Snow Squall Warning Issued for Eastern Albany County, Wyoming; Travel Hazards on I-80
The National Weather Service has issued a Snow Squall Warning for Eastern Albany County until 7:45 AM MST, citing dangerous whiteout conditions and heavy snow.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Snow Squall Warning for southeastern Wyoming. This alert is in effect as a dangerous snow squall moves through the region, creating immediate hazards for motorists and residents.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Eastern Albany County. Impacted locations include:
- Cities and Communities: Laramie, West Laramie, Bosler, Tie Siding, and Harmony.
- Landmarks and Parks: Antelope Buttes, Nine Mile, Rogers Canyon, Boulder Ridge, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo Campground, North Crow Campground, Wheatland Reservoir Number 3, Ames Monument, Laramie Regional Airport, The Buttes, Hutton Lake, Yellow Pine Campground, Tie City Campground, and Vedauwoo.
- Highways: Interstate 80 in Wyoming between mile markers 295 and 337.
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 and avoid travel if possible until the squall passes.
Expected Conditions
According to radar and webcam observations, the squall is producing:
- Intense bursts of heavy snow
- Gusty winds exceeding 35 mph
- Blowing snow leading to visibility rapidly falling to less than one-quarter mile
- Rapidly deteriorating travel conditions that may become dangerous within minutes
As of 7:01 AM MST, the squall was located along a line extending from Garrett to near Nine Mile to near Woods Landing-Jelm, moving northeast at 45 mph.
Timeline
The Snow Squall Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 7:45 AM MST on February 17, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice