Winter Storm Warning for Snowy Range
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NOAA issued it on May 13, 2026, 3 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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A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Snowy Range, expecting heavy snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches above 9000 feet from 9 PM on May 4 until noon on May 6.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Snowy Range
- Issued
- May 13, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cheyenne WY
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Snowy Range.
Alert Details
The Winter Storm Warning was issued by NWS Cheyenne WY. It is effective from 2:41 AM MDT on May 4, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Snowy Range, specifically the zone identified as WYZ114.
What You Should Do
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Check the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected, with total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches mainly above 9000 feet in elevation and on the northern and eastern sides of the range. Impacts include life-threatening conditions for outdoor recreation, with risks of disorientation, frostbite, and hypothermia.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 9 PM MDT on May 4, 2026, until noon MDT on May 6, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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