Winter Storm Warning Issued for Converse County Lower Elevations Through Thursday Morning

Source: NOAA · Converse County, Wyoming

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Converse County Lower Elevations, forecasting heavy snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph through 11 AM MST Thursday.

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Record type
Winter Storm Warning
Affected area
Converse County, Wyoming
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Cheyenne

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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Converse County, Wyoming.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne, WY, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the lower elevations of Converse County. The alert is currently in effect and will remain active until 11:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Affected Areas

This warning specifically impacts the lower elevations of Converse County, Wyoming.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected area are advised to take the following precautions:

  • Travel Safety: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
  • Road Conditions: The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5-1-1.
  • Visibility: Prepare for dangerous travel conditions as widespread blowing and drifting snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Expected Conditions

The following conditions are forecast for the duration of the warning:

  • Snow Accumulation: Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches are expected.
  • Wind Speeds: Winds are expected to gust as high as 40 mph.
  • Impacts: Widespread blowing and drifting snow are anticipated to create hazardous conditions.

Timeline

  • Effective: Immediately as of 12:12 PM MST, Wednesday, February 18.
  • Duration: The warning remains in effect until 11:00 AM MST, Thursday, February 19.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Converse County Lower Elevations, forecasting heavy snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph through 11 AM MST Thursday.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Converse County, Wyoming. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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