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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Cheyenne, WY
NWS Cheyenne, WY issued this winter storm warning at Feb 16, 2026, 12:28 AM MST for Carbon County, Converse County, Wyoming. It took effect at Feb 17, 2026, 5:00 AM MST. It was in force for 54 hr. 27 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 16, 2026, 12:28 AM MST (07:28 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 17, 2026, 5:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Feb 19, 2026, 11:00 AM MST
- In force
- 54 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Cheyenne, WY
Counties Carbon County, WY, Converse County, WY
The radar
The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 176 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 6:46 AM MST | SNOW SQUALL | 1 Nnw Arlington, WY | WYDOT webcam/weather station along Interstate 80 at Arlington reported a 58 MPH wind gust with visibility below a quarter-mile. |
| Feb 17, 3:02 PM MST | SNOW SQUALL | 2 E Arlington, WY | WYDOT sensor along Interstate 80 at Arlington East gusts 38 MPH with visibility under one-quarter mile. |
| Feb 17, 3:34 PM MST | SNOW SQUALL | 1 Nnw Arlington, WY | Multiple WYDOT observations of one quarter mile or less visibility with winds gusting over 40 mph. Road closures reported on I-80 as well. |
| Feb 17, 4:00 PM MST | SNOW 4.5 | 20 Wnw Encampment, WY | DIVIDE PEAK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8730 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.3 INCHES AND THE AVERAGE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 14.9 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER 9 HOURS ENDING AT 4 PM Feb 17. |
| Feb 18, 11:00 AM MST | SNOW 7.3 | 12 Sw Encampment, WY | LITTLE SNAKE RIVER SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8928 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.5 INCHES AND THE AVERAGE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 14.6 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER 29 HOURS ENDING AT 11 AM Feb 18. |
| Feb 18, 11:00 AM MST | SNOW 8.4 | 15 Ssw Encampment, WY | WHISKEY PARK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 9020 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.5 INCHES AND THE AVERAGE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 16.8 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER 15 HOURS ENDING AT 11 AM Feb 18. |
| Feb 18, 11:00 AM MST | SNOW 10.1 | 14 Wnw Centennial, WY | MEDICINE BOW SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10512 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.6 INCHES AND THE AVERAGE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 16.8 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER 28 HOURS ENDING AT 11 AM Feb 18. |
| Feb 18, 12:00 PM MST | SNOW 11.6 | 10 Wsw Encampment, WY | OLD BATTLE SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 9860 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.7 INCHES AND THE AVERAGE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 16.6 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER 30 HOURS ENDING AT 12 PM Feb 18. |
| Feb 18, 12:00 PM MST | SNOW 14 | 8 Wsw Encampment, WY | WEBBER SPRINGS SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 9260 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.9 INCHES AND THE AVERAGE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15.6 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER 30 HOURS ENDING AT 12 PM Feb 18 WARNING CRITERIA REACHED AT APPROX. 5 AM Fe |
| Feb 19, 5:00 AM MST | SNOW 1.6 | 14 W Centennial, WY | NORTH FRENCH CREEK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10153 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.1 INCHES AND THE AVERAGE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 16.3 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER 1 HOURS ENDING AT 1 PM Feb 18. |
| Feb 19, 5:00 AM MST | SNOW 2.3 | 14 E Dixon, WY | BATTLE MOUNTAIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 7498 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.2 INCHES AND THE AVERAGE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 11.5 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER 4 HOURS ENDING AT 3 PM Feb 18. |
| Feb 19, 5:00 AM MST | SNOW 2.7 | 14 Nne Skyline, WY | SOUTH BRUSH CREEK SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 8495 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.2 INCHES AND THE AVERAGE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 13.5 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER 7 HOURS ENDING AT 8 PM Feb 18. |
| Feb 19, 5:00 AM MST | SNOW 6.3 | 10 Ssw Arlington, WY | SAND LAKE SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10098 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.4 INCHES AND THE AVERAGE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15.8 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER 29 HOURS ENDING AT 12 PM Feb 18. |
| Feb 19, 5:00 AM MST | SNOW 7.6 | 20 Ene Dixon, WY | SANDSTONE RANGER STATION SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8152 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.5 INCHES AND THE AVERAGE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15.1 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER 40 HOURS ENDING AT 11 PM Feb 18. |
| Feb 19, 5:00 AM MST | SNOW 7.9 | 23 W Saratoga, WY | SAGE CREEK BASIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 7850 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.5 INCHES AND THE AVERAGE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15.8 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER 31 HOURS ENDING AT 12 AM Feb 19. |
| Feb 19, 5:00 AM MST | SNOW 8.9 | 19 Ene Shirley Basin, WY | LAPRELE CREEK SNOTEL IN THE LARAMIE RANGE. ELEVATION 8390 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.6 INCHES AND THE AVERAGE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 14.8 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER 38 HOURS ENDING AT 11 PM Feb 18. |
| Feb 19, 5:00 AM MST | SNOW 11.2 | 15 Ssw Encampment, WY | WHISKEY PARK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 9020 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.7 INCHES AND THE AVERAGE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 16.0 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER 21 HOURS ENDING AT 5 PM Feb 18. |
| Feb 19, 5:00 AM MST | SNOW 12.6 | 12 Sw Encampment, WY | LITTLE SNAKE RIVER SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8928 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.8 INCHES AND THE AVERAGE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15.8 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER 43 HOURS ENDING AT 1 AM Feb 19 WARNING CRITERIA REACHED AT APPROX. 1 AM |
| Feb 19, 5:00 AM MST | SNOW 13.1 | 8 Sw Skyline, WY | BLACKHALL MOUNTAIN SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 9838 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.8 INCHES AND THE AVERAGE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 16.4 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER 37 HOURS ENDING AT 7 PM Feb 18 WARNING CRITERIA REACHED AT APPROX. 7 PM |
| Feb 19, 5:00 AM MST | SNOW 14.6 | 20 Wnw Encampment, WY | DIVIDE PEAK SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 8730 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 0.9 INCHES AND THE AVERAGE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 16.3 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER 41 HOURS ENDING AT 12 AM Feb 19. WARNING CRITERIA REACHED AT APPROX. 10 PM Feb |
| Feb 19, 5:00 AM MST | SNOW 17.4 | 8 Wsw Encampment, WY | WEBBER SPRINGS SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 9260 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.1 INCHES AND THE AVERAGE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 15.8 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER 39 HOURS ENDING AT 9 PM Feb 18 WARNING CRITERIA REACHED AT APPROX. 5 AM Feb |
| Feb 19, 5:00 AM MST | SNOW 18.1 | 14 Wnw Centennial, WY | MEDICINE BOW SNOTEL IN THE SNOWY RANGE. ELEVATION 10512 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.0 INCHES AND THE AVERAGE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 18.1 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER 43 HOURS ENDING AT 2 AM Feb 19 WARNING CRITERIA REACHED AT APPROX. 8 PM Feb 18. |
| Feb 19, 5:00 AM MST | SNOW 19.1 | 10 Wsw Encampment, WY | OLD BATTLE SNOTEL IN THE SIERRA MADRE RANGE. ELEVATION 9860 FEET. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT IS 1.1 INCHES AND THE AVERAGE SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO USED WAS 17.3 TO 1. ACCUMULATION WAS OVER 42 HOURS ENDING AT 12 AM Feb 19 WARNING CRITERIA REACHED AT APPROX. 5 PM Feb 18 |
| Feb 19, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 0.1 | 6 Ne Arlington, WY | Cocorahs station WY-CR-41 McFadden 0.3 SW. |
| Feb 19, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 1.6 | Elk Mountain, WY | Cocorahs station WY-CR-18 Elk Mountain 0.3 SW. |
| Feb 19, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 4.5 | 4 Wsw Douglas, WY | |
| Feb 19, 9:30 AM MST | SNOW 5.5 | Glenrock, WY |
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, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 196 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2852 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 60 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -24 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 82 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
656 WWUS45 KCYS 160728 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1228 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026 WYZ112-162200- /O.UPG.KCYS.WS.A.0001.260217T1200Z-260219T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KCYS.WS.W.0002.260217T1200Z-260219T1200Z/ Sierra Madre Range- 1228 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow expected with blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet through Thursday morning. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range. * WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow at times. Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ114-162200- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.A.0001.260217T1200Z-260219T1200Z/ Snowy Range- Including the cities of Albany and Centennial 1228 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible with some blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range and Snowy Range. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Poor visibility expected in falling and blowing snow. Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ Trudel
12 follow-up statements
203 WWUS45 KCYS 161809 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1109 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026 WYZ112-171215- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.260217T1200Z-260219T1200Z/ Sierra Madre Range- 1109 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow expected with blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet through Thursday morning. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range. * WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow at times. Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ114-171215- /O.UPG.KCYS.WS.A.0001.260217T1200Z-260219T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.260217T1200Z-260219T1200Z/ Snowy Range- Including the cities of Albany and Centennial 1109 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Periods of snow expected with blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Snowy Range. * WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Poor visibility expected in falling and blowing snow. Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ110-171215- /O.NEW.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.260217T1100Z-260218T0600Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Elk Mountain and Arlington 1109 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 11 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will likely lead to areas of blowing snow. Visibilities could be reduced below one mile with rapidly changing conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Fuller
089 WWUS45 KCYS 170820 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 120 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 WYZ112-172200- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.260217T1200Z-260219T1200Z/ Sierra Madre Range- 120 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow expected with blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet through Thursday morning. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow at times. Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ110-172200- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.260217T1100Z-260218T0600Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 120 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will likely lead to areas of blowing snow. Visibilities could be reduced below one mile with rapidly changing conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ114-172200- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.260217T1200Z-260219T1200Z/ Snowy Range- Including the cities of Centennial and Albany 120 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Periods of snow expected with blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Snowy Range. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Poor visibility expected in falling and blowing snow. Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Trudel
911 WWUS45 KCYS 171833 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1133 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 WYZ112-181215- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/ Sierra Madre Range- 1133 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow expected with blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet through Thursday morning. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow at times. Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ110-180600- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260218T0600Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Elk Mountain and Arlington 1133 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will likely lead to areas of blowing snow. Visibilities could be reduced below one mile with rapidly changing conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ114-181215- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/ Snowy Range- Including the cities of Albany and Centennial 1133 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Periods of snow expected with blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches through Thursday morning. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Snowy Range. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Poor visibility expected in falling and blowing snow. Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Fuller
080 WWUS45 KCYS 180529 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1029 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 WYZ110-180630- /O.CAN.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260218T0600Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Elk Mountain and Arlington 1029 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow has ended. Use caution as slick roads will be possible for the next few hours. $$ WYZ112-181900- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/ Sierra Madre Range- 1029 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow expected with blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet through Thursday morning. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow at times. Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ114-181900- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/ Snowy Range- Including the cities of Centennial and Albany 1029 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Periods of snow expected with blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches through Thursday morning. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Snowy Range. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Poor visibility expected in falling and blowing snow. Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MM
230 WWUS45 KCYS 180754 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1254 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 WYZ112-182200- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/ Sierra Madre Range- 1254 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...After a brief lull early this morning, periods of heavy snow expected to redevelop around sunrise with blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet through Thursday morning. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow at times. Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ101>103-182200- /O.EXB.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.260219T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ Converse County Lower Elevations-Niobrara County-North Laramie Range- Including the cities of Redbird, Garrett, Glenrock, Lusk, Deer Creek, Bill, and Douglas 1254 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches in the lower elevations with 4 to 8 inches over the northern Laramie Range. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph with areas of drifting snow. * WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations, Niobrara County, and North Laramie Range. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ114-182200- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/ Snowy Range- Including the cities of Centennial and Albany 1254 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Periods of snow expected with blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches through Thursday morning. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Snowy Range. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Poor visibility expected in falling and blowing snow. Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Trudel
129 WWUS45 KCYS 181912 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1212 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 WYZ101-191200- /O.UPG.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.260219T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ Converse County Lower Elevations- Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Deer Creek, and Bill 1212 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing and drifting snow could significantly reduce visibility and lead to dangerous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ112-191200- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/ Sierra Madre Range- 1212 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow at times. Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ104-109-110-191200- /O.EXB.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.260218T2100Z-260219T1200Z/ Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Central Carbon County-North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington, Seminoe Dam, Elk Mountain, and Rawlins 1212 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow showers expected. Brief periods of locally heavy snowfall producing visibility under one half mile. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, and Central Carbon County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snow to be on and off through multiple rounds of snow showers into early Thursday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ106>108-191200- /O.EXB.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.260218T2100Z-260219T1500Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-East Platte County-Goshen County- Including the cities of Guernsey, Wheatland, Bordeaux, and Torrington 1212 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, East Platte County, and Goshen County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ019-020-096-191200- /O.EXB.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.260219T0000Z-260219T1500Z/ Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Southern Sioux County- Including the cities of Agate, Gering, Harrisburg, and Scottsbluff 1212 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Banner County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ002-095-191200- /O.EXB.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.260219T0600Z-260219T2100Z/ Dawes County-Northern Sioux County- Including the cities of Harrison, Chadron, and Chadron St Park 1212 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Dawes County and Northern Sioux County. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ003-021-191200- /O.EXB.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.260219T0600Z-260219T1800Z/ Box Butte County-Morrill County- Including the cities of Hemingford, Redington, Bridgeport, Angora, Bayard, and Alliance 1212 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Box Butte County and Morrill County. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ102-191200- /O.EXT.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.260218T2100Z-260219T1800Z/ Niobrara County- Including the cities of Redbird and Lusk 1212 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Niobrara County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ103-191200- /O.EXT.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.260218T2100Z-260219T1800Z/ North Laramie Range- Including the cities of Garrett 1212 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches in the lower elevations with 4 to 8 inches over the northern Laramie Range. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph with areas of drifting snow. * WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations, Niobrara County, and North Laramie Range. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on hazardous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ114-191200- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/ Snowy Range- Including the cities of Centennial and Albany 1212 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Snowy Range. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Poor visibility expected in falling and blowing snow. Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MN
457 WWUS45 KCYS 190549 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1049 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 WYZ101-191800- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ Converse County Lower Elevations- Including the cities of Deer Creek, Douglas, Glenrock, and Bill 1049 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing and drifting snow could significantly reduce visibility and lead to dangerous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ112-191200- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/ Sierra Madre Range- 1049 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow at times. Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ118-119-191200- /O.EXB.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.260219T0600Z-260219T1200Z/ Central Laramie County-East Laramie County- Including the cities of Cheyenne and Pine Bluffs 1049 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Central Laramie County and East Laramie County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A heavy band of snow has stalled across Laramie County with snow rates around an inch to inch and a half per hour. This band is expected to remain overhead for the next hour or two. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ019-020-096-191500- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1500Z/ Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Southern Sioux County- Including the cities of Gering, Agate, Scottsbluff, and Harrisburg 1049 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Banner County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ102-191800- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ Niobrara County- Including the cities of Lusk and Redbird 1049 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Niobrara County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ103-191800- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ North Laramie Range- Including the cities of Garrett 1049 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches in the lower elevations with 4 to 8 inches over the northern Laramie Range. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph with areas of drifting snow. * WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations, Niobrara County, and North Laramie Range. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on hazardous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ104-109-110-191200- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/ Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Central Carbon County-North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Elk Mountain, Seminoe Dam, Arlington, and Rawlins 1049 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow showers expected. Brief periods of locally heavy snowfall producing visibility under one half mile. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, and Central Carbon County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snow to be on and off through multiple rounds of snow showers into early Thursday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ106>108-191500- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1500Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-East Platte County-Goshen County- Including the cities of Bordeaux, Guernsey, Torrington, and Wheatland 1049 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, East Platte County, and Goshen County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ114-191200- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/ Snowy Range- Including the cities of Albany and Centennial 1049 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Snowy Range. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Poor visibility expected in falling and blowing snow. Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ002-095-192100- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.260219T0600Z-260219T2100Z/ Dawes County-Northern Sioux County- Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, and Harrison 1049 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Dawes County and Northern Sioux County. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ003-021-191800- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.260219T0600Z-260219T1800Z/ Box Butte County-Morrill County- Including the cities of Angora, Bayard, Redington, Bridgeport, Alliance, and Hemingford 1049 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Box Butte County and Morrill County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Mose
