Southeast Wyoming Mountains Expected to See 1 to 2 Feet of Snow

Multiple rounds of moderate to heavy snow are expected to impact mountain travel in southeast Wyoming over the next few days, the National Weather Service in Cheyenne says.

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday for the Sierra Madre and Snowy ranges, where total snow accumulations of one to two feet are expected.

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"Snow will taper off to light snow showers Tuesday afternoon, but become heavy again on Wednesday," the NWS said.

"Mountain travel will become dangerous due to icy, snow packed roads and reduced visibilities in falling and blowing snow," the NWS added. "Slow down and use caution while traveling."

Drivers are encouraged to call 511 or visit wyoroad.info for the latest road conditions and closures.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
156 PM MDT Mon Mar 20 2023

WYZ112-114-211200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-230324T0000Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
156 PM MDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Prolonged moderate to heavy mountain snow expected.
  Multiple rounds of snow are expected between Monday morning
  and Thursday afternoon. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2
  feet.

* WHERE...Sierra Madre and Snowy Mountain Ranges.

* WHEN...6 AM MDT Monday through 6 PM MDT Thursday. Snow will
  taper off to light snow showers Tuesday afternoon, but become
  heavy again on Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Mountain travel will become dangerous due to icy,
  snow packed roads and reduced visibilities in falling and
  blowing snow. Outdoor recreation will be hazardous to those
  caught unprepared for winter 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.

Winter Weather Advisories have been posted for the Snowy and Sierra Madre ranges. A long-duration light to moderate snow event will last from Monday through Thursday of this week.