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High Wind Warning 10, NWS Cheyenne, WY

February 2, 20256 counties in Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Feb 2, 2025, 2:50 AM MST for 6 counties in Wyoming. It took effect at Feb 2, 2025, 5:00 AM MST. It was in force for 30 hr. 59 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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

The facts

Issued
Feb 2, 2025, 2:50 AM MST (09:50 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 2, 2025, 5:00 AM MST
Expired
Feb 3, 2025, 11:00 AM MST
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

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

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 2, 5:28 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMesonet station WY19 2.9 NW Elk Mountain (WYDOT).
Feb 2, 6:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Ese Elk Mountain, WYMesonet station WY20 2.5 SE Elk Mountain (WYDOT).
Feb 2, 6:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMesonet station WY19 2.9 NW Elk Mountain (WYDOT).
Feb 2, 7:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 673 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMesonet station WY19 2.9 NW Elk Mountain (WYDOT).
Feb 2, 7:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 707 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMesonet station WY18 Halleck Ridge (WYDOT).
Feb 2, 7:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Ne Rawlins, WYASOS station KRWL 1 ENE Rawlins.
Feb 2, 8:50 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 605 Sw Muddy Gap, WY
Feb 2, 8:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 Ne Rawlins, WYASOS station KRWL 1 ENE Rawlins.
Feb 2, 9:00 AM MSTSNOW 15.512 Sw Encampment, WYSTORM TOTAL SNOW. LITTLE SNAKE RIVER SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8928 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.2 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 13 TO 1.
Feb 2, 9:00 AM MSTSNOW 16.18 Sw Skyline, WYSTORM TOTAL SNOW. BLACKHALL MOUNTAIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 9838 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.1 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1.
Feb 2, 9:10 AM MSTSNOW 14.810 Wsw Encampment, WYSTORM TOTAL SNOW. OLD BATTLE SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 9860 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.0 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15 TO 1.
Feb 2, 9:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 737 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMesonet station WY18 Halleck Ridge (WYDOT).
Feb 2, 10:00 AM MSTSNOW 20.914 Wnw Centennial, WYSTORM TOTAL SNOW. MEDICINE BOW SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10512 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.3 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 16 TO 1.
Feb 2, 10:17 AM MSTSNOW 17.17 Nw Centennial, WYBROOKLYN LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10250 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.1 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15.5 TO 1.
Feb 2, 10:20 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Skyline, WYMesonet station KSKL Skyline (WYDOT).
Feb 2, 10:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 742 Ne Rawlins, WYASOS station KRWL 1 ENE Rawlins.
Feb 2, 11:50 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6012 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYMesonet station WY38 11.8 S Federal (WYDOT).
Feb 2, 12:10 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 598 S Chugwater, WYMesonet station WY40 7.5 S Chugwater (WYDOT).
Feb 2, 12:20 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 589 Ene Woods Landing, WYMesonet station FW4449 Laramie.
Feb 2, 12:40 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 Sse Bordeaux, WYMesonet station KBRX 1.4 S Bordeaux (WYDOT).
Feb 2, 12:46 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 658 S Sibley Peak, WYMesonet station WY1 8.4 S Sibley Peak (WYDOT).
Feb 2, 1:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 758 S Sibley Peak, WYWYDOT Sensor at Coleman.
Feb 2, 1:26 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 657 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYWYDOT Sensor at Mile Marker 353.
Feb 2, 1:26 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 698 S Chugwater, WYMesonet station WY40 7.5 S Chugwater (WYDOT).
Feb 2, 1:29 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 626 E Buford, WYMesonet station UR474 Granws.
Feb 2, 2:29 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7511 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYMesonet station UP226 10.5 NW Natural Fort (UPR).
Feb 2, 2:53 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 E Torrington, WYASOS station KTOR Torrington Airport - Tor.
Feb 2, 3:20 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 618 S Sibley Peak, WYMesonet station WY1 8.4 S Sibley Peak (WYDOT).
Feb 2, 3:20 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Nnw Whitaker, WYMesonet station KWTR 0.6 NW Whitaker (WYDOT).
Feb 2, 3:20 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 638 S Chugwater, WYMesonet station WY40 7.5 S Chugwater (WYDOT).
Feb 2, 3:20 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 682 E Torrington, WYASOS station KTOR Torrington Airport. Peak Wind of 68 MPH.
Feb 2, 3:36 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Nw Cheyenne, WYASOS station KCYS Cheyenne Airport - Cys.
Feb 2, 4:16 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Ene Buford, WYWYDOT Sensor at Buford East.
Feb 2, 7:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Skyline, WYMesonet station KSKL Skyline (WYDOT).
Feb 2, 7:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 628 S Chugwater, WYMesonet station WY40 7.5 S Chugwater (WYDOT).
Feb 2, 10:53 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Ne Rawlins, WYASOS station KRWL 1 ENE Rawlins.
Feb 2, 11:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Nw Arlington, WYMesonet station WY22 2.7 NW Arlington (WYDOT).
Feb 2, 11:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 598 S Chugwater, WYMesonet station WY40 7.5 S Chugwater (WYDOT).
Feb 2, 11:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 643 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMesonet station WY19 2.9 NW Elk Mountain (WYDOT).
Feb 2, 11:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 717 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMesonet station WY18 Halleck Ridge (WYDOT).
Feb 2, 11:32 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6411 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYMesonet station UP226 10.5 NW Natural Fort (UPR).
Feb 2, 11:53 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Ne Rawlins, WYASOS station KRWL 1 ENE Rawlins.
Feb 2, 11:57 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6011 Wsw Warren Af Base, WYMesonet station UP226 10.5 NW Natural Fort (UPR).
Feb 3, 12:03 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 586 Sw South Greeley High, WYMesonet station UR347 6.5 N Natural Fort (UPR).
Feb 3, 12:06 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Ese Elk Mountain, WYMesonet station WY20 2.5 SE Elk Mountain (WYDOT).
Feb 3, 12:06 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 588 S Chugwater, WYMesonet station WY40 7.5 S Chugwater (WYDOT).
Feb 3, 12:06 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 623 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMesonet station WY19 2.9 NW Elk Mountain (WYDOT).
Feb 3, 12:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 Ne Rawlins, WYASOS station KRWL 1 ENE Rawlins.
Feb 3, 1:10 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 628 S Sibley Peak, WYMesonet station WY1 8.4 S Sibley Peak (WYDOT).
Feb 3, 1:10 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 663 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMesonet station WY19 2.9 NW Elk Mountain (WYDOT).
Feb 3, 1:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 596 Sw South Greeley High, WYMesonet station KWYH 6.5 N Natural Fort (WYDOT).
Feb 3, 1:50 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 673 Nw Arlington, WYMesonet station WY22 2.7 NW Arlington (WYDOT).
Feb 3, 1:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Ne Rawlins, WYASOS station KRWL 1 ENE Rawlins.
Feb 3, 2:26 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 643 Nw Arlington, WYMesonet station WY22 2.7 NW Arlington (WYDOT).
Feb 3, 3:34 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Nw Arlington, WYMesonet station WY22 2.7 NW Arlington (WYDOT).
Feb 3, 4:44 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Ese Elk Mountain, WYMesonet station WY20 2.5 SE Elk Mountain (WYDOT).
Feb 3, 5:20 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Ese Elk Mountain, WYMesonet station WY20 2.5 SE Elk Mountain (WYDOT).
Feb 3, 5:28 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMesonet station WY18 Halleck Ridge (WYDOT).
Feb 3, 6:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 Nw Elk Mountain, WYMesonet station WY18 Halleck Ridge (WYDOT).

