Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central Carbon County
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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 Central Carbon County from midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Carbon County, 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 Central Carbon County, Wyoming.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by NWS Cheyenne WY. The alert is effective from midnight tonight through 6 PM MDT Monday.
Affected Areas
Central Carbon County.
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 and periods of blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches expected with locally higher amounts near the mountains. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from midnight tonight (May 18 at 12:00 AM MDT) to 6 PM MDT Monday (May 18 at 6:00 PM MDT).
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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