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Winter Storm Warning
South Laramie Range; South Laramie Range Foothills
Winter Storm Warning issued May 4 at 2:41AM MDT until May 6 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Alert Description
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The weight of the heavy, wet snow on tree limbs and powerlines and could cause sporadic power outages.
Safety Instructions
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.
Time Information
Effective
May 5, 2026, 3:00 AM
Expires
May 5, 2026, 12:00 AM
Issued
May 4, 2026, 8:41 AM
Alert Details
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Cheyenne WY
National Weather Service