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High Wind Warning 25, NWS Cheyenne, WY

March 20, 2025Albany County, Laramie County, Platte County, Wyoming

NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this high wind warning at Mar 20, 2025, 1:17 PM MDT for Albany County, Laramie County, Platte County, Wyoming. It took effect at Mar 21, 2025, 12:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 19 hr. 2 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
Mar 20, 2025, 1:17 PM MDT (19:17 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 21, 2025, 12:00 AM MDT
Expired
Mar 21, 2025, 7:00 PM MDT
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Cheyenne, WY

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

The radar

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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
Mar 21, 9:48 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Wnw Buford, WYMesonet station UR535 Sherws.
Mar 21, 4:23 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Wnw Buford, WYMesonet station UR535 Sherws.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Riverton, WY (KRIW), launched 12:00Z, 7.3 hours before the alert went out and 309 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Riverton, WY at 12:00Z on 2025-03-20Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2025-03-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 35 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2561 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
35 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
63 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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389 
WWUS75 KCYS 201917
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
117 PM MDT Thu Mar 20 2025

WYZ106-211630-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0025.250321T0400Z-250322T0100Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-250321T0100Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
117 PM MDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM MDT 
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT this 
  evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 10 PM this evening 
  to 7 PM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. In addition, patchy blowing snow 
  could lead to reduced visibility and slick conditions on roads 
  less traveled.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-211630-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0024.250321T0400Z-250322T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0024.250321T0400Z-250322T0100Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Vedauwoo, Pumpkin Vine, and Buford
117 PM MDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM MDT 
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM MDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-211630-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-250322T0100Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
117 PM MDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 60 mph 
  expected Thursday, then west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 
  60 mph Thursday night and Friday.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. In addition, some patchy blowing 
  snow could lead to reduced visibility and slick conditions on 
  roads less traveled.

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
4 follow-up statements
654 
WWUS75 KCYS 210050
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
650 PM MDT Thu Mar 20 2025

WYZ106-211100-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-250321T0100Z/
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0025.250321T0600Z-250322T0100Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
650 PM MDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM MDT 
FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds at 20 to 30 mph is expected this evening with a 
  few gusts to 40 mph. The wind is expected to pickup again to 
  speeds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph after 
  midnight.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM MDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-211100-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0024.250321T0600Z-250322T0100Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, and Buford
650 PM MDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM MDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph is possible 
  this evening. Stronger winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph are expected to develop after midnight and continue through 
  daybreak tomorrow.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM MDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-211100-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-250322T0100Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
650 PM MDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 60 mph 
  expected Thursday, then west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 
  60 mph Thursday night and Friday.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. In addition, some patchy blowing 
  snow could lead to reduced visibility and slick conditions on 
  roads less traveled.

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.

&&

$$

Cox
623 
WWUS75 KCYS 210849
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

WYZ106-220000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1200Z-250323T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-250322T0100Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph today. Then 
  after an overnight lull, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 
  70 mph possible on Saturday.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT this evening. For 
  the High Wind Watch, 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 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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-220000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T0900Z-250323T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-250322T0100Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Elk Mountain and Arlington
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph today. Then 
  after an evening lull, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 
  mph possible late tonight through Saturday.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT this evening. For 
  the High Wind Watch, 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. In addition, some patchy blowing 
  snow could lead to reduced visibility and slick conditions on 
  roads less traveled.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-220000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1500Z-250323T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-250322T0100Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Vedauwoo, Pumpkin Vine, and Buford
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph today. Then 
  after an overnight lull, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 
  65 mph possible on Saturday.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT this evening. For 
  the High Wind Watch, 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 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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-220000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1200Z-250323T0000Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Bill, Glenrock, Douglas, and Deer Creek
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-109-220000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1200Z-250323T0300Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-Central Carbon
County-
Including the cities of Medicine Bow, Rawlins, Seminoe Dam, and
Shirley Basin
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

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

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ107-220000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1200Z-250323T0300Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

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

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

* WHERE...East Platte County.

* 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 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.

&&

$$

WYZ115-220000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1500Z-250323T0300Z/
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Bosler and Laramie
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...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...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.

&&

$$

WYZ117-220000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1500Z-250323T0600Z/
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Horse Creek, Whitaker, and Federal
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...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...South Laramie Range Foothills.

