High Wind Warning Issued for Carbon County and North Snowy Range Foothills
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for parts of southeast Wyoming, with gusts up to 65 mph and blowing snow expected to impact travel through Tuesday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cheyenne WY
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Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeast Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has issued a High Wind Warning for several regions in the state. The alert indicates that a hazardous high wind event is expected, with the potential for sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger, which can lead to property damage.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- North Snowy Range Foothills: Including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80.
- Southwest Carbon County
- Upper North Platte River Basin
- Shirley Basin
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area should take the following precautions:
- Prepare for hazardous travel: Impacts are expected mainly to transportation. Strong crosswinds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.
- Secure property: High winds of this magnitude can lead to property damage.
- Monitor visibility: Be prepared for reduced visibility if traveling along Interstate 80 or Interstate 25.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speeds: Southwest winds between 30 to 45 mph are expected, with gusts reaching around 65 mph.
- Visibility: Blowing and drifting snow is possible along Interstate 80 and portions of Interstate 25 on Tuesday. This may result in visibilities falling below one mile at times.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 2:00 AM MST Tuesday, February 17, through 8:00 PM MST Tuesday, February 17.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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