By National Weather Service in Cheyenne, WY
A high-impact winter storm will move through southeast Wyoming and western Nebraska on Monday through Tuesday night. Extreme impacts are expected, especially in east central Wyoming through northwest Nebraska! Some uncertainty remains in snow totals over far southeast WY and southwest NE, where a sharp cutoff in snow totals may occur from north to south
Dawes County-Box Butte County-Northern Sioux County- Southern Sioux County-Niobrara County-Goshen County- Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, Hemingford, Harrison, Agate, Lusk, Redbird, and Torrington 338 PM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023 ...
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow and near-blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches. Higher snow totals expected along and near the Pine Ridge. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...In Nebraska, Dawes, Box Butte, and Sioux County. In Wyoming, Goshen and Niobrara County. This includes Chadron, Lusk, Harrison, Alliance, and Torrington.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 6 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions may warrant an upgrade to Blizzard Warning with future updates.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.