High Wind Warning Issued for North Snowy Range Foothills; Gusts Up to 70 MPH Expected
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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 in Cheyenne has issued a High Wind Warning for the North Snowy Range Foothills, warning of gusts up to 70 mph and hazardous travel on Interstate 80.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- North Snowy Range Foothills, 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 North Snowy Range Foothills, Wyoming.
High Wind Warning Issued for North Snowy Range Foothills
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has issued a High Wind Warning for the North Snowy Range Foothills. This alert indicates that a hazardous high wind event is expected, with 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 specifically covers the North Snowy Range Foothills. This includes the communities of Arlington and Elk Mountain, particularly along the Interstate 80 corridor.
What You Should Do
The NWS advises residents to prepare for these conditions. The primary impact is expected to be on transportation. Strong cross winds will create hazardous driving conditions for light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. Drivers in these categories should take necessary precautions or avoid travel if possible.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect west winds ranging from 30 to 40 mph. Wind gusts are projected to reach as high as 70 mph during the peak of the event.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 8:00 AM MST on Saturday, March 7. The alert is currently set to remain in effect until 6:00 PM MDT on Monday, March 9.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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