Winter Storm Warning Issued for South Laramie Range and I-80 Summit
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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 South Laramie Range, with 4 to 7 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts expected through Friday night.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- South Laramie 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 South Laramie Range, Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, WY, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the South Laramie Range. This alert, issued on the afternoon of March 5, indicates that heavy snow and hazardous travel conditions are expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the South Laramie Range. This includes the Interstate 80 Summit located between the cities of Cheyenne and Laramie.
What You Should Do
Authorities advise that if you must travel, you should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents and travelers can obtain the latest road conditions for the state they are calling from by dialing 5 1 1.
Expected Conditions
Snow is expected throughout the duration of the warning, becoming heavy at times. Total snow accumulations are forecast to be between 4 and 7 inches. Additionally, winds are expected to gust as high as 40 mph. These conditions will likely cause roads, especially bridges and overpasses, to become slick and hazardous.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from midnight tonight (March 6) until midnight MST Friday night (March 7).
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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