Headline:
Snow Squall Warning issued May 21 at 4:22PM MDT until May 21 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Snow Squall Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a
* Snow Squall Warning for...
East central Carbon County in south central Wyoming...
* Until 515 PM MDT.
* At 422 PM MDT, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line
extending from 8 miles east of Hanna to near Bow River Campground,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...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 Interstate 80 in Wyoming between mile markers 243 and
281.
Locations impacted include...
Elk Mountain, Arlington, and McFadden.
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