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Office: CYS
WWUS45 KCYS 260930
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
330 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024

WYZ114-270000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.WS.W.0016.240427T0000Z-240429T0000Z/
Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
330 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mountain snow expected. Total snow accumulations of
  1 to 2 feet, with locally higher amounts possible on the highest
  peaks.

* WHERE...Snowy Range above 8500 feet elevation.

* WHEN...6 PM MDT this evening until 6 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Extremely dangerous or impossible mountain travel due
  to icy, snow packed roads and near zero visibilities in falling
  and blowing snow. Outdoor recreation could become life
  threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter
  conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become
  disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WYZ112-270000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.WW.Y.0025.240427T0000Z-240429T0000Z/
Sierra Madre Range-
330 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Mountain snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to
  12 inches expected, with locally higher amounts possible on the
  highest peaks.

* WHERE...Sierra Madre Range above 8500 feet elevation.

* WHEN...6 PM MDT this evening until 6 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous mountain travel conditions due to icy, snow
  packed roads and reduced visibilities in falling and blowing
  snow. Outdoor recreation may be impacted.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WYZ116-270000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.WS.A.0017.240427T0600Z-240428T1200Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, and Vedauwoo
330 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to
  10 inches, with locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit
  between Laramie and Cheyenne, mainly above 7500 feet elevation.

* WHEN...Midnight Friday Night through 6 AM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions due to icy, snow packed
  roads and reduced visibilities in falling and blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

CLH



Office: RIW WWUS45 KRIW 260927 WSWRIW URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Riverton WY 327 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024 WYZ015-270000- /O.CON.KRIW.WS.W.0013.240427T0000Z-240428T0300Z/ Wind River Mountains East- 327 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 12 to 24 inches, with the highest amounts above 10000 feet in elevation. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Wind River Mountains East. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, including over South Pass. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts, visit weather.gov/riw/winter. For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info. && $$ WYZ002-270000- /O.CON.KRIW.WW.Y.0023.240426T1800Z-240427T2100Z/ Absaroka Mountains- 327 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 PM MDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 6 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Absaroka Mountains. * WHEN...From noon today to 3 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult especially in the backcountry. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts, visit weather.gov/riw/winter. For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/riw
Office: UNR
Office: BYZ WWUS45 KBYZ 260736 WSWBYZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 136 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024 WYZ198-260845- /O.CAN.KBYZ.WW.Y.0022.240426T2100Z-240428T0000Z/ Northeast Bighorn Mountains- Including the locations of Story and Burgess Jct 136 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... A drier northeast flow will limit snow accumulations this afternoon through Saturday over the northeast Bighorn Mountains, thus the advisory is cancelled. Expect 1 to 5 inches of snowfall, greatest at elevations above 8000 feet. $$ MTZ067-068-270745- /O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240428T1200Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains- Including the locations of Cooke City 136 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Periods of snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 14 inches today through early Sunday. Greatest amounts at elevations above 8000 feet. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Lester
Office: SLC WWUS45 KSLC 260934 WSWSLC URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT 334 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024 UTZ111-112-262330- /O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0024.240426T1200Z-240428T1200Z/ Wasatch Mountains South of I-80-Western Uinta Mountains- Including the cities of Alta, Brighton, Mirror Lake Highway, and Moon Lake 334 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM MDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 14 inches, with the greatest amounts above 8500 feet. * WHERE...Wasatch Mountains South of I-80 and Western Uinta Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected, especially above 8000 feet during the overnight and early morning hours. Winter conditions can be expected by those venturing into the backcountry. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including Official NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit weather.gov/slc/winter. For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov. && $$ UTZ113-117-125-262330- /O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0024.240426T1200Z-240428T0000Z/ Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs-Central Mountains-Southern Mountains- Including the cities of Scofield, Indian Canyon, Cove Fort, Fish Lake, Joes Valley, Brian Head, and Alton 334 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MDT SATURDAY ABOVE 8000 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 8000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, locally up to 15 inches in the Tushars and near Brian Head. * WHERE...Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, Central Mountains and Southern Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are possible. Winter conditions can be expected by those venturing into the backcountry. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including Official NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit weather.gov/slc/winter. For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/saltlakecity For information on potential travel impacts visit... http://udottraffic.utah.gov