* 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 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.

&&

$$

WYZ108-118-119-220000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1800Z-250323T0300Z/
Goshen County-Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Pine Bluffs, Torrington, and Cheyenne
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Central Laramie County, East Laramie County, and Goshen 
  County.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds may lead to the rapid spread of 
  grassland wildfire. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$

MN
618 
WWUS75 KCYS 212018
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
218 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

WYZ106-220100-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1200Z-250323T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0026.250322T1200Z-250323T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-250322T0100Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
218 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph today. Then 
  after an overnight lull, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 
  70 mph possible on Saturday.

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

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT this 
  evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 9 PM MDT 
  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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-220100-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T0900Z-250323T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0026.250322T0900Z-250323T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-250322T0100Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Elk Mountain and Arlington
218 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph today. Then 
  after an evening lull, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 
  mph possible late tonight through Saturday.

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

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT this 
  evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 3 AM to 9 PM MDT 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. In addition, some patchy blowing 
  snow could lead to reduced visibility and slick conditions on 
  roads less traveled.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-220100-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1500Z-250323T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0026.250322T1500Z-250323T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-250322T0100Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, and Buford
218 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT 
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph today. Then 
  after an overnight lull, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 
  65 mph possible on Saturday.

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

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT this 
  evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 9 AM Saturday to 
  midnight MDT Saturday Night.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-220100-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1200Z-250323T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0026.250322T1200Z-250323T0000Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Glenrock, Deer Creek, Bill, and Douglas
218 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT 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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-109-220100-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1200Z-250323T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0026.250322T1200Z-250323T0300Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-Central Carbon
County-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Rawlins, Shirley Basin, and
Medicine Bow
218 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM MDT 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.

&&

$$

WYZ107-220100-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1200Z-250323T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0026.250322T1200Z-250323T0300Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Guernsey and Wheatland
218 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...East Platte County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM MDT 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.

&&

$$

WYZ117-220100-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1500Z-250323T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0026.250322T1500Z-250323T0600Z/
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek
218 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT 
SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...South Laramie Range Foothills.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to midnight MDT Saturday Night.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ108-118-220100-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1800Z-250323T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.W.0026.250322T1800Z-250323T0300Z/
Goshen County-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Torrington and Cheyenne
218 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central Laramie County and Goshen County.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT 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.

&&

$$

NEZ019-020-220100-
/O.EXA.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1800Z-250323T0300Z/
Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-
Including the cities of Harrisburg, Scottsbluff, and Gering
218 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible.

* WHERE...Banner County and Scotts Bluff County.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon 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.

&&

$$

WYZ115-220100-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1500Z-250323T0300Z/
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Bosler and Laramie
218 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...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...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.

&&

$$

WYZ119-220100-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1800Z-250323T0300Z/
East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Pine Bluffs
218 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

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

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

* WHERE...East Laramie County.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon 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.

&&

$$

CG
252 
WWUS75 KCYS 220048
NPWCYS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
648 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

WYZ106-221215-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-250322T0100Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0026.250322T1200Z-250323T0300Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
648 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM MDT 
SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM MDT 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.

&&

$$

WYZ110-221215-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-250322T0100Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0026.250322T0900Z-250323T0300Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain
648 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM MDT 
SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West 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.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be 
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including 
  campers and tractor trailers. In addition, some patchy blowing 
  snow could lead to reduced visibility and slick conditions on 
  roads less traveled.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ116-221215-
/O.EXP.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-250322T0100Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0026.250322T1500Z-250323T0600Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Pumpkin Vine, Buford, and Vedauwoo
648 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 
MIDNIGHT MDT SATURDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to midnight MDT Saturday Night.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ101-221215-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0026.250322T1200Z-250323T0000Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Douglas, Deer Creek, Bill, and Glenrock
648 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT 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.

&&

$$

WYZ104-105-109-221215-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0026.250322T1200Z-250323T0300Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-Central Carbon
County-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Shirley Basin, Medicine Bow,
and Rawlins
648 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM MDT 
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM MDT 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.

&&

$$

WYZ107-221215-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0026.250322T1200Z-250323T0300Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Guernsey and Wheatland
648 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM MDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...East Platte County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM MDT 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.

&&

$$

WYZ117-221215-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0026.250322T1500Z-250323T0600Z/
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Horse Creek, Federal, and Whitaker
648 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 
MIDNIGHT MDT SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...South Laramie Range Foothills.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to midnight MDT Saturday Night.

* 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.

&&

$$

WYZ108-118-221215-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0026.250322T1800Z-250323T0300Z/
Goshen County-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Cheyenne and Torrington
648 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT 
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central Laramie County and Goshen County.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT 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.

&&

$$

WYZ115-221215-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1500Z-250323T0300Z/
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Laramie and Bosler
648 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...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...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.

&&

$$

NEZ019-020-WYZ119-221215-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1800Z-250323T0300Z/
Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Harrisburg, Pine Bluffs, Gering, and
Scottsbluff
648 PM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

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

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

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Banner County and Scotts Bluff County. In 
  Wyoming, East Laramie County.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon 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.

&&

$$

Fuller

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 Mar 20, 11:35 AM MDT, 1 hour 42 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Marginally high winds are expected for the wind prone areas of southeast Wyoming through Friday.
  • Windy and warm week ahead, with mostly dry conditions after the weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 20, 11:35 AM MDT, 1 hour 42 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1135 AM MDT Thu Mar 20 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Marginally high winds are expected for the wind prone areas of
  southeast Wyoming through Friday.

- Windy and warm week ahead, with mostly dry conditions after
  the weekend.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
Issued at 430 AM MDT Thu Mar 20 2025

Transient ridging is moving over the area this morning with mostly
clear skies allowing for a chilly morning in a few locations where
the winds have decoupled. However, the next shortwave is now moving
in from the west, and will support increasing cloud cover this
morning. Warm air advection and downslope winds today should support
highs climbing back to near average for this time of year. We also
have southwest flow increasing aloft today, along with an increasing
cross-barrier pressure gradient as a surface cyclone develops in the
lee of the Canadian Rockies well to our north. Parameters remain
marginal but sufficient for high winds near Arlington and Bordeaux
through the day today. We will also need to watch portions of I-25
between Wheatland and Casper for winds to spill out of the northern
Laramie Range. However, the flow aloft looks a little unimpressive
to get these stronger winds to reach the highway.

Late this afternoon into the evening, the surface pressure trough
will slide across the area as the shortwave ejects into the plains.
This should shift winds from southwest to west or northwest,
bringing an end to the high wind concern for Converse and Platte
counties. The potential will remain for the Arlington area, and
increase for the I-80 summit area. In addition to the wind
shift, modest and brief frontogenesis combined with orographic
lift in place of a slight upward nudge in moisture should return
snow showers to the mountains this afternoon and evening. The
window for snow will be quite brief, but the mountains may
receive 1 to 4" of snow with this passing shortwave. Strong
northwest flow aloft remains over the area tonight and through
the day Friday. Additional windows for light mountain snow
showers will open Friday midday (less than 1" expected) and
again early Saturday morning.

Rather than issue another watch which would need to start
nearly immediately after the pre- existing warning for the
Arlington/Elk Mountain area ends, opted to just extend the
warning another 24 hours through sunset Friday. However, the
wind threat will probably shift more to the eastern side of the
zone with winds slightly more parallel to I-80 once the front
passes through this evening. Once the flow turns northwest, the
I-80 summit will also see the potential for strong winds
increase. It looks like there will be two windows, first
immediately behind the front late this evening, and then again
with mixing Friday morning. Therefore, added a High Wind Watch
for this zone through Friday. Elsewhere, expect a cooler day
Friday behind the departing trough with gusty northwest winds
persisting over the High Plains.

