundary. Combined
with modest frontogenesis, expect some radar echos to develop
Saturday evening over the High Plains. It's uncertain if this will
be able to reach the ground with a dry boundary layer and downslope
westerly winds, but some mixed rain and snow showers may be
possible. For now, nudged PoPs up slightly to a slight chance for
Wyoming, but this may need to be expanded to Nebraska with later
updates.

The next lull in mountain snow will be during the day Sunday as the
ridge axis passes overhead and shifts the moisture plume north of
our area for 6 to 12 hours. The final shortwave in this parade of
storms will push in rapidly from the west Sunday night into Monday,
resuming mountain snowfall quickly. In addition to boosting the wind
speeds across the area once again, this system will be the best
chance for High Plains snowfall we have seen in a while, especially
north of the North Platte River valley. While models are in good
agreement in showing lee-cyclogenesis Sunday night into Monday,
ensembles are also fairly well clustered around a surface low track
from Casper towards central Nebraska. Northerly flow north of the
track will be the primary area for snowfall, while westerly to
northwesterly flow south of the track may undercut snowfall and
limit accumulation potential south of the North Platte River valley
over the plains. This is still a ways out with potential for change,
but will need to be monitored over the coming days. Regardless of
the precipitation outcome, much colder air is expected to push in
for the entire area Monday into Tuesday, and we do expect the strong
winds to finally abate by Tuesday morning.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1012 PM MST Thu Dec 26 2024

A series of disturbances will move across the terminals in
westerly flow aloft, producing occasionally gusty winds and
extensive cloud cover.

Wyoming TAFS...For Rawlins, ceilings will range from 1500 to
2300 feet until 15Z, then will be near 10000 feet and lower
again to 3500 feet after 00Z. For Laramie and Cheyenne, ceilings
will be near 15000 feet, with occasional ceilings near 3500 feet
at Laramie until 09Z. Winds will gust to 35 knots at Rawlins,
to 30 knots at Laramie from 16Z to 00Z, and to 35 knots at
Cheyenne until 00Z.

Nebraska TAFS...Scattered to broken clouds near 15000 feet will
prevail. Winds will gust to 25 knots at Scottsbluff until 09Z,
and gust to 25 knots at all terminals from 14Z to 00Z.

&&

.CYS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WY...High Wind Warning until 11 PM MST this evening for WYZ106.
     High Wind Watch from Friday evening through late Saturday
     night for WYZ106-116-117.
     High Wind Watch from Friday evening through Monday afternoon
     for WYZ110.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 5 AM MST Friday for WYZ112-114.
     Winter Storm Warning from 11 AM Friday to 5 AM MST Saturday
     for WYZ112.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 11 AM Friday to 5 AM MST Saturday
     for WYZ114.
NE...None.

&&

SHORT TERM...MM
LONG TERM...MN
AVIATION...RUBIN
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 26, 6:28 AM MST, 18 hours 43 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
628 AM MST Thu Dec 26 2024

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ101>119-271330-
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-
628 AM MST Thu Dec 26 2024

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Strong winds develop in the wind prone areas this morning. High
Wind Warnings are in effect through 8 PM this evening for portions
of southeast Wyoming.

Moderate snow accumulations are expected on west facing slopes of
the Snowy and Sierra Madre Ranges. Winter Weather Advisories are
in effect from noon until 5 AM Friday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

Strong winds could become fairly widespread across southeast
Wyoming Friday through the weekend. These strong winds will
likely impact travel for light weight and high profile vehicles
across southeast Wyoming...especially in our wind prone areas.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 26, 10:21 PM MST, 2 hours 50 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1021 PM MST Thu Dec 26 2024

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

0352 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SSE Bordeaux          41.93N 104.94W
12/26/2024  M56 MPH          Platte             WY   Mesonet

            Mesonet station KBRX 1.4 S Bordeaux (WYDOT).

&&

TT

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 27, 1:11 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchCYSAlbany, Carbon, Laramie, Platte25 hr
Dec 27, 2:55 PM MSTWinter Storm WarningCYSAlbany, Carbon44 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.