High Wind Warning Issued for Snowy Range with Gusts Up to 85 MPH
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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 Snowy Range, effective through Saturday morning, featuring dangerous gusts and potential whiteout conditions.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Snowy Range, 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 Snowy Range, Wyoming.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This alert indicates that a hazardous high wind event is currently occurring or is expected in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Snowy Range (WYZ114) in Wyoming.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers should prepare for hazardous conditions. Strong cross winds will be particularly dangerous for light-weight or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor-trailers. Additionally, motorists should be alert for areas of blowing snow which could lead to reduced visibility or whiteout conditions and slick roads. The NWS notes that sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speed: Sustained west winds of 35 to 45 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts are expected to reach up to 85 mph.
- Hazards: Blowing snow, reduced visibility, whiteout conditions, and slick road surfaces.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in place until 6:00 AM MDT on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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