Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 8:55AM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 7:55am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
At 855 AM MDT...An area of snow showers was affecting portions of
southern Goshen and Laramie Counties. Periods of snow showers will
persist through 1000 AM MDT.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 35 mph and visibilities less than one
mile.
SOURCE...Radar and Webcams.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel conditions due to slick roads and low
visibilities.
Locations impacted include...
Cheyenne, La Grange, Burns, Happy Valley, Federal, Albin, Table
Mountain Ranches, Willadsen Estates, Rocking Star Ranch, Silver Sage
Estates, Egbert, Granite Canon, Fox Farm-College, Cheyenne Regional
Airport, Winchester Hills, Ranchettes, Warren AFB, Frontier Park,
Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport, and North Cheyenne.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 1 and 44.
Interstate 80 in Wyoming between mile markers 340 and 399.
Instruction:
Expect rapid changes in weather and road conditions. Motorists are
urged to use extreme caution if traveling through these areas!
Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time when traveling.
LAT...LON 4161 10513 4164 10406 4100 10411 4100 10524
TIME...MOT...LOC 1455Z 297DEG 12KT 4111 10483
Area Description:
Goshen County; South Laramie Range; South Laramie Range Foothills; Central Laramie County; East Laramie County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY