4-6″ of Snow Possible in Cheyenne; 6-9″ Expected in Pine Bluffs
Cheyenne could see up to six inches of snow and Pine Bluffs up to nine inches of snow Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening, the National Weather Service in Cheyenne says.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday to 5 p.m. Wednesday for eastern Laramie County and Kimball and Cheyenne counties in the southern Nebraska Panhandle.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1244 PM MST Mon Jan 16 2023 NEZ054-055-WYZ119-171200- /O.UPG.KCYS.WS.A.0001.230118T0000Z-230119T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KCYS.WS.W.0002.230118T0000Z-230119T0000Z/ Kimball County-Cheyenne County-East Laramie County- Including the cities of Kimball, Sidney, Brownson, and Pine Bluffs 1244 PM MST Mon Jan 16 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. * WHERE...In Nebraska, Kimball County and Cheyenne County. In Wyoming, East Laramie County. * WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is still uncertainty in the track of this storm which could impact where the heaviest snowfall occurs. 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.
A Winter Storm Watch is also in effect for central Laramie County and portions of the Nebraska Panhandle.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1244 PM MST Mon Jan 16 2023 NEZ020-021-171200- /O.CON.KCYS.WS.A.0001.230118T0000Z-230119T0000Z/ Banner County-Morrill County- Including the cities of Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, and Redington 1244 PM MST Mon Jan 16 2023 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches possible. * WHERE...Banner County and Morrill County. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is still uncertainty in the track of this storm which could impact where the heaviest snowfall occurs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1244 PM MST Mon Jan 16 2023 NEZ003-019-WYZ118-171200- /O.EXA.KCYS.WS.A.0001.230118T0000Z-230119T0000Z/ Box Butte County-Scotts Bluff County-Central Laramie County- Including the cities of Alliance, Hemingford, Scottsbluff, Gering, and Cheyenne 1244 PM MST Mon Jan 16 2023 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches possible. * WHERE...In Nebraska, Box Butte County and Scotts Bluff County. In Wyoming, Central Laramie County. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is still uncertainty in the track of this storm which could impact where the heaviest snowfall occurs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
The NWS says travel could be very difficult, especially along Interstate 80 from Cheyenne to Sidney.
Drivers are encouraged to call 511 or go to wyoroad.info for the latest road conditions and closure information.
2PM 1/16 – Here is the latest winter weather headline update for the area. We have also included images near the top of the graphic regarding current probabilities for the potential of 4, 6, and 8 inches during the next weather system to impact the region. For the most up-to-date weather forecast, refer to weather.gov/CYS