High Wind Warning

FROM: NWS Cheyenne WY
AREA: Shirley Basin; North Snowy Range Foothills; Southwest Carbon County; Upper North Platte River Basin
SENT: 2026-02-16T11:52:00-07:00

High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 11:52AM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY

* WHAT…Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected.

* WHERE…North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
Mountain along Interstate 80, Shirley Basin, Southwest Carbon
County, and Upper North Platte River Basin.

* WHEN…From 2 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Some blowing and drifting snow is possible
along Interstate 80 and portions of Interstate 25 Tuesday. Blowing
snow may result in visibilities below one mile at times.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.

Alert Expiration: 2026-02-17T05:00:00-07:00