Winter Storm Warning Issued for Sierra Madre and Snowy Ranges Through Wednesday Afternoon
This alert is no longer in effect.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 the Sierra Madre and Snowy Ranges, forecasting heavy snow and wind gusts up to 75 mph through 5 PM MST.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Sierra Madre and Snowy Ranges, Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Sierra Madre and Snowy Ranges, Wyoming.
Winter Storm Warning in Effect for Sierra Madre and Snowy Ranges
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Cheyenne, WY. The alert is currently in effect for high-elevation mountain ranges as severe winter weather conditions impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:
- Sierra Madre Range
- Snowy Range
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1. Outdoor recreation is strongly discouraged as conditions could become life-threatening to those caught unprepared. Hikers and snowmobilers are warned that they may easily become disoriented in these conditions. Additionally, precautions should be taken against frostbite and hypothermia, which can develop quickly in these environments.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Heavy snow is expected with additional accumulations of up to 10 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible in the mountain peaks.
- Wind: Very strong winds are forecast, with gusts reaching as high as 75 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The combination of heavy snow and high winds may cause extensive tree damage and significantly reduced visibility.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM MST this afternoon, February 25, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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