Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued January 9 at 2:04AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 9, 2025 - 1:04am
Expires:
January 9, 2025 - 11:00am
Description:
Winds will be increasing over the High Plains this morning, with
widespread gusts to around 45 MPH leading to areas of
blowing/drifting snow and reduced visibility. A brief period of
gusts to around 60 MPH may be possible with the initial frontal
passage early this morning, especially in the wind prone areas of
Interstate 25.
In addition, light to moderate snow showers will continue through
Thursday morning, with a dusting to an inch or two of snow
possible. Travelers should be prepared for periods of reduced
visibility and slick conditions due to the blowing and drifting
snow Thursday morning.
Area Description:
Dawes; Box Butte; Scotts Bluff; Banner; Morrill; Kimball; Cheyenne; North Sioux; South Sioux; Converse County Lower Elevations; Niobrara County; North Laramie Range; Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; East Platte County; Goshen County; Central Laramie County; East Laramie County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY