Widespread significant snowfall accumulations are likely over Southeast Wyoming and the Western Nebraska panhandle this weekend.
An intense late season winter storm is expected to move across the Central Rockies into the plains tonight and Sunday. Abundant moisture will combine with colder air and pronounced upslope flow to produce widespread snowfall beginning this afternoon or early tomorrow evening, continuing through Sunday. Significant travel impacts are likely across Southeast Wyoming and the Western Nebraska Panhandle.A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM Sunday evening.The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM Sunday Evening. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect.For Timing, Rain will change to snow by this evening. periods of moderate to heavy snow will continue through Sunday with some accumulations likely.Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches is expected.Winds/visibility, becoming north to northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. visibility may be significantly reduced in falling and blowing snow.Impacts are dangerous travel with slick and snow-covered roads and low visibility. Those planning to travel for the Mother's Day Holiday should adjust plans accordingly. In addition, the heavy snow may result in downed tree branches, with could lead to scattered power outages.Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities and use caution when approaching and driving over railroad crossings.Saturday, May 9, 2015
SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory in effect from midnight tonight to 6:00 PM Sunday evening.
Widespread significant snowfall accumulations are likely over Southeast Wyoming and the Western Nebraska Panhandle, this weekend.
An intense late season winter storm is expected to move across the Central Rockies into the plains tonight and Sunday. A large area of moderate to heavy rain, with snow above 8000 feet will continue along and east of the Laramie range this morning, with the main snow event still expected later today and tonight. Abundant moisture will combine with colder air and pronounced upslope flow to produce widespread snowfall beginning by late afternoon or early evening, continuing through Sunday. Significant travel impacts are likely across southeast Wyoming and the western Nebraska Panhandle.A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM Sunday Evening.The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM Sunday Evening.For Timing, Rain will change to snow by late tonight. periods of moderate to heavy snow will continue through Sunday with some accumulations likely.Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected.Winds/visibility, becoming north to northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. visibility may be significantly reduced in falling and blowing snow.Impacts are dangerous travel with slick and snow-covered roads and low visibility. those planning to travel for the Mothers Day Holiday should adjust plans accordingly.Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. be prepared for snow-covered roads and limited visibilities and use caution when approaching and driving over railroad crossings.Friday, May 8, 2015
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Farm Safety Day at Banner County
Elementary students at Banner County went through a variety of stations Thursday for Farm Safety Day. In this video, a crew from High West energy shows students the dangers of electricity and how difficult it is to work on equipment wearing full safety gear. The students also learned the dangers of various chemicals, fire safety and how to "stop, drop and roll," disability awareness, tractor safety, blind spots, sun safety, proper lifting and learned about the drug dog with the Kimball County Sheriff's Office.
Sunday, May 3, 2015
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