Headline:
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 12:17AM MDT until October 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Freeze Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 15, 2026 - 11:17pm
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as
22. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 25 to 35 mph with potential
gusts between 55 and 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Wyoming.
* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM MDT this morning. For the
High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers. Frost and freeze conditions could
kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage
unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instruction:
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high
wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Area Description:
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; North Snowy Range Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov