High Wind Warning Issued for North Snowy Range Foothills; Gusts up to 85 MPH Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, WY, has issued a High Wind Warning for the North Snowy Range Foothills. The alert is effective starting at 6:00 PM MDT this evening and is scheduled to remain in place until 12:00 AM MDT Sunday.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the North Snowy Range Foothills, specifically impacting the communities of Arlington and Elk Mountain. This includes significant travel corridors along Interstate 80.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers should prepare for hazardous conditions. A High Wind Warning indicates that sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger are expected, which can lead to property damage. Drivers of light-weight or high-profile vehicles, such as campers and tractor-trailers, should be aware of dangerous cross winds and consider postponing travel in the affected area.

Expected Conditions

The region is expected to experience sustained west winds between 35 and 55 mph. Peak wind gusts could reach as high as 85 mph during the warning period.

Timeline

The warning begins at 6:00 PM MDT on Wednesday, March 11, and continues through midnight MDT Saturday night (March 15). Forecasters note that this will be a long-duration wind event lasting most of the week, though occasional lulls or breaks in the wind intensity are possible.