Snow. Snow accumulation of 8 to 10 inches. Lows around 15. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with snow likely. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Storm total snow accumulation of 10 to 11 inches. Highs 25 to 30. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Lowest wind chill readings zero to 10 above zero in the morning.
... Winter Storm Warning in effect from 7 PM this evening to 8 am MST Sunday...
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow... which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 8 am MST Sunday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.
Snow will increase in coverage over the area this evening and will continue through Sunday morning. The snow will be heavy at times during the overnight hours. Total snowfall by late morning Sunday will be from 5 to 8 inches over the west half of Laramie County... including Cheyenne and 8 to 13 inches in the southern Laramie range and the Snowy Range. Winds are expected to be fairly light... so blowing and drifting snow should not be a major concern.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel... keep an extra flashlight... food... and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Record Report
Statement as of 09:23 PM MST on November 13, 2009
... Record daily maximum rainfall set at Cheyenne WY...
A record rainfall of 0.38 inch(es) was set at Cheyenne WY today. This ties the old record of 0.38 set in 1906.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 11:41 am MST on November 14, 2009
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of southeast Wyoming. A Winter Storm Warning means that a winter storm... with significant snow and strong winds is occurring or will soon in our area for the specified time period.
The snowfall criteria is 6 inches of snow in 12 hours and 8 inches in 24 hours in the lower elevations. In the mountains the criteria is 8 inches of snow in 12 hours and 10 inches in 24 hours.
During the winter storm... do not venture outside if at all possible. If you must travel... try to plan for the possible winter storm and delay travel or use another Route. Be sure to let others know of your travel plans and bring along a winter survival kit in your vehicle.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or other local radio or television stations on the developing winter storm.