Blizzard Warning Issued for North Snowy Range Foothills
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NOAA issued it on May 28, 2026, 2 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Blizzard Warning is in effect until 3 PM MDT for the North Snowy Range Foothills, with blizzard conditions occurring along I-80.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- North Snowy Range Foothills, Wyoming
- Issued
- May 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cheyenne WY
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Snowy Range Foothills, Wyoming.
Alert Details
Blizzard Warning issued by NWS Cheyenne WY. Effective from May 18 at 8:40 AM MDT until May 18 at 3:00 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 (WYZ110).
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Persons should delay all travel if possible. Drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
Expected Conditions
Blizzard conditions currently occurring along I-80. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Slippery road conditions possible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Timeline
Alert effective May 18 at 8:40 AM MDT and ends May 18 at 3:00 PM MDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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