Heavy snow warning: Which states are expecting it, how many inches are set to fall?
Although it is spring, some states are still experiencing wintry weather conditions and snow.
At 6am on April 26, the National Weather Service for Cheyenne located in Wyoming gave an update on the weather conditions and said: “Observations and webcams along Interstate 80 are showing patchy, dense freezing fog, especially in Cheyenne. Poor visibility will continue. Brief periods of improving visibility are possible before decreasing back to half mile or lower. This will continue through mid-day.
“Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling along I-80. Be prepared for sudden drops in visibility and slick icy roadways on bridges and overpasses.”
Twenty hours ago, another update was issued which read: “A foggy and overcast start to your Sunday with morning rain snow mix in the Panhandle. Increasing precipitation going into the afternoon and evening hours. A chance for a few thunderstorms for areas west of the Laramie Range. Storms may contain small hail and gusty winds. Snow likely for the Snowy and Sierra Madre Mountains. Accumulations above 10" possible at these peaks.”
The US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado Facebook group wrote “Ongoing snow showers over the mountains will cause hazardous travel due to poor visibility and slippery roads, particularly at mountain passes and high elevations. Accumulations through tomorrow morning will range between 2 and 8 inches. Additional snow showers are expected Monday afternoon.”
A Winter Weather Advisory which means “snow may be heavy at times, use caution if travelling,” was issued in the areas of Rabbit Ears Pass, Rocky Mountain National Park, Medicine Bow Range, the mountains of Summit County, Mosquito Range and Indian Peaks. Snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches, with localised higher amounts are expected.
Four hours ago, the Facebook group for US National Weather Service Riverton Wyoming wrote: “It is rather nasty at out office right now. Moderate snow with wind gusts over 40 mph. Roads are getting slick and snow covered. Please use caution if you have to travel tonight as this snow moves through.” One person said in response that “Must be Wyoming, because Denver has nothing.”
On Sunday, the update shared was: “Rain is beginning to transition to snow as temperatures drop this evening. Here's a look at current radar imagery. Light snow accumulations are expected across lower elevations east of the Divide tonight.” In response, one person wrote: “Snowing in Manderson since around 7:15.”