A Winter Weather Advisory for the Snowy Range and the northern Snowy Range foothills including Interstate 80 between Elk Mountain and Arlington has been expanded to include the northern Laramie Range.

The advisory is in effect from 5 p.m. this afternoon to 6 a.m. Friday.

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Total snow accumulations of two to four inches, with up to nine inches above 9,000 feet, and wind gusts as high as 55 mph are expected in the northern Snowy Range foothills and the Snowy Range.

And seven to nine inches of snow with wind gusts as high as 50 mph are expected in the northern Laramie Range.

"Plan on slippery road conditions," the National Weather Service in Cheyenne said. "Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility."

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

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1258 PM MDT Thu Apr 27 2023

WYZ110-114-281200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WW.Y.0028.230427T2300Z-230428T1200Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Arlington, Elk Mountain, Centennial,
and Albany
1258 PM MDT Thu Apr 27 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4
  inches, with up to 9 inches above 9000 feet elevation. Winds
  gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Snowy Range and North Snowy Range Foothills including
  Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Thursday afternoon to 6 AM MDT Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will
  significantly reduce visibility.

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
1258 PM MDT Thu Apr 27 2023

WYZ103-281200-
/O.EXA.KCYS.WW.Y.0028.230427T2300Z-230428T1200Z/
North Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Garrett and Esterbrook
1258 PM MDT Thu Apr 27 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 9
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...North Laramie Range.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Thursday afternoon to 6 AM MDT Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will
  significantly reduce visibility.

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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