65+ MPH Wind Gusts Could Whip Up Blizzard-Like Conditions in Southeast Wyoming
Many wind-prone locations in southeast Wyoming could see gusts in excess of 65 mph tonight through Sunday afternoon, which, combined with the recent snow, could make for blizzard-like conditions.
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne issued the following statement early Friday morning:
weather.gov/cys
5:30 AM December 10th – A High Wind Watch has been issued for several wind prone locations in our region for wind gusts 65+ MPH possible Friday night through Sunday afternoon. There is a significant blowing snow risk with this event in areas that received accumulating snow last night. For the latest forecast, check weather.gov/cys
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 311 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021 WYZ106-116-110000- /O.EXT.KCYS.HW.A.0048.211211T0600Z-211213T0000Z/ Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County- South Laramie Range- Including the cities of Bordeaux, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo 311 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, and South Laramie Range, including Vedauwoo, and Bordeaux. * WHEN...From late this evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. Blowing snow due to recent snowfall could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. High Wind Watch means a hazardous high wind event is possible. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 311 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021 WYZ110-110000- /O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0048.211211T0300Z-211213T0000Z/ North Snowy Range Foothills- Including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain 311 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Interstate 80 near Arlington and Elk Mountain. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. Blowing snow due to recent snowfall could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. High Wind Watch means a hazardous high wind event is possible. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 311 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021 WYZ107-110000- /O.EXB.KCYS.HW.A.0048.211211T0600Z-211213T0000Z/ East Platte County- Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey 311 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...East Platte County including Wheatland and Glendo. * WHEN...From late this evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. Blowing snow due to recent snowfall could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 311 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021 WYZ104-105-109-110000- /O.EXB.KCYS.HW.A.0048.211211T0600Z-211213T0000Z/ Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin- Central Carbon County- Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin, and Rawlins 311 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Shirley Basin and Central Carbon County including Rawlins. * WHEN...From late this evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. Blowing snow due to recent snowfall could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 311 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021 WYZ101-103-110000- /O.EXB.KCYS.HW.A.0048.211211T1200Z-211213T0000Z/ Converse County Lower Elevations-North Laramie Range- Including the cities of Douglas, Glenrock, Bill, Deer Creek, Garrett, and Esterbrook 311 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. Gusts up to 75 MPH possible in the mountains. * WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations and North Laramie Range. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. Blowing snow due to recent snowfall could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
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