Winter Storm Warning for South Laramie Range
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NOAA issued it on May 26, 2026, 2 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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NWS Cheyenne WY has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the South Laramie Range from 6 PM MDT today through 6 PM MDT Monday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- South Laramie Range, Wyoming
- Issued
- May 26, 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 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Laramie Range, Wyoming.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by NWS Cheyenne WY. The alert is effective from 2026-05-17T01:50:00-06:00 and remains in effect until 2026-05-18T18:00:00-06:00.
Affected Areas
South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie (WYZ116).
What You Should Do
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow with total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches expected and locally higher amounts. Winds could gust as high as 30 to 40 mph with some drifting snow expected. Roads, bridges, and overpasses will likely become slick and hazardous.
Timeline
Onset at 2026-05-17T18:00:00-06:00. The warning expires at 2026-05-17T17:15:00-06:00 and ends at 2026-05-18T18:00:00-06:00.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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