High Wind Warning Issued for North Snowy Range Foothills Through Thursday Morning
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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 up to 70 mph and blowing snow expected to impact 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
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.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning (NWS code: HWW) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The alert is effective starting at 9:00 PM MST this evening and remains in place until 8:00 AM MST Thursday.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the North Snowy Range Foothills. This includes the communities of Arlington and Elk Mountain, particularly impacting travel along the Interstate 80 corridor.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area should prepare for hazardous conditions. The NWS advises that sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger can lead to property damage. Drivers of light-weight or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor-trailers, should exercise extreme caution as strong crosswinds will make travel hazardous.
Expected Conditions
West winds are expected to reach speeds of 30 to 40 mph, with powerful gusts peaking at 70 mph. In addition to the wind, areas of blowing snow are anticipated. These conditions could lead to significantly reduced visibility, potential whiteout conditions, and slick road surfaces.
Timeline
- Onset: Wednesday, February 18, at 9:00 PM MST
- Duration: The warning is scheduled to expire at 8:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 19.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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