448 WWUS45 KCYS 190657 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1157 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 WYZ101-191800- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ Converse County Lower Elevations- Including the cities of Deer Creek, Douglas, Glenrock, and Bill 1157 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing and drifting snow could significantly reduce visibility and lead to dangerous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ112-191200- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/ Sierra Madre Range- 1157 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow at times. Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ002-095-192100- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T2100Z/ Dawes County-Northern Sioux County- Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, and Harrison 1157 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Dawes County and Northern Sioux County. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ003-021-191800- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ Box Butte County-Morrill County- Including the cities of Angora, Bayard, Redington, Bridgeport, Alliance, and Hemingford 1157 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Box Butte County and Morrill County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ019-020-096-191500- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1500Z/ Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Southern Sioux County- Including the cities of Gering, Agate, Scottsbluff, and Harrisburg 1157 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Banner County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ102-191800- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ Niobrara County- Including the cities of Lusk and Redbird 1157 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Niobrara County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ103-191800- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ North Laramie Range- Including the cities of Garrett 1157 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches in the lower elevations with 4 to 8 inches over the northern Laramie Range. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph with areas of drifting snow. * WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations, Niobrara County, and North Laramie Range. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on hazardous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ104-109-110-191200- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/ Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Central Carbon County-North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Elk Mountain, Seminoe Dam, Arlington, and Rawlins 1157 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow showers expected. Brief periods of locally heavy snowfall producing visibility under one half mile. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, and Central Carbon County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snow to be on and off through multiple rounds of snow showers into early Thursday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ106>108-191500- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1500Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-East Platte County-Goshen County- Including the cities of Bordeaux, Guernsey, Torrington, and Wheatland 1157 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, East Platte County, and Goshen County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ114-191200- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/ Snowy Range- Including the cities of Albany and Centennial 1157 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Snowy Range. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Poor visibility expected in falling and blowing snow. Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ118-119-191200- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/ Central Laramie County-East Laramie County- Including the cities of Cheyenne and Pine Bluffs 1157 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Central Laramie County and East Laramie County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A heavy band of snow has stalled across Laramie County with snow rates around an inch to inch and a half per hour. This band is expected to remain overhead for the next hour or two. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Mose
582 WWUS45 KCYS 190754 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1254 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 WYZ101-191800- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ Converse County Lower Elevations- Including the cities of Deer Creek, Douglas, Glenrock, and Bill 1254 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing and drifting snow could significantly reduce visibility and lead to dangerous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ112-191200- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/ Sierra Madre Range- 1254 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow at times. Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ117-191200- /O.EXA.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/ South Laramie Range Foothills- Including the cities of Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek 1254 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...South Laramie Range Foothills. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ002-095-192100- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T2100Z/ Dawes County-Northern Sioux County- Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, and Harrison 1254 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Dawes County and Northern Sioux County. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ003-021-191800- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ Box Butte County-Morrill County- Including the cities of Angora, Bayard, Redington, Bridgeport, Alliance, and Hemingford 1254 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Box Butte County and Morrill County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ019-020-096-191500- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1500Z/ Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Southern Sioux County- Including the cities of Gering, Agate, Scottsbluff, and Harrisburg 1254 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Banner County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ102-191800- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ Niobrara County- Including the cities of Lusk and Redbird 1254 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Niobrara County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ103-191800- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ North Laramie Range- Including the cities of Garrett 1254 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches in the lower elevations with 4 to 8 inches over the northern Laramie Range. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph with areas of drifting snow. * WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations, Niobrara County, and North Laramie Range. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on hazardous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ104-109-110-191200- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/ Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Central Carbon County-North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Elk Mountain, Seminoe Dam, Arlington, and Rawlins 1254 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow showers expected. Brief periods of locally heavy snowfall producing visibility under one half mile. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, and Central Carbon County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snow to be on and off through multiple rounds of snow showers into early Thursday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ106>108-191500- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1500Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-East Platte County-Goshen County- Including the cities of Bordeaux, Guernsey, Torrington, and Wheatland 1254 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, East Platte County, and Goshen County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ114-191200- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/ Snowy Range- Including the cities of Albany and Centennial 1254 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Snowy Range. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Poor visibility expected in falling and blowing snow. Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ118-119-191200- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/ Central Laramie County-East Laramie County- Including the cities of Cheyenne and Pine Bluffs 1254 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Central Laramie County and East Laramie County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A heavy band of snow has stalled across Laramie County with snow rates around an inch to inch and a half per hour. This band is expected to remain overhead for the next hour or two. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Mose
383 WWUS45 KCYS 191143 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 443 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 WYZ112-191245- /O.EXP.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/ Sierra Madre Range- 443 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... Snow has ended, however patchy blowing snow is expected to continue for the next few hours. $$ WYZ104-109-110-114-117>119-191245- /O.EXP.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/ Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Central Carbon County-North Snowy Range Foothills-Snowy Range-South Laramie Range Foothills- Central Laramie County-East Laramie County- Including the cities of Cheyenne, Pine Bluffs, Centennial, Federal, Arlington, Horse Creek, Albany, Seminoe Dam, Rawlins, Whitaker, and Elk Mountain 443 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... Snow has ended. Use caution as slick roads will be possible for the next few hours. Snow has ended, however patchy blowing snow is expected to continue for the next few hours. $$ WYZ101-191800- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ Converse County Lower Elevations- Including the cities of Deer Creek, Douglas, Glenrock, and Bill 443 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing and drifting snow could significantly reduce visibility and lead to dangerous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ002-095-192100- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T2100Z/ Dawes County-Northern Sioux County- Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, and Harrison 443 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Dawes County and Northern Sioux County. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ003-021-191800- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ Box Butte County-Morrill County- Including the cities of Angora, Bayard, Redington, Bridgeport, Alliance, and Hemingford 443 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Box Butte County and Morrill County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ019-020-096-191500- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1500Z/ Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Southern Sioux County- Including the cities of Gering, Agate, Scottsbluff, and Harrisburg 443 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Banner County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ102-191800- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ Niobrara County- Including the cities of Lusk and Redbird 443 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Niobrara County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ103-191800- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ North Laramie Range- Including the cities of Garrett 443 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches in the lower elevations with 4 to 8 inches over the northern Laramie Range. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph with areas of drifting snow. * WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations, Niobrara County, and North Laramie Range. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on hazardous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ106>108-191500- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1500Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-East Platte County-Goshen County- Including the cities of Bordeaux, Guernsey, Torrington, and Wheatland 443 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Widespread total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with localized amounts over 6 inches possible under narrow bands of heavy snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, East Platte County, and Goshen County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Mose
505 WWUS45 KCYS 191450 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 750 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 NEZ019-020-096-WYZ106>108-191600- /O.EXP.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1500Z/ Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Southern Sioux County-Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-East Platte County- Goshen County- Including the cities of Torrington, Scottsbluff, Harrisburg, Bordeaux, Guernsey, Agate, Wheatland, and Gering 750 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM MST THIS MORNING... Winter weather is moving out of the region. Therefore the Winter Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ WYZ101-191800- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ Converse County Lower Elevations- Including the cities of Deer Creek, Glenrock, Bill, and Douglas 750 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing and drifting snow could significantly reduce visibility and lead to dangerous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ002-095-192100- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T2100Z/ Dawes County-Northern Sioux County- Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, and Harrison 750 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Dawes County and Northern Sioux County. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ003-021-191800- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ Box Butte County-Morrill County- Including the cities of Angora, Redington, Hemingford, Bridgeport, Bayard, and Alliance 750 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Box Butte County and Morrill County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ102-191800- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ Niobrara County- Including the cities of Redbird and Lusk 750 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Niobrara County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WYZ103-191800- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ North Laramie Range- Including the cities of Garrett 750 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations, Niobrara County, and North Laramie Range. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on hazardous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CG
290 WWUS45 KCYS 191741 WSWCYS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1041 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 WYZ101-191845- /O.EXP.KCYS.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ Converse County Lower Elevations- Including the cities of Deer Creek, Glenrock, Bill, and Douglas 1041 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... Snow is beginning to move out of the region. Therefore the Winter Storm Warning will be allowed to expire. $$ NEZ021-WYZ102-103-191845- /O.EXP.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/ Morrill County-Niobrara County-North Laramie Range- Including the cities of Angora, Redbird, Redington, Bridgeport, Lusk, Bayard, and Garrett 1041 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... Snow is beginning to move out of the region. Therefore the Winter Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ NEZ003-192100- /O.EXT.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T2100Z/ Box Butte County- Including the cities of Hemingford and Alliance 1041 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Box Butte County. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NEZ002-095-192100- /O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T2100Z/ Dawes County-Northern Sioux County- Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, and Harrison 1041 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Dawes County and Northern Sioux County. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility and lead to slick road conditions. Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CG
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm 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 winter storm warning went out at Feb 15, 10:08 PM MST, 2 hours 20 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Fire danger will remain elevated to near-critical through at least Tuesday.
