Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued May 5 at 2:01AM MDT until May 6 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2026 - 1:01am
Expires:
May 5, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16
inches, with locally higher amounts possible above 8000 feet in
elevation.
* WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate
80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie.
* WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. The weight of the heavy, wet
snow on tree limbs and powerlines and could cause sporadic power
outages.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Area Description:
South Laramie Range; South Laramie Range Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY