Headline:
Snow Squall Warning issued March 14 at 11:39PM MDT until March 15 at 12:30AM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Snow Squall Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 14, 2026 - 10:39pm
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a
* Snow Squall Warning for...
Southwestern Kimball County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...
Southwestern Banner County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...
Southeastern Albany County in southeastern Wyoming...
Laramie County in southeastern Wyoming...
* Until 1230 AM MDT.
* At 1138 PM MDT, a dangerous snow squall was located over Carpenter,
or 26 miles east of Cheyenne, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Flash freeze on roads. Intense bursts of heavy snow.
Gusty winds leading to blowing snow and visibility
rapidly falling to less than one-quarter mile. Wind gusts
greater than 50 mph could knock down tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects.
SOURCE...Radar and webcams.
IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous
within minutes.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 1 and 27.
Interstate 80 in Wyoming between mile markers 319 and 402.
Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 1 and 4.
Locations impacted include...
Cheyenne, Pine Bluffs, Burns, Happy Valley, Federal, Table Mountain
Ranches, Willadsen Estates, Rocking Star Ranch, Silver Sage Estates,
Egbert, Granite Canon, Fox Farm-College, Tie Siding, Cheyenne
Regional Airport, Pumpkin Vine, Winchester Hills, Vedauwoo
Campground, Panorama Point, North Crow Campground, and Ranchettes.
Instruction:
Wet roadways will quickly freeze. Black ice will cause roads,
bridges, and overpasses to become slick and dangerous. Slow down and
be prepared for a sudden loss of traction.
Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are
expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden
whiteout conditions.
Consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes
your location. If you must travel, use extra caution and allow extra
time. Rapid changes in visibility and slick road conditions may lead
to accidents.
Area Description:
Banner, NE; Kimball, NE; Albany, WY; Laramie, WY
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov