Winter Weather Alerts 2008-09 (Gillette, Sheridan: to rent, school, rooftop)

[Kristynwy]

Originally Posted by downtownnola

Howdy, Wyoming neighbors!

I just thought I would pass this information along to you... it looks like there is a major winter storm developing that will affect parts of southeast and central Wyoming late this weekend and into early next week:

http://http://www.accuweather.com/regional-news-story.asp?region=midwestusnews

weather.com -- current local weather, radar, and forecasts from The Weather Channel

It looks like portions of southeast Wyoming will get hammered with major snow, and possible blizzard conditions. We're still watching where the low goes to see if we get a major storm in Denver. I'm crossing my fingers... we really need the moisture!

Be safe, everyone, and plan travel plans accordingly!

Thanks for the heads up, looks like we have snow and wind forecasted for Mon. But not sure if we will get a blizzard here.. mostly in central and southern Wyo like you were saying..

[Kristynwy]

Southern big horn- sheridan foothills- including the cities of...pryor...lodge grass... Sheridan 429 am mdt sat mar 21 2009

...winter storm watch in effect from sunday evening through monday afternoon...

The national weather service in billings has issued a winter storm watch for heavy snow and blowing snow...which is in effect from sunday evening through monday afternoon.

Strong northwest winds combined with possible heavy snow may create hazardous travel conditions sunday night through monday. Snow accumulations of up to 6 inches will be possible. The heaviest amounts are expected in the higher terrain near the mountains and also in higher elevated areas of southern big horn county. People planning travel... Especially along interstate 90 between lodge grass and sheridan should be prepared for the possibility of hazardous traveling conditions.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A winter storm watch is issued when severe winter weather is possible but not imminent. At this time there is a potential for significant snow accumulations. Future driving and walking conditions may become hazardous so it is important to monitor the latest forecasts.

[ruggedindividual]

Northeast johnson county-southeast johnson county-
including the cities of...buffalo...kaycee
355 am mdt sun mar 22 2009

...blizzard watch remains in effect from late tonight through
monday afternoon...

A blizzard watch remains in effect from late tonight through
monday afternoon.

Rain is expected to begin this evening and then rapidly
transition over to snow around midnight tonight. Snow...possibly heavy at
times...may combine with north winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts
over 50 mph to produce blizzard conditions late tonight through
the day monday. Snowfall amounts of 6 to 12 inches are possible
along with widespread blowing and drifting snow. Travel may become
quite difficult or impossible as visibilities are reduced to near
zero at times and roads become snow packed and icy. Please stay
tuned for further statements and possible warnings from the
national weather service.

[Kristynwy]

Here's the latest in Sheridan Area...
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM MDT MONDAY
Issue Time: 3:58PM MDT, Sunday Mar 22, 2009
Valid Until: 12:00AM MDT, Monday Mar 23, 2009
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WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM MDT MONDAY
UNTIL 12:00AM MDT
Urgent - Winter Weather Message National Weather Service Billings MT 358 PM MDT Sun Mar 22 2009



Southern Big Horn-Sheridan Foothills- Including The Cities Of... Pryor... Lodge Grass... Sheridan

... Winter Storm Warning In Effect From Midnight Tonight To 9 PM MDT Monday...

The National Weather Service In Billings Has Issued A Winter Storm Warning For Snow And Blowing Snow... Which Is In Effect From Midnight Tonight To 9 PM MDT Monday.

Snow And Strong Northwest Winds Will Develop Late Tonight And Continue Through Monday. Northwest Wind Gusts Of 40 To 50 Mph Combined With The Snowfall Will Produce Significant Blowing And Drifting Snow... Especially Along Interstate 90 From The Aberdeen Hill Area To Sheridan And Points Southward.

Total Snow Accumulations Of 5 To 10 Inches Are Expected. Greatest Amounts Will Fall Along The North Slopes Of The Pryor And Big Horn Mountains. This Includes The Towns To Pryor... Fort Smith... Dayton And Story.

