Another round of snow is expected to hit the mountains of southeast Wyoming late tonight through early Saturday morning, the National Weather Service in Cheyenne says.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 11 p.m. tonight through 5 a.m. Saturday for the Sierra Madre and Snowy ranges.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
119 PM MST Thu Jan 5 2023

WYZ112-114-061200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.WW.Y.0002.230106T0600Z-230107T1200Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
119 PM MST Thu Jan 5 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Sierra Madre Range and Snowy Range.

* WHEN...From 11 PM tonight to 5 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Falling snow and patchy blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility. Hikers and snowmobilers can
  easily become disoriented.

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.
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Five to 10 inches of snow and wind gusts as high as 35 mph are expected.

The NWS says falling snow and patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Drivers are encouraged to call 511 or go to wyoroad.info for the latest road conditions and closure information.

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