Strong winds and snow will be the main story across southeast Wyoming over the next week, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne.

High Wind Warnings are in effect for most of southeast Wyoming until 5 p.m. Friday, with gusts up to 80 mph expected in some areas.

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
135 PM MST Thu Dec 1 2022

WYZ104-105-109-110-113-021200-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0055.000000T0000Z-221203T0000Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Carbon County-North Snowy Range Foothills-
Upper North Platte River Basin-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Rawlins, Arlington, Elk Mountain, Saratoga, and Encampment
135 PM MST Thu Dec 1 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 40 to 50 MPH with gusts up to 80
  MPH.

* WHERE...Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Shirley Basin,
  Central Carbon County, North Snowy Range Foothills and Upper
  North Platte River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for
  vehicle blow overs, particularly along north to south oriented
  roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
135 PM MST Thu Dec 1 2022

WYZ107-108-118-119-021200-
/O.UPG.KCYS.HW.A.0055.221202T0900Z-221203T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KCYS.HW.W.0055.221202T0900Z-221203T0000Z/
East Platte County-Goshen County-Central Laramie County-
East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Wheatland, Guernsey, Torrington,
Cheyenne, and Pine Bluffs
135 PM MST Thu Dec 1 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for
  vehicle blow overs, particularly along north to south oriented
  roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
135 PM MST Thu Dec 1 2022

WYZ101-103-106-115>117-021200-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0055.000000T0000Z-221203T0000Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-North Laramie Range-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-Laramie Valley-
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, Deer Creek,
Garrett, Esterbrook, Bordeaux, Laramie, Bosler, Buford,
Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal, and Horse Creek
135 PM MST Thu Dec 1 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 MPH with gusts up to 80 MPH.

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations, North Laramie Range,
  Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, Laramie
  Valley, South Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers. There will be a high risk for
  vehicle blow overs, particularly along north to south oriented
  roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.
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Winter Weather Advisories are also in effect for the Sierra Madre and Snowy ranges from 11 p.m. tonight until 5 p.m. Friday, with total snow accumulations of 3 to 10 inches expected.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
122 PM MST Thu Dec 1 2022

WYZ112-021200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0033.221202T0600Z-221203T0000Z/
Sierra Madre Range-
122 PM MST Thu Dec 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 5 to 10 inches. Southwest winds gusting as high as 55 MPH.

* WHERE...Sierra Madre Range.

* WHEN...From 11 PM tonight to 5 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of falling and
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Hikers and
  snowmobilers may 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.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
122 PM MST Thu Dec 1 2022

WYZ114-021200-
/O.EXA.KCYS.WW.Y.0033.221202T0600Z-221203T0000Z/
Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
122 PM MST Thu Dec 1 2022

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

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 3 to 7 inches. Southwest winds gusting as high as 60 MPH.

* WHERE...Snowy Range.

* WHEN...From 11 PM tonight to 5 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of falling and
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Hikers and
  snowmobilers may 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.

"(The) next cold front moves through the area Sunday, with some snow and strong winds mainly west of Interstate 25," the NWS said. "There will likely be wind headlines Sunday for the wind-prone areas."

The NWS says another front will move through Monday, with some chances for snow.

"Behind the front, look for increasing chances for widespread strong winds Tuesday into Wednesday," the NWS said.

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30/6PM: Greetings! An active weather pattern continues across southeast Wyoming and Nebraska Panhandle over the next week. Strong winds will be the main story, with strong winds Thursday and Friday. Much of southeast WYoming is now in a High Wind Warning for Thursday/Friday, that will likely need to be expanded. Next cold front moves through the area Sunday, with some snow and strong winds mainly west of Interstate 25. There will likely be wind headlines Sunday for the wind prone areas. Next front moves through Monday next week, with some chances for snow. Behind the front, look for increasing chances for widespread strong winds Tuesday into Wednesday. Stay tuned to later updates and be safe!

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