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

The nearest sounding before it

Riverton, WY (KRIW), launched 00:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 277 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Riverton, WY at 00:00Z on 2025-02-02Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Riverton, WY at 00:00Z on 2025-02-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 226 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
2042 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
114 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
226 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
261 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

674 
WWUS75 KCYS 020950
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
250 AM MST Sun Feb 2 2025

WYZ104-110-030000-
/O.CAN.KCYS.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250202T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0011.250202T1200Z-250203T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0010.250202T1200Z-250203T1800Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Elk Mountain, Seminoe Dam, and Arlington
250 AM MST Sun Feb 2 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk 
  Mountain along Interstate 80, and Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

WYZ109-030000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0011.250202T1200Z-250203T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0010.250202T1200Z-250203T1800Z/
Central Carbon County-
Including the cities of Rawlins
250 AM MST Sun Feb 2 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Central Carbon County.

* WHEN...Until 11 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 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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-106>108-116>118-030000-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0011.250202T1800Z-250203T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0010.250202T1800Z-250203T1500Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-Central Laramie Range and
Southwest Platte County-East Platte County-Goshen County-South
Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-Central Laramie
County-
Including the cities of Pumpkin Vine, Federal, Whitaker, Deer
Creek, Cheyenne, Wheatland, Torrington, Bill, Vedauwoo, Glenrock,
Buford, Horse Creek, Guernsey, Bordeaux, and Douglas
250 AM MST Sun Feb 2 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM MST 
MONDAY...

* 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, Bordeaux area along 
  Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland, Converse County 
  Lower Elevations, East Platte County, Goshen County, and Central 
  Laramie County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 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 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
6 follow-up statements
822 
WWUS75 KCYS 021131
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
431 AM MST Sun Feb 2 2025

WYZ115-030015-
/O.EXA.KCYS.HW.W.0010.250202T1800Z-250203T1500Z/
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Laramie and Bosler
431 AM MST Sun Feb 2 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM MST 
MONDAY...

* 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, Bordeaux area along 
  Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland, Converse County 
  Lower Elevations, East Platte County, Goshen County, and Central 
  Laramie County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-109-110-030015-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0010.250202T1200Z-250203T1800Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Central Carbon County-North
Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Rawlins, Elk Mountain, Seminoe Dam, and
Arlington
431 AM MST Sun Feb 2 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk 
  Mountain along Interstate 80, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, 
  and Central Carbon County.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-106>108-116>118-030015-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0010.250202T1800Z-250203T1500Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-Central Laramie Range and
Southwest Platte County-East Platte County-Goshen County-South
Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-Central Laramie
County-
Including the cities of Pumpkin Vine, Federal, Whitaker, Deer
Creek, Cheyenne, Wheatland, Torrington, Bill, Vedauwoo, Glenrock,
Buford, Horse Creek, Guernsey, Bordeaux, and Douglas
431 AM MST Sun Feb 2 2025

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

* 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, Bordeaux area along 
  Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland, Converse County 
  Lower Elevations, East Platte County, Goshen County, and Central 
  Laramie County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 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.

&&

$$

MM
397 
WWUS75 KCYS 021233
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
533 AM MST Sun Feb 2 2025

WYZ113-030015-
/O.EXA.KCYS.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250203T1800Z/
Upper North Platte River Basin-
Including the cities of Encampment and Saratoga
533 AM MST Sun Feb 2 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Upper North Platte River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-109-110-030015-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250203T1800Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Central Carbon County-North
Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Rawlins, Elk Mountain, and
Arlington
533 AM MST Sun Feb 2 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk 
  Mountain along Interstate 80, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, 
  and Central Carbon County.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-106>108-115>118-030015-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0010.250202T1800Z-250203T1500Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-Central Laramie Range and
Southwest Platte County-East Platte County-Goshen County-Laramie
Valley-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-Central
Laramie County-
Including the cities of Horse Creek, Glenrock, Cheyenne, Bosler,
Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Wheatland,
Laramie, Torrington, Whitaker, Bordeaux, Federal, Guernsey, and
Vedauwoo
533 AM MST Sun Feb 2 2025

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

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

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 
  80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie, Bordeaux area along 
  Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland, Converse County 
  Lower Elevations, East Platte County, Goshen County, Laramie 
  Valley, and Central Laramie County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 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 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
026 
WWUS75 KCYS 022053
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
153 PM MST Sun Feb 2 2025

WYZ101-106>108-115>118-031200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250203T1500Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-Central Laramie Range and
Southwest Platte County-East Platte County-Goshen County-Laramie
Valley-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-Central
Laramie County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Pumpkin Vine, Glenrock, Bill,
Cheyenne, Wheatland, Federal, Torrington, Vedauwoo, Douglas,
Whitaker, Horse Creek, Guernsey, Laramie, Bosler, Buford, and
Deer Creek
153 PM MST Sun Feb 2 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 
  80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie, Bordeaux area along 
  Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland, Converse County 
  Lower Elevations, East Platte County, Goshen County, Laramie 
  Valley, and Central Laramie County.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-109-110-113-031200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250203T1800Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Central Carbon County-North
Snowy Range Foothills-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Including the cities of Saratoga, Encampment, Arlington, Seminoe
Dam, Elk Mountain, and Rawlins
153 PM MST Sun Feb 2 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk 
  Mountain along Interstate 80, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, 
  Central Carbon County, and Upper North Platte River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

CG
006 
WWUS75 KCYS 030912
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
212 AM MST Mon Feb 3 2025

WYZ101-106>108-115>118-031500-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250203T1500Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-Central Laramie Range and
Southwest Platte County-East Platte County-Goshen County-Laramie
Valley-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-Central
Laramie County-
Including the cities of Whitaker, Bordeaux, Bosler, Deer Creek,
Bill, Vedauwoo, Cheyenne, Glenrock, Pumpkin Vine, Federal,
Laramie, Buford, Horse Creek, Guernsey, Wheatland, Douglas, and
Torrington
212 AM MST Mon Feb 3 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 
  80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie, Bordeaux area along 
  Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland, Converse County 
  Lower Elevations, East Platte County, Goshen County, Laramie 
  Valley, and Central Laramie County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-109-110-113-031800-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250203T1800Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Central Carbon County-North
Snowy Range Foothills-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Including the cities of Encampment, Seminoe Dam, Arlington,
Saratoga, Rawlins, and Elk Mountain
212 AM MST Mon Feb 3 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS 
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk 
  Mountain along Interstate 80, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, 
  Central Carbon County, and Upper North Platte River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

MM
376 
WWUS75 KCYS 031451
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
751 AM MST Mon Feb 3 2025

WYZ101-106>108-115>118-031600-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250203T1500Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-Central Laramie Range and
Southwest Platte County-East Platte County-Goshen County-Laramie
Valley-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-Central
Laramie County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux, Cheyenne, Bill, Douglas,
Glenrock, Bosler, Wheatland, Pumpkin Vine, Whitaker, Torrington,
Horse Creek, Laramie, Buford, Vedauwoo, Federal, Guernsey, and
Deer Creek
751 AM MST Mon Feb 3 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM MST THIS MORNING...

Winds have diminished below warning thresholds. Therefore, the High 
Wind Warning will be allowed to expire. However, wind gusts of 40 to 
50 mph will be possible over the next few hours.

$$

WYZ104-109-110-113-031800-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250203T1800Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Central Carbon County-North
Snowy Range Foothills-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Including the cities of Encampment, Seminoe Dam, Elk Mountain,
Rawlins, Saratoga, and Arlington
751 AM MST Mon Feb 3 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS 
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk 
  Mountain along Interstate 80, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, 
  Central Carbon County, and Upper North Platte River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* 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
573 
WWUS75 KCYS 031744
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1044 AM MST Mon Feb 3 2025

WYZ104-109-110-113-031845-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-250203T1800Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Central Carbon County-North
Snowy Range Foothills-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Including the cities of Encampment, Seminoe Dam, Elk Mountain,
Rawlins, Saratoga, and Arlington
1044 AM MST Mon Feb 3 2025

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

Winds have diminished below warning thresholds. Therefore, the High 
Wind Warning will be allowed to expire. However, wind gusts of 40 to 
50 mph will be possible over the next few hours.

$$

Dewey

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 Feb 1, 10:55 PM MST, 3 hours 55 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Another round of high winds are expected during the day Sunday with a High Wind Watch in effect.
  • Winter Storm Warnings continue for the Sierra Madre and Snowy Ranges Saturday morning through Sunday for heavy accumulating snow and windy conditions, alongside Winter Weather Advisories for Rawlins and the Arlington area.
  • Widespread elevated to strong winds continue into next week.
  • Temperatures will remain above average during the early to middle portion of next week.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 1, 10:55 PM MST, 3 hours 55 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1055 PM MST Sat Feb 1 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Another round of high winds are expected during the day
  Sunday with a High Wind Watch in effect.

- Winter Storm Warnings continue for the Sierra Madre and Snowy
  Ranges Saturday morning through Sunday for heavy accumulating
  snow and windy conditions, alongside Winter Weather Advisories for
  Rawlins and the Arlington area.

- Widespread elevated to strong winds continue into next week.

- Temperatures will remain above average during the early to
  middle portion of next week.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
Issued at 240 PM MST Sat Feb 1 2025

Winds have continued to remain heightened as of this afternoon
across the CWA. Although most locations are staying just outside
of warning criteria, the occasional gust to 60+ mph has
warranted keeping highlights up until they are set to expire
here in a couple of hours. Model guidance is honing in on the
jet entering a lull over the next several hours into the
overnight hours, allowing for a break from the strongest winds.
But guidance has further picked up on this feature re-
intensifying over the region beginning tomorrow morning and
reaching another peak intensity Sunday afternoon/evening,
weakening once again into Monday morning. Models are showing the
700 mb jet reaching as strong as 70-80 knots from a west to
southwesterly direction, with mixing to the surface expected
once again. Alongside this and agreement from in house guidance
with probabilities of 60-70% at gusts 60+ mph, new High Wind
Watches have been issued for our wind prone and adjacent zones,
reaching as far east as Laramie and Goshen Counties. Of note,
the high wind warning for the Snowy Range Foothills including
Arlington is set to expire with the watch beginning directly
after this tomorrow morning, as winds may remain elevated for
this area for the duration of this period with little to no
lull. Finally, the watch in extreme eastern Laramie County was
expired as winds have just not quite reached far enough into
this zone.

Otherwise, winter weather is overspreading the western zones of
the region this afternoon, with webcams near Arlington showing
a nice covering of snow, and observations occasionally
indicating reduced visibilities from the blowing precipitation.
Snotels in the mountains also are showing several inches of
snowfall already occurring with more expected through the
evening and nighttime hours into Sunday morning, giving good
confidence in the ongoing Winter Storm Warnings/Winter Weather
Advisories already out. Another burst of moisture tomorrow
should overstretch into the plains and allow for some showers
into the Nebraska Panhandle, but with temperatures several
degrees above normal east of I-25, any precipitation that can
make it past the mountains will be rain or rain mixed with snow.
It should be noted though that if precipitation falls early
enough, this could cool the region and perhaps bring a potential
for more snow mixed in before daytime heating should bring the
area back up. The most likely region for this to occur would be
our northeastern zones where temps should hit just below
freezing overnight. That being said, it's still unlikely we'll
see anything more than a quick dusting before rain would take
over.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Issued at 219 PM MST Sat Feb 1 2025

A broad and fast Pacific jet will dominate the weather pattern over
the western CONUS throughout the Long Term forecast period from
Monday night through the remainder of the week. An upper-level low
pressure system will remain generally stationary over the Canadian
maritime, directing fast flow aloft across most of the west.
Anomalously high moisture transport associated with this
Pacific jet/subtropical flow will bring heavy moisture-laden
mountain snows across much of the northern Rockies. Early in the
week from Tuesday through Wednesday, this moisture stream will
remain to the north of the mountains of southeast Wyoming. Mild
temperatures, generally running around 15 to 20 degrees above
average, will be the rule through this timeframe for everyone
with mid and upper-level clouds present on both days. By
Wednesday night into Thursday morning, a shortwave trough will
pivot around the main upper-level low and redirect some of the
faster flow and Pacific moisture southward into southeast
Wyoming and western Nebraska. At the same time, a surface cold
front will drop southward along the high plains with
temperatures dropping back by about 15 degrees or so for
Thursday and Friday. Precipitation chances with this wiggle in
the flow aloft do come upward by Wednesday evening through
Thursday. Snowfall will be limited to the mountains with this
event, given strong westerly flow and downsloping east of the
Laramie Range.

Another spoke of energy will eject around the broad west-coast low
on Friday into Saturday of this coming week. This particular system
may ultimately help drive the core of the moist subtropical jet over
the central Rockies, including southeast Wyoming and into the
Nebraska Panhandle. Precipitation east of the mountains with these
types of systems is usually a challenge as a surface frontal system
in the high plains is typically needed to help saturate the lower
levels and rotate winds to better upslope vectors. It does appear as
though this trough ejection later next week will feature some sort
of surface front east of the mountains. However, as of the 12z
forecast cycle today, ensemble guidance is quite dispersive with the
timing of this front. Many members do not bring it through until
most of the moisture is out of the region, resulting in a mainly dry
end of the week east of the I-25 corridor. Either way, temperatures
will drop back once again by Friday into Saturday with most places
near or below average by Saturday. Overall forecast confidence is
high early in the week with compact ensemble distributions in both
temperature and dry weather. By the end of the week, forecast
confidence is very low as guidance struggles to resolve the exact
track and location of frontal boundaries and moisture in the lower
levels.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1055 PM MST Sat Feb 1 2025

Zonal westerly flow aloft is forecast to continue late this weekend
as a stationary front lifts northeast as warm front early Sunday
morning. Expect intervals of midlevel clouds with rain/snow shower
activity redeveloping and moving east this morning. Windy conditions
will continue tonight for the southeast Wyoming terminals with
breezy conditions at times for the western Nebraska terminals. Some
LLWS will continue for terminals along the I-80 corridor until 15z.

HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: VFR conditions are forecast to prevail for
most terminals tonight through Sunday. KRWL will be tricky since
high res guidance has underperformed the last 12 hours with snow
shower activity. Expect another band of snow/rain to impact KRWL
tonight, but timing is uncertain. Expect a window of IFR conditions
for KCDR and KAIA as a warm front lifts northeast across the high
plains. May see VIS down to 1 mile in locally heavy snow before
precip changes to rain between 15z and 19z.

&&

.CYS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WY...High Wind Watch from Sunday morning through Monday morning for
     WYZ101-106>108-116>118.
     High Wind Warning until 5 AM MST Sunday for WYZ104-110.
     High Wind Watch from 5 AM MST Sunday through Monday morning
     for WYZ104-109-110.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 5 PM MST Sunday for WYZ109-110.
     Winter Storm Warning until 5 PM MST Sunday for WYZ112-114.
NE...None.

&&

SHORT TERM...CG
LONG TERM...MAC
AVIATION...TJT
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 1, 4:43 PM MST, 10 hours 7 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
443 PM MST Sat Feb 1 2025

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ101>119-022200-
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-
443 PM MST Sat Feb 1 2025

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

- High Wind Warnings remain in effect for northern Carbon County and
  for Arlington and Elk Mountain. Another round of high winds are
  expected during the day Sunday.

- Winter Storm Warnings in effect for the Sierra Madre and Snowy
  Ranges through Sunday for heavy accumulating snow and windy
  conditions. Winter Weather Advisories are also in place for
  Rawlins and the Arlington area.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

- High Wind Watches issued for southeast Wyoming wind prones and
  adjacent areas for Sunday morning through Monday morning.

.Spotter information statement...

In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 1, 9:44 PM MST, 5 hours 6 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
944 PM MST Sat Feb 1 2025

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

0938 PM     Snow             10 WSW Encampment       41.15N 106.97W
02/01/2025  E12.0 Inch       Carbon             WY   Park/Forest Srvc

            OLD BATTLE SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE.
            ELEVATION 9860 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT
            ISb0.8 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO
            USED WAS 15 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER THE
            PAST 24 HOURS. CRITERIA REACHED AT APPROX.
            2/1 6:00 PM.

0940 PM     Snow             12 SW Encampment        41.07N 106.94W
02/01/2025  E14.2 Inch       Carbon             WY   Park/Forest Srvc

            LITTLE SNAKE RIVER SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA
            MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8928 FEET. SNOW WATER
            EQUIVALENT IS 1.1 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO
            LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 13 TO 1. ACCUMULATION
            WAS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS.

0941 PM     Snow             10 SSW Arlington        41.46N 106.28W
02/01/2025  E17.1 Inch       Carbon             WY   Park/Forest Srvc

            SAND LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE.
            ELEVATION 10098 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT
            IS 1.1 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO
            USED WAS 16 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER THE
            PAST 24 HOURS. CRITERIA REACHED AT APPROX.
            2/1 200 pm.

0942 PM     Snow             14 WNW Centennial       41.38N 106.35W
02/01/2025  E19.3 Inch       Carbon             WY   Park/Forest Srvc

            MEDICINE BOW SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE.
            ELEVATION 10512 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT
            IS 1.2 INCHES AND THE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO
            USED WAS 16 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER THE
            PAST 24 HOURS. CRITERIA REACHED AT APPROX.
            2/1 200 pm.

&&
Local storm report, Feb 1, 10:27 PM MST, 4 hours 23 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1027 PM MST Sat Feb 1 2025

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

1016 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 7 ESE Arlington         41.55N 106.09W
02/01/2025  M58 MPH          Carbon             WY   Mesonet

            Mesonet station WY24 6.9 E Arlington
            (WYDOT).

&&

Rubin

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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.