Up to 10 inches of snow and wind gusts as high as 50 mph are expected in the Sierra Madre and Snowy ranges Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 6 a.m. Tuesday through midnight Tuesday.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
236 PM MDT Mon Oct 25 2021

WYZ112-114-261200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.WW.Y.0036.211026T1200Z-211027T0600Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
236 PM MDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Snowy and Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges above 8500 feet.

* WHEN...6 AM MDT Tuesday until midnight MDT Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous mountain travel due to icy, snow packed
  roads and reduced visibilities in falling and blowing snow.
  Outdoor recreation will be hazardous to those caught unprepared
  for winter conditions.

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.

 

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Those traveling through the mountains should be prepared for icy, snow-packed roads and reduced visibilities.

Drivers are encouraged to call 511 or go to wyoroad.info for the latest road conditions and closure information.

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