[Kristynwy]

Here's the latest in Johnson County

BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM MDT MONDAY
Issue Time: 3:12PM MDT, Sunday Mar 22, 2009
Valid Until: 12:00AM MDT, Monday Mar 23, 2009

BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM MDT MONDAY
UNTIL 12:00AM MDT
Urgent - Winter Weather Message National Weather Service Riverton WY 312 PM MDT Sun Mar 22 2009

... Major Early Spring Storm To Impact Much Of Central Wyoming Late Tonight Through Monday...

.A Rapidly Developing Storm System Over The Great Basin Will Gain Strength And Track Across Northern Colorado Overnight. The Storm Will Further Strengthen And Slow As It Moves Into Southwestern Nebraska On Monday. The Combination Of Snow And Wind Is Expected To Severely Hamper Travel And Other Outdoor Activities Across Central Wyoming Late Tonight And Monday. Ranchers Should Take Actions To Protect Young Livestock From The Cold And Wet Conditions.



Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County- Including The Cities Of... Buffalo... Kaycee 312 PM MDT Sun Mar 22 2009

... Blizzard Warning In Effect From Midnight Tonight To 9 PM MDT Monday...

The National Weather Service In Riverton Has Issued A Blizzard Warning... Which Is In Effect From Midnight Tonight To 9 PM MDT Monday. The Blizzard Watch Is No Longer In Effect.

Rain Is Expected To Begin This Evening And Then Rapidly Transition Over To Snow Around Midnight Tonight. Snow... Possibly Heavy At Times... Will Combine With North Winds Of 35 To 45 Mph With Gusts Of 50 To 60 Mph To Produce Blizzard Conditions Late Tonight Through Monday Evening. Snowfall Amounts Of 6 To 12 Inches Are Expected Along With Widespread Blowing And Drifting Snow. Travel May Become Quite Difficult Or Impossible As Visibilities Are Reduced To Near Zero At Times And Roads Become Snow Packed And Icy. Please Stay Tuned For Further Statements And Possible Warnings From The National Weather Service.



A Blizzard Warning Is Issued When Sustained Wind Speeds Or Frequent Gusts Of Over 35 Mph Are Expected With Considerable Falling And/Or Blowing And Drifting Snow. Visibilities Will Become Poor... With Whiteout Conditions At Times. Those Venturing Outdoors May Become Lost Or Disoriented... So Persons In The Warning Area Are Advised To Stay Indoors.

[GEORGIAINMT]

Northern Campbell County/Gillette area

... BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 12 PM MDT TUESDAY...

HEAVY SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP EARLY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY AFTERNOON... WITH ACCUMULATIONS OF 10 TO 18 INCHES EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF SNOW AND NORTHWEST WINDS OF 30 TO 45 MPH... WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH... WILL CREATE WIDESPREAD BLIZZARD CONDITIONS.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS THE COMBINATION OF SNOW... BLOWING SNOW... AND STRONG WINDS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DANGEROUS WHITEOUT CONDITIONS ARE IMMINENT OR HIGHLY LIKELY.

[HighlandLady]

I checked in with family and Weston County is under similar warnings...6-10" of snow expected with winds from 50-60mph. Stay safe everyone!

I told you I'd share our weather here

[Kristynwy]

My husband didn't make it to Gillette today. Once he got up to Piney creek blowing sideways and couldn't see. He was traveling in a small convoy, so they turned around and came back to Sheridan...

Really bad over in Buffalo & Gillette...

[ElkHunter]

Originally Posted by Kristynwy

My husband didn't make it to Gillette today. Once he got up to Piney creek blowing sideways and couldn't see. He was traveling in a small convoy, so they turned around and came back to Sheridan...

Really bad over in Buffalo & Gillette...

On the interstate, when you pass over Piney, it seems to have an atmosphere of it's own. He should have taken the old road, wouldn't have been a problem. And I know he just desperately wanted to go to Gillette.

[septocaine_queen]

When I woke up this morning, I couldn't see out the window because the snow was plastered on them. We listened to the radio and they said no unnecessary travel and that all the schools were closed and that some mines were sending people home and unless you were a emergency personnel to stay home. The wind is gusting over 50 mph. Even if we wanted to leave, it would take us a while to dig out since there is more than a foot in front of garage.