Winter Storm Warning Issued for North Snowy Range 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 is in effect for the North Snowy Range Foothills, including Arlington and Elk Mountain, with heavy snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches expected from May 4 evening through May 6.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- North Snowy Range 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 North Snowy Range Foothills.
Winter Storm Warning in North Snowy Range Foothills
Alert Details
The Winter Storm Warning has been issued by NWS Cheyenne WY. It is effective from 9 PM MDT on May 4, 2026, until 12:00 PM MDT on May 6, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the North Snowy Range Foothills, including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80.
What You Should Do
Residents should monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation and prepare for the storm.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected, with total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Impacts include roads, bridges, and overpasses becoming slick, slushy, and hazardous.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 9 PM MDT on May 4, 2026, and ends at 12:00 PM MDT on May 6, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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