- A High Wind Watch has been issued for southeast Wyoming, mainly along and west of the Interstate 25 corridor.
- Moderate to heavy mountain snowfall is expected from Tuesday through Thursday this week, mainly above 8500 feet. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the Snowy and Sierra Madre Ranges.
- Snow squalls possible west of the Laramie Range Tuesday morning with the passage of a cold front.
- Snowfall is possible over the Plains Wednesday into Thursday, followed by temperatures falling below seasonal averages for the end of the week.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 15, 10:08 PM MST, 2 hours 20 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1008 PM MST Sun Feb 15 2026
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Fire danger will remain elevated to near-critical through at
least Tuesday.
- A High Wind Watch has been issued for southeast Wyoming,
mainly along and west of the Interstate 25 corridor.
- Moderate to heavy mountain snowfall is expected from Tuesday
through Thursday this week, mainly above 8500 feet. A Winter
Storm Watch is in effect for the Snowy and Sierra Madre
Ranges.
- Snow squalls possible west of the Laramie Range Tuesday
morning with the passage of a cold front.
- Snowfall is possible over the Plains Wednesday into
Thursday, followed by temperatures falling below seasonal
averages for the end of the week.
&&
.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
Issued at 259 PM MST Sun Feb 15 2026
MONDAY WILL BE THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM AS THE EFFECTS OF THE UPPER-
LEVEL RIDGE WILL STILL BE FELT. 700 MB TEMPERATURES WILL STILL BE
ABOVE 0C, WHICH IS ROUGHLY THE 90TH PERCENTILE FOR NAEFS
CLIMATOLOGY. THIS WILL LEAD TO A MILD DAY ACROSS THE FORECAST AREA.
HIGHS WILL RANGE FROM THE 50S OUT WEST, TO 60S EAST OF THE LARAMIE
RANGE. THESE HIGHS ARE ROUGHLY 20 DEGREES ABOVE AVERAGE FOR MID-
FEBRUARY. WITH A JET STREAK OVERHEAD, EXPECT TO SEE SOME MID TO HIGH
LEVEL CLOUD COVER OVER MUCH OF THE CWA. THIS JET STREAK WILL ALSO
LEAD TO BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR MOST OF THE AREA.
BY MONDAY EVENING, A SHORTWAVE WILL BEGIN TO SWING INTO WYOMING.
THIS SHORTWAVE WILL BRING BOTH PRECIPITATION AND WIND, HOWEVER THE
WIND WILL ARRIVE FIRST. HIGH WIND WATCHES WERE ALREADY IN EFFECT FOR
MUCH OF SOUTHEAST WYOMING WITH THE PREVIOUS FORECAST PACKAGE, BUT
NEWEST MODEL GUIDANCE SUGGESTS AN EARLIER START TIME TO SOME OF
THESE WATCHES. BUMPED THE START TIME UP TO MONDAY EVENING FOR
SOME OF THE CARBON COUNTY ZONES AS SOUTHWEST WINDS ALOFT RAPIDLY
INCREASES UP TO 55 KTS WITH GOOD SUBSIDENCE. KEPT THE MONDAY
NIGHT/EARLY TUESDAY MORNING START TIME FOR THE OTHER WATCHES AS
MSLP AND CAG TO CPR HEIGHT GRADIENTS ARE SLOW TO STEEPEN.
DESPITE THIS, WINDS ALOFT WILL RAMP UP TO 60 KTS BY TUESDAY
MORNING IN THE STRONG SOUTHWEST FLOW OF THE INCOMING JET STREAK.
BY TUESDAY MORNING, THE COLD FRONT ASSOCIATED WITH THE SHORTWAVE
WILL ARRIVE IN CARBON COUNTY. PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED WITH THE
FRONT, WITH HI-RES MODELS LIKE THE HRRR SHOWING MORE
SHOWERY/CONVECTIVE PRECIPITATION OUTSIDE OF THE HIGH TERRAIN OUT
WEST. A QUICK LOOK AT MODEL SOUNDINGS DOES INDICATE A DECENT AMOUNT
OF INSTABILITY PRESENT FOR FEBRUARY. COMBINED WITH THE ALREADY
PRESENT STRONG BACKGROUND WINDS EXPECTED, SNOW SQUALLS WILL BE
POSSIBLE. MODELED SNOW SQUALL PARAMETERS ALSO SUPPORT THE NOTION
THAT SQUALLS WILL BE POSSIBLE. THE MAIN AREA OF CONCERN FOR SNOW
SQUALLS WILL BE WEST OF THE LARAMIE RANGE DURING THE MORNING HOURS
ON TUESDAY. WITH STRONG DOWNSLOPING WINDS PRESENT EAST OF THE
LARAMIE RANGE, HI-RES GUIDANCE SHOWS PRECIPITATION DRYING OUT BEFORE
IT EVEN REACHES THE INTERSTATE 25 CORRIDOR. SNOW ACCUMULATIONS FOR
THE HIGH VALLEYS OUT WEST WILL LIKELY BE FAIRLY MINIMAL FROM
SQUALL/SHOWER ACTIVITY, HOWEVER CANNOT RULE OUT A QUICK INCH FROM
BRIEF MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW. WHILE THE BULK OF SHOWER ACTIVITY
LOOKS TO BE DONE BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON, MOUNTAIN SNOW WILL PERSIST
THROUGHOUT THE DAY. TUESDAY MORNING WILL ACTUALLY MARK THE START OF
A PROLONGED PERIOD OF MOUNTAIN SNOW FOR THE SNOWY AND SIERRA MADRE
RANGES. MOIST, SOUTHWEST UPSLOPE FLOW WILL AID IN STEADY LIGHT
SNOW THROUGHOUT THE DAY TUESDAY. FOR NOW, WENT AHEAD AND ISSUED
A WINTER STORM WATCH FOR THESE MOUNTAINS STARTING TUESDAY
MORNING AND CONTINUING THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. SNOW
AMOUNTS ON TUESDAY COULD REACH UP TO 6 INCHES IN THE MOUNTAINS.
