Winter Storm Warning Issued for Laramie Valley
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NOAA issued it on May 14, 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 is in effect for Laramie Valley until May 6, 2026, with expected snow accumulations of 5 to 12 inches and potential travel disruptions.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Laramie Valley
- Issued
- May 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cheyenne WY
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Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Laramie Valley.
Winter Storm Warning in Laramie Valley
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by NWS Cheyenne WY. It is effective from May 5, 2026, at 5:44 AM MDT until May 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM MDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Laramie Valley, including the city of Laramie and its immediate vicinity, as well as the southern and western sides of the Laramie Valley.
What You Should Do
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 511.
Expected Conditions
Snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches are expected in the city of Laramie and its immediate vicinity, with 6 to 12 inches possible in the southern and western sides of the Laramie Valley. The heavy, wet snow may cause tree damage and bring down power lines, making travel very difficult and impacting commutes.
Timeline
The alert is effective from May 5, 2026, at 5:44 AM MDT and ends on May 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM MDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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