Winter Storm Warning Issued for Snowy Range
This alert is no longer in effect.
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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Snowy Range, expecting heavy snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches from 9 PM MDT on May 4 to noon MDT on May 6.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Snowy Range
- 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 Snowy Range.
Winter Storm Warning for Snowy Range
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, WY. It is effective starting from 9 PM MDT on May 4, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the Snowy Range area, mainly above 9000 feet in elevation and on the northern and eastern sides of the range.
What You Should Do
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation and prepare for hazardous winter conditions.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected, with total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. Hazardous winter conditions may impact outdoor recreation.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 9 PM MDT on May 4, 2026, until noon MDT on May 6, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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