Winter Storm Warning Issued for Sierra Madre Range
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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 for the Sierra Madre Range from 6 PM MDT Sunday through 6 PM MDT Monday, with up to 15 inches of snow and 50 mph winds expected.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Sierra Madre Range, 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 Sierra Madre Range, Wyoming.
Alert Details
Winter Storm Warning issued by NWS Cheyenne WY. Effective from 2026-05-17T12:45:00-06:00, with onset at 2026-05-17T18:00:00-06:00 and ending 2026-05-18T18:00:00-06:00.
Affected Areas
Sierra Madre Range (WYZ112). North to northeast facing slopes and ridges will see the highest accumulations, with lower amounts on the western side near Dixon and Baggs.
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
Heavy snow expected with total snow accumulations up to 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph with periods of blowing and drifting snow. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Timeline
From 6 PM MDT this evening (May 17) to 6 PM MDT Monday (May 18). Hazardous conditions could impact Monday morning and evening commutes.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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