Headline:
Snow Squall Warning issued November 16 at 9:48AM MST until November 16 at 10:15AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Snow Squall Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 16, 2024 - 8:48am
Expires:
November 16, 2024 - 9:15am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a
* Snow Squall Warning for...
East central Carbon County in south central Wyoming...
* Until 1015 AM MST.
* At 947 AM MST, a dangerous snow squall was located near Elk
Mountain, or 37 miles east of Rawlins, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to
blowing snow and rapidly falling visibility. Wind gusts
greater than 35 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous
within minutes.
This includes Interstate 80 in Wyoming between mile markers 247 and
271.
Locations impacted include...
Elk Mountain and Bow River Campground.
Instruction:
Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are
expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden
whiteout conditions.
Area Description:
Carbon, WY
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY