WY WFO CHEYENNE Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO CHEYENNE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, March 17, 2018

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WINTER STORM WATCH

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Cheyenne WY

215 PM MDT Sat Mar 17 2018

…SNOW RETURNING TO SOUTHEAST WYOMING SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND

SUNDAY NIGHT…

…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM MDT

MONDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions.

Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected, with 12 to

18 inches along north facing slopes.

* WHERE…Snowy Range, mainly north facing slopes.

* WHEN…9 AM Sunday to 6 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Be prepared for visibilities below one half

mile Sunday and Sunday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather

conditions are expected. 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.

…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON

THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT…

* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions.

Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized

amounts up to 9 inches, are possible.

* WHERE…Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie.

* WHEN…From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Significant reductions in visibility are

possible along with slick and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant

snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue

to monitor the latest forecasts.

…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM MDT

MONDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions.

Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected, with 12 to

18 inches along north facing slopes.

* WHERE…Snowy Range, mainly north facing slopes.

* WHEN…9 AM Sunday to 6 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Be prepared for visibilities below one half

mile Sunday and Sunday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather

conditions are expected. 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.

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM MDT

MONDAY…

* WHAT…Snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total

snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up

to 12 inches, are expected.

* WHERE…Sierra Madre Range.

* WHEN…9 AM Sunday to 6 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Be prepared for reduced visibilities at

times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will

cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered

roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can

be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM MDT

MONDAY…

* WHAT…Snow expected, possibly heavy at times Sunday afternoon

and evening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow

accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 8

inches, are expected.

* WHERE…Snowy Range foothills, including Elk Mountain and

Arlington, and the Laramie Valley.

* WHEN…Noon Sunday to 6 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Be prepared for visibilities below one half

mile at times. Some drifting snow is also possible with winds

gusting to 35 mph Sunday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will

cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered

roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can

be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM MDT

MONDAY…

* WHAT…Snow expected, possibly heavy at times Sunday afternoon

and evening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow

accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 8

inches, are expected.

* WHERE…Snowy Range foothills, including Elk Mountain and

Arlington, and the Laramie Valley.

* WHEN…Noon Sunday to 6 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Be prepared for visibilities below one half

mile at times. Some drifting snow is also possible with winds

gusting to 35 mph Sunday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will

cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered

roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can

be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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