BESIDES THE PRECIPITATION, HIGH WINDS WILL CONTINUE INTO THE DAY
TUESDAY. WENT AHEAD AND ADDED A FEW ADDITIONAL ZONES TO THE EXISTING
HIGH WIND WATCH, INCLUDING THE SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, FOOTHILLS, AND
CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY. IN-HOUSE GUIDANCE SHOWS FAIRLY HIGH
PROBABILITIES FOR THESE LOCATIONS HITTING HIGH WINDS, BUT EXTREMELY
STRONG SUBSIDENCE WILL ALSO EXIST IN THESE AREAS WHICH WILL HELP GET
50 TO 60 KT WINDS DOWN TO THE SURFACE. ARGUMENTS COULD BE MADE
FOR POSSIBLE WATCH EXPANSION FURTHER EAST INTO THE PANHANDLE
WITH 60 KT WINDS ALOFT AND GOOD LOW-LEVEL SUBSIDENCE. HOWEVER,
THE PLACEMENT OF THE 250 MB JETSTREAK PUTS THE CWA IN AN AREA OF
LARGE SCALE ASCENT WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY MAKE IT DIFFICULT
FOR HIGH WINDS TO REACH THE SURFACE IN AREAS FURTHER EAST.
REGARDLESS OF IF THIS HAPPENS, A VERY WINDY DAY IS STILL
EXPECTED ACROSS THE PLAINS. WINDS WILL LIKELY EASE TUESDAY
EVENING AS THE SHORTWAVE PUSHES OUT.
&&
.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Issued at 259 PM MST Sun Feb 15 2026
A train of progressive troughs moving across the Rockies from the
Pacific this week will keep active weather continuing through Friday
or Saturday, before mild weather and ridging begins to make a return
by Sunday.
On Wednesday morning, the area will be in between systems as the
first wind storm moves out across the northern Plains. The second
trough will be another powerful Pacific trough rapidly moving inland
during the middle of the week. Cloud layer RH and mean wind show
moist orographic lift continuing in the mountains even in between
the troughs, suggesting there may not be much of a break in mountain
snowfall, though rates will certainly decrease for a period of time.
Much of the area should see a break from the winds Wednesday morning
with a reduced cross-barrier height gradient setting up in between
troughs. In addition, the departing first trough will drop a surface
high pressure over the Montana plains, and the edge of this features
will try to creep into our northern zones. While we are not
expecting this to manifest as an actual arctic frontal boundary for
our area, the increased surface pressure spreading down the I-25
corridor should help provide at least a temporary break from the
strong winds. The strong subtropical jet streak out ahead of the
primary trough moving across the Great Basin on Wednesday will have
noticeable diffluent flow aloft, supporting rapid pressure falls
just in the lee of the mountains during the day and evening on
Wednesday. Winds will gradually increase through the day again,
particularly west of I-25, as surface pressure falls and lee
cyclogenesis occurs. Expect to find a stalled frontal boundary
somewhere over the area, which as of now appears most likely to set
up along the North Platte River Valley. North/east of this boundary,
we will see lighter upslope flow, while stronger south to southwest
winds can be expected south/west of the boundary.
The primary surface low is expected to develop over northeast
Colorado (a rare positioning for this winter season). However, a
secondary surface low over southwest or central Wyoming will keep
southwest winds in place over Carbon, Albany, and possibly Laramie
county, keeping winds elevated here. We will have the low-level
upslope flow in place north of the stalled boundary, and forcing
aloft looks to improve Wednesday afternoon and evening as isentropic
lift kicks up in advance of the approaching trough. This system will
be quite progressive, and thus the window for snowfall is not very
long, but we have several lifting mechanisms present including those
mentioned above, plus vorticity advection aloft, and strong
frontogenesis. This will help spread snowfall out into the High
Plains Wednesday late afternoon into early Thursday morning.
This system has the potential to be the first widespread
accumulating snow event of the year, but some portions of the
forecast area will still probably miss out once again. Highest
confidence in impactful snow accumulation (in addition to the
mountains) at this time is along the US-20 corridor from Douglas to
Chadron, and along the I-80 corridor in Carbon county. Based on
ratios of about 15:1, the median ensemble member has over 2" of snow
falling in both Douglas and Chadron with about 25% of members over
4" of snow. Further west, there is medium confidence in snow impacts
too, but the characteristics will be different. The isentropic lift
and thus the stratiform valley snowfall will probably not make it
into Carbon county, but forecast soundings show very steep lapse
rates through the entire troposphere near Rawlins Wednesday
afternoon. In addition, strong mechanical forcing is expected as the
secondary surface low over central Wyoming gives into the primary
low over northeast Colorado. As this occurs, expect rapid increases
in surface pressure as the frontal boundary sweeps in from the west.
As a result, Wednesday will probably bring another chance for
convective snow showers and possibly snow squalls to Carbon county.
Snowfall in Laramie will depend on the ability of the convective
snow showers to continue east of the Snowy Range, which is a little
more uncertain than Rawlins. Probabilities for 1" of snow are around
40% at this time. The I-80 corridor from Cheyenne eastward is the
most likely area to miss out on this snow event. Southwest winds in
the early phases of the event transitioning to westerly winds later
are rather unfavorable. There is a scenario supported by about 25%
of ensemble members with a stronger, more southerly upper level
trough which would allow for the isentropic lift to set up further
south and include the Cheyenne area, but this is not the most likely
scenario at this time. Median 24-hour QPF for Cheyenne is only
0.02", which would just be a dusting to a half inch of snow. The
model mean is skewed somewhat by a small handful of high outliers.
Once the upper level trough axis swings through late Wednesday
evening, we will see rapid dry air advection into the I-80 corridor,
along with another increase in wind speeds. Due to the cold front
and surface high pressure over the High Plains, this round of wind
will likely be confined to areas west of I-25 (though can't rule out
gusts of 60+ mph creeping into the Cheyenne area). In-house guidance
is depicting around a 50% chance for high winds in the Arlington/Elk
Mountain and I-80 summit areas Wednesday evening into early Thursday
morning. Expect a cold and windy day on Thursday, which could lead
to blowing snow concerns in areas receiving snowfall on Wednesday
night. However, the probability for high winds is fairly low (10%
for the High Plains).
Models are beginning to pick up on one final trough in this train
moving through the area around the Friday or Friday night time
period. This one looks weaker than the two preceding systems, and
without as strong of a moisture tap to the Pacific. Nonetheless,
recent ensemble guidance is trending a little bit more aggressive on
precipitation, primarily for the mountains. This may bring another
chance for some light snow over the Plains and strong winds in the
wind prone areas in its wake. Ensembles are in good agreement
showing strong ridging beginning to build back into the area by
Sunday supporting another warming trend.
&&
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1006 PM MST Sun Feb 15 2026
VFR conditions expected to prevail through the 06Z TAF period.
Upper-level clouds will drift across the region overnight, but
look to remain above about 20,000ft AGL. Calm winds ongoing will
start to increase overnight into the early morning hours with
gusts between 30 and 40 kts possible, especially at KCYS, KLAR,
and KRWL. KRWL will be gusty all night, likely not seeing calm
winds for the next few days. Low-level wind shear may be present
at KLAR through 14Z this morning. This quickly diminishes as
surface winds start increasing.
&&
.CYS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WY...High Wind Watch from late Monday night through Tuesday evening
for WYZ101-106-107-115>118.
High Wind Watch from Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening
for WYZ104-109.
High Wind Watch from late Monday night through Tuesday evening
for WYZ105-110-111-113.
Winter Storm Watch from late Monday night through late
Wednesday night for WYZ112-114.
NE...None.
&&
SHORT TERM...SF
LONG TERM...MN
AVIATION...AMHazardous weather outlook, Feb 15, 3:12 PM MST, 9 hours 16 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 312 PM MST Sun Feb 15 2026 NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ101>119-162215- 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- 312 PM MST Sun Feb 15 2026 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 - Fire danger will remain elevated to near-critical through at least Tuesday. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - A High Wind Watch has been issued for southeast Wyoming, mainly along and west of the Interstate 25 corridor. - Moderate to heavy mountain snowfall is expected from Tuesday through Thursday this week, mainly above 8500 feet. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the Snowy and Sierra Madre Ranges. - Snow squalls possible west of the Laramie Range Tuesday morning with the passage of a cold front. - Snowfall is possible over the Plains Wednesday into Thursday, followed by temperatures falling below seasonal averages for the end of the week. .Spotter information statement... Spotter activation will not be needed.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Cheyenne, WY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 12:35 AM MST | Fire Weather Watch | CYS | Converse, Goshen, Laramie, Niobrara, Platte | 12 hr |
| Feb 16, 12:51 AM MST | High Wind Warning | CYS | Albany, Carbon, Converse, Goshen, Laramie, Niobrara and 1 more | 46 hr |
| Feb 16, 11:09 AM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | CYS | Albany, Carbon, Converse, Goshen, Laramie, Niobrara and 1 more | 3 days |
| Feb 16, 12:12 PM MST | Red Flag Warning | CYS | Converse, Goshen, Laramie, Niobrara, Platte | 30 hr |
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