Winter Storm Warning Issued for North Snowy Range Foothills and Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains
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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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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 6 PM MDT Sunday to 6 PM MDT Monday for heavy snow and gusty winds in parts of Wyoming.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- 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 Wyoming.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Cheyenne WY. The alert is effective from 6 PM MDT this evening through 6 PM MDT Monday.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains and North Snowy Range Foothills, including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80.
What You Should Do
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle. 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, allow extra time to reach your destination, and avoid sudden braking or acceleration. Be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 511.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow and periods of drifting snow are expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast, with higher amounts near the mountains. Winds could gust as high as 35 to 45 mph, with periods of blowing and drifting snow.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 6 PM MDT Sunday, May 17, 2026, until 6 PM MDT Monday, May 18, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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