Winter Storm Warning for South Laramie Range and Foothills
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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 by NWS Cheyenne WY for South Laramie Range and Foothills, expecting heavy snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches from May 4 evening to May 6 noon MDT.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- South Laramie Range and Foothills
- 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 South Laramie Range and Foothills.
Alert Details
The alert is a Winter Storm Warning, issued by NWS Cheyenne WY. It is effective starting May 4, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects South Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills, including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie.
What You Should Do
Residents should monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation and prepare accordingly.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations between 8 and 16 inches. Impacts include slick and hazardous roads, especially bridges and overpasses, and the weight of heavy, wet snow on tree limbs and powerlines could cause sporadic power outages.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 9 PM MDT on May 4, 2026, to 12:00 PM MDT on May 6, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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