Winter Weather Alerts 2008-09 (Casper, Sheridan: gardening, move, castle)

[WyoNewk]

My truck stopped on the drive to take my wife to work this morning. Apparently the diesel jelled up. First time that's ever happened to me, and I've been driving the same truck for 8+ years. It was -19 with a "Real Feel" of -50. Brrrrrr! Luckily, it made it to within a block of my son's house, so we were able to walk there and borrow a car from him. We didn't get much snow, maybe a couple inches, but the cold... and the wind....

[Kristynwy]

Originally Posted by WyoNewk

My truck stopped on the drive to take my wife to work this morning. Apparently the diesel jelled up. First time that's ever happened to me, and I've been driving the same truck for 8+ years. It was -19 with a "Real Feel" of -50. Brrrrrr! Luckily, it made it to within a block of my son's house, so we were able to walk there and borrow a car from him. We didn't get much snow, maybe a couple inches, but the cold... and the wind....

That happening to my husband and I last year when we forgot to plug in our block heater.
Do you have a block heater on your truck? and do you add diesel additive? We thought all gas stations put additive in the winter, but some don't. So we have a spare bottle of anti-gel additive.

Sometimes you gotta let your truck warm up for 20-25 minutes in this cold of weather...

Glad you made it close to your son's house though, that must have not been fun...

[reikihands]

Did Cody get snow with the extreme cold?

[Kristynwy]

Originally Posted by reikihands

Did Cody get snow with the extreme cold?

Most likely...

[Kristynwy]

treasure-northern rosebud-custer-fallon-yellowstone- powder river- carter-southern big horn- northern big horn-southern rosebud- sheridan foothills- including the cities of...hysham...colstrip... Forsyth... Miles city...baker... Billings...broadus...ekalaka... Pryor... Lodge grass...hardin...crow agency...lame deer...Sheridan 928 pm mst thu dec 18 2008

...winter weather advisory in effect from 11 am to 11 pm mst friday...

The national weather service in billings has issued a winter weather advisory for snow...blowing snow and dangerous wind chills...which is in effect from 11 am to 11 pm mst friday.

A strong arctic cold front will bring gusty winds up to 30 mph and much colder temperatures to the area by late friday morning. The combination of the winds and colder temperatures will create dangerous wind chills of 25 to 35 below zero. In addition to these dangerous wind chills...1 to 3 inches of snow can be expected across the area. The snow will taper off by late friday night. However...gusty winds will continue into saturday with the dangerous wind chills continuing.

A winter weather advisory can be issued for a variety of winter weather conditions such as light snow... Blowing snow...sleet... Freezing rain...and extreme wind chills.

[zpcsc]

Wow, I was worried about not getting enough snow in Jackson Hole for my trip next week but I see you guys have lots & lots of it! I have been checking the web cams & it's a beautiful white winter! I just hope I can get in there w/out any problems. See you on Monday the 29th.

[Kristynwy]

Southern big horn- sheridan foothills- including the cities of...pryor...lodge grass... Sheridan 218 pm mst thu dec 25 2008

...winter storm warning in effect from midnight tonight to 6 pm mst friday...

The national weather service in billings has issued a winter storm warning for heavy snow and blowing snow...which is in effect from midnight tonight to 6 pm mst friday.

Northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph and snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches will cause dangerous conditions late tonight through friday evening. Widespread visibilities below a half mile...with whiteout conditions at times will be the result of the snow and winds. People planning travel on interstate 90 from lodge grass to sheridan should be prepared for very hazardous driving conditions.

A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow... Sleet... And ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible

[Kristynwy]

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY
Issue Time: 9:29PM MST, Thursday Dec 25, 2008
Valid Until: 9:30AM MST, Friday Dec 26, 2008
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WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY
UNTIL 9:30AM MST
Urgent - Winter Weather Message National Weather Service Billings MT 929 PM MST Thu Dec 25 2008



Southern Big Horn-Northeast Big Horn Mountains-Sheridan Foothills- Including The Cities Of... Pryor... Lodge Grass... Burgess Jct... Sheridan

... Winter Storm Warning Remains In Effect From Midnight Tonight To 6 PM MST Friday...

A Winter Storm Warning For Heavy Snow And Blowing Snow Remains In Effect From Midnight Tonight To 6 PM MST Friday.

Snow Will Spread Into The Area Overnight And Continue Through Friday. Winds Will Also Pick Up In Strength Toward Sunrise And Be Sustained At 20 To 30 Mph. This Combination Will Create Considerable Blowing Snow With Very Poor Visibilities. The Strongest Winds And Worst Blowing Snow Will Be From Lodge Grass To Sheridan Where Wind Gusts Could Approach 40 Mph Friday Afternoon. Total Accumulations Will Range From 3 To 7 Inches For The Lower Elevations With 5 To 10 Inches In The Big Horn Mountains.

If You Are Planning On Travel In This Region Prepared For Hazardous Driving Conditions.

[WyoNewk]

Originally Posted by Kristynwy

That happening to my husband and I last year when we forgot to plug in our block heater.
Do you have a block heater on your truck? and do you add diesel additive? We thought all gas stations put additive in the winter, but some don't. So we have a spare bottle of anti-gel additive.

Sometimes you gotta let your truck warm up for 20-25 minutes in this cold of weather...

Glad you made it close to your son's house though, that must have not been fun...

Sorry. I didn't see your post until just now. Yes, I have a factory block heater and it was plugged in. I'd also let it run for 10-15 minutes before taking off. Everything was fine for the first half mile; then it started sputtering and finally came to a stop about a half mile further.

I haven't been driving the truck much this winter, and the last time I'd fueled up was in late October. When I finally got it started, after the weather warmed up a little, I filled it and added the anti-gel.

[Kristynwy]

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT
UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY
Urgent - Winter Weather Message National Weather Service Riverton WY 342 PM MST Sun Jan 25 2009



Natrona County Lower Elevations- Including The City Of... Casper

... Winter Storm Warning In Effect Until 5 PM MST Monday...

The National Weather Service In Riverton Has Issued A Winter Storm Warning For Snow... Wind And Bitter Cold Wind Chills Which Is In Effect Until 5 PM MST Monday. The Winter Storm Watch Is No Longer In Effect.

Snow And Bitter Cold Temperatures Are Expected In Casper Through Monday. Northeast Wind Will Increase To 15 To 25 Mph Bringing The Wind Chills To 30 Below Zero. Total Snowfall Amounts Of 4 To 6 Inches Is Expected By Monday Afternoon With Up To 8 Inches Near Casper Mountain. Be Sure To Take Winter Survival Gear And Check The Latest Road Conditions If Travel Is Absolutely Necessary Tonight Or Monday.

Remember... A Winter Storm Warning Means Severe Winter Weather Conditions Are Imminent Or Highly Likely.