Snow Squall Warning Issued for Southeastern Albany County, Wyoming

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Snow Squall Warning for southeastern Albany County in southeastern Wyoming. The warning was triggered by radar and webcam observations of a dangerous snow squall moving east at 45 mph.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts southeastern Albany County. Specific locations in the path include Laramie, West Laramie, Antelope Buttes, Nine Mile, Rogers Canyon, Boulder Ridge, Bosler, Tie Siding, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo Campground, North Crow Campground, Ames Monument, Laramie Regional Airport, The Buttes, Hutton Lake, Yellow Pine Campground, Tie City Campground, Vedauwoo, Harmony, and the University Of Wyoming War Memorial Stadium. This alert specifically includes Interstate 80 in Wyoming between mile markers 293 and 337.

What You Should Do

Motorists are advised to slow down immediately. Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are expected with this dangerous snow squall. Residents and travelers should be alert for sudden whiteout conditions. The NWS recommends avoiding travel in the affected area if possible.

Expected Conditions

Hazards include intense bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds. Visibility is expected to fall rapidly to less than one-quarter mile. Wind gusts greater than 50 mph are possible, which could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes of the squall’s arrival.

Timeline

The Snow Squall Warning is effective from 3:23 PM MST until 4:30 PM MST on February 17, 2026.