We also will have some marginal fire weather concerns to be wary of
today and tomorrow. West to southwest winds with mild temperatures
and low humidity will produce widespread elevated to locally
critical fire weather conditions. The Nebraska panhandle will be
closest to critical, but there is not confidence in the conditions
being widespread or long duration to issue a warning, since the
lowest humidities are not in the same location as the strongest
winds. Additionally, some lingering drifted snow cover may be
present across the southern panhandle, where conditions will be
closest to critical. Friday will bring more elevated fire weather,
with widespread gusty northwest winds, but RH should remain above
critical.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 430 AM MDT Thu Mar 20 2025

Fairly quiet, dry, and windy weather returns for the weekend into
the work week as upper-level, dry, northwesterly flow develops
across the western CONUS. On Saturday an upper-level shortwave will
slowly push across the northern CONUS, north of the CWA leading to
increased cyclonic vorticity advection at 500mb. An associated 700mb
low will follow a similar path, trekking across northern Montana and
North Dakota. 700mb height gradients will strengthen across the CWA
at the 700mb low deepens. A westerly, 700mb jet around 55 to 60kts
will develop across the CWA, leading to favorable conditions for
high winds at the surface. With the surface low rapidly deepening
through Saturday afternoon into the evening hours, surface pressure
gradients across the CWA will increase as well until a strong cold
front moves through. Craig to Casper height gradients are not overly
impressive for Saturday, maxing out around 60m, so this primarily
looks to be a surface gradient driven high wind potential, with some
assistance from the strong 700mb jet. Downward omegas will max out
across the Laramie Range, leading to very gusty conditions at the I-
80 Summit and downwind into the South Laramie Range Foothills.
Strong winds may spread further east into central Laramie County and
other adjacent zones. Bordeaux looks to do fairly well with this
event, given the strong downward omegas, strong cross-barrier
pressure gradients, and a strong westerly 700mb jet. Winds will
likely not decrease until well after the stout cold front pushes
through the region, keeping winds elevated. Winds should decrease by
early Sunday morning. The cold front will bring much colder 700mb
temperatures back into the region, between -10 and -13C. With this
surface low moving through Saturday, there will be a good chance for
mountain snow, with the possibility of snow showers expanding into
the lower elevations. The cold front passage will be fairly dry,
with only minimal precipitation chances for the lower elevations.

Sunday will be the coldest day in the long term forecast due to the
cold FROPA on Saturday night into early Sunday morning. Daytime
highs will struggle to climb into the 40s west of the Laramie Range
with highs in the mid-40s to low-50s east of the Laramie Range.
Residual 500mb cyclonic vorticity advection will assist in snow
showers lingering in the mountains on Sunday morning before snow
comes to an end by the afternoon hours. Dry, northwesterly, upper-
level flow will move overhead Sunday onward, due to an upper-level
ridge strengthen over the western CONUS. As the ridge slowly moves
eastward Monday, surface temperatures will increase nicely into the
mid-50s to mid-60s east of the Laramie Range and 50s west. However,
with northwesterly flow, the door will be open to multiple
disturbances passing through the flow. The primary impact of these
disturbances will be elevated to near-high winds most days during
the week. However, these winds will primarily be downsloping winds,
leading to additional warming across the region. The warming trend
continues throughout the week, with Thursday being the warmest day
with highs in the low- to mid-70s east of the Laramie Range and mid-
60s west! It will surely feel like spring this week!

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1133 AM MDT Thu Mar 20 2025

Windy conditions is the name of the forecast as all sites are
expected to see strong gusts between 20-40 knots through
tomorrow from a generally westerly component. Lower periods of
winds may be possible at times, but the overall prevailing
expectation will be these strong winds throughout the period.
Otherwise look for mid to high level clouds across the region
from FEW to BKN possible.

&&

.CYS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WY...High Wind Warning until 7 PM MDT this evening for WYZ106.
     High Wind Warning until 7 PM MDT Friday for WYZ110.
     High Wind Watch from 10 PM MDT this evening through Friday
     evening for WYZ116.
NE...None.

&&

SHORT TERM...MN
LONG TERM...AM
AVIATION...CG
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 20, 4:40 AM MDT, 8 hours 37 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
440 AM MDT Thu Mar 20 2025

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ101>119-211045-
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-
440 AM MDT Thu Mar 20 2025

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

- Marginally high winds are expected for the wind prone areas of
  southeast Wyoming through Friday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

- Windy and warm week ahead, with mostly dry conditions after
  the weekend.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 19, 7:02 PM MDTHigh Wind WarningCYSAlbany, Carbon, Laramie, Platte48 hr
Mar 20, 3:50 AM MDTHigh Wind WatchCYSAlbany, Laramie9 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.