Winter Storm Warning Issued for Sierra Madre Range: Up to 3 Feet of Snow Expected
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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 Range, forecasting heavy snow and 60 mph wind gusts from Tuesday morning through Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Sierra Madre Range, 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 Range, Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, WY, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Sierra Madre Range. This alert indicates that severe winter weather conditions are likely and poses a significant threat to safety and travel.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically covers the Sierra Madre Range in Wyoming (UGC: WYZ112).
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected area should take immediate precautions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, call 511.
Outdoor recreation is strongly discouraged as conditions could become life-threatening to those caught unprepared. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented due to low visibility. Additionally, frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly in these extreme conditions.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Total snow accumulations are expected to be between 1 to 3 feet through Thursday morning.
- Wind: Winds are forecasted to gust as high as 60 mph.
- Visibility: Falling and blowing snow may cause visibilities to drop below one-quarter mile at times.
- Hazards: Heavy snow and blowing snow will create dangerous conditions for anyone outdoors.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 5:00 AM MST on Tuesday, February 17, until 5:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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