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High Wind Warning


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
351 PM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

WYZ106-107-116-117-171200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0036.251017T0600Z-251017T2100Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-East Platte
County-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Wheatland, Guernsey,
Pumpkin Vine, Federal, Bordeaux, Buford, and Horse Creek
351 PM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM
MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate
  80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie, Bordeaux area along
  Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland, and East Platte
  County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

Fuller

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
351 PM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

WYZ110-171200-
/O.EXT.KCYS.HW.W.0036.251016T2151Z-251017T2100Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Elk Mountain and Arlington
351 PM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
  Mountain along Interstate 80.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$


Freeze Warning


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1113 PM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

COZ001-002-005-007-008-020>023-UTZ024-171500-
/O.CON.KGJT.FZ.W.0011.251017T0600Z-251017T1500Z/
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-Upper Yampa
River Basin-Debeque to Silt Corridor-Central Colorado River Basin-
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-Four Corners/Upper Dolores
River-Animas River Basin-San Juan River Basin-Eastern Uinta Basin-
Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Dinosaur National
Monument, Craig, Hayden, Meeker, Steamboat Springs, Collbran, De
Beque, New Castle, Mesa, Parachute, Rifle, Silt, Edwards, Eagle,
Gypsum, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Basalt, Gateway, Nucla,
Norwood, Cortez, Dove Creek, Mancos, Towaoc, Mesa Verde National
Park, Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Pagosa Springs, Vernal, Jensen,
Ballard, Fort Duchesne, and Randlett
1113 PM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Central Yampa River Basin, Lower Yampa River
  Basin, Upper Yampa River Basin, Animas River Basin, Four
  Corners/Upper Dolores River, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River,
  San Juan River Basin, Central Colorado River Basin, and Debeque to
  Silt Corridor. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

TGR


Frost Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
120 PM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

COZ042-043-046-171200-
/O.CON.KBOU.FR.Y.0003.251017T0800Z-251017T1400Z/
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-North and
Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County-
Including the cities of Pawnee Buttes, Greeley, Roggen, Limon,
Agate, Grover, Matheson, Stoneham, Hugo, Eaton, Fort Lupton,
Raymer, and Briggsdale
120 PM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures between 32 and 36 degrees will result in frost
  formation.

* WHERE...Briggsdale, Greeley, and Limon.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
  outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
https://weather.gov/bou

BRQ


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
338 PM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ101-102-108-118-119-172145-
Dawes County-Box Butte County-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-
Morrill County-Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Northern Sioux County-Southern Sioux County-
Converse County Lower Elevations-Niobrara County-Goshen County-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
338 PM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of panhandle
Nebraska...east central Wyoming and southeast Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

Isolated thunderstorms and showers are pushing eastward through
the Nebraska panhandle through this evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

A pair of fast moving clippers will move into the region late
Friday and on Monday. Increasing winds are expected along with
rain, mixing with snow at times.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
338 PM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

WYZ103>107-109>117-172145-
North Laramie Range-Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-
Shirley Basin-Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Central Carbon County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-Southwest Carbon County-
Sierra Madre Range-Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range-
Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
338 PM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Wyoming and southeast Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

A High Wind Warning is in effect for the northern Snowy Range
foothills starting late this evening. Gusts of 60 to 65 MPH are
expected around Arlington and Elk Mountain on Interstate 80. High
Wind Warning goes into effect for the central and southern
Laramie Range tonight through tomorrow afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

A pair of fast moving clippers will move into the region late
Friday and on Monday. Increasing winds are expected along with
rain, mixing with snow at times.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
359 PM CDT Thu Oct 16 2025

NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-172100-
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-
Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-
Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Western Cherry-
359 PM CDT Thu Oct 16 2025 /259 PM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Scattered to widespread rain and embedded thunderstorms continue for
areas east of Highway 83. Severe weather is not expected, however,
brief moderate rainfall and occasional cloud to ground lightning