High Wind Warning Issued for North Snowy Range Foothills and I-80 Corridor
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 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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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the North Snowy Range Foothills, with gusts reaching up to 70 mph through Saturday morning.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- North Snowy Range Foothills, Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cheyenne
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Snowy Range Foothills, Wyoming.
High Wind Warning in Effect for North Snowy Range Foothills
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, WY. This alert indicates that a hazardous high wind event is currently expected or occurring, with the potential for sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the North Snowy Range Foothills in Wyoming. Specific locations impacted include Arlington and Elk Mountain, particularly along the Interstate 80 corridor.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the area should prepare for hazardous conditions. Strong crosswinds will be particularly dangerous for light-weight or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor-trailers. The NWS advises that winds of this magnitude can lead to property damage.
Expected Conditions
The region is facing two distinct periods of high winds. During the first period, west winds of 30 to 40 mph are expected with gusts up to 65 mph. During the second period, west winds will continue at 30 to 40 mph, but gusts are expected to increase to up to 70 mph.
Timeline
- First Warning Period: Effective until 11:00 AM MST this morning, February 26.
- Second Warning Period: Effective from 5:00 PM MST this afternoon, February 26, until 11:00 AM MST Saturday, February 28.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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