Snow Squall Warning Issued for Albany, Laramie, and Platte Counties in Southeastern Wyoming
The National Weather Service has issued a Snow Squall Warning for parts of southeastern Wyoming, warning of intense snow bursts and rapid visibility drops through 8:45 PM MST.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Snow Squall Warning for portions of southeastern Wyoming. This alert is an actual, urgent message indicating that dangerous weather conditions are imminent or occurring in the specified area.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following regions in southeastern Wyoming:
- East central Albany County
- Northwestern Laramie County
- Southern Platte County
Specific locations impacted include Chugwater, Antelope Buttes, Rogers Canyon, Bosler, Baldy Peak, Flying X Ranch, Whitaker, Slater, Horse Creek, Sybille Canyon, and Wheatland Reservoir Number 3.
Travelers should be aware that this warning includes Interstate 25 between mile markers 24 and 69, and Interstate 80 between mile markers 289 and 298.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to slow down immediately. Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are expected. Drivers should be alert for sudden whiteout conditions. The NWS recommends avoiding travel in these areas until the squall passes.
Expected Conditions
According to radar and webcam observations, a dangerous snow squall was located 8 miles east of Baldy Peak (23 miles northeast of Laramie) at 8:13 PM MST, moving east at 40 mph. Hazards include:
- Intense bursts of heavy snow
- Gusty winds up to 35 mph
- Blowing snow leading to visibility rapidly falling to less than one-quarter mile
- Potentially dangerous travel conditions developing within minutes
Timeline
The Snow Squall Warning is effective from 8:13 PM MST until 8:45 PM MST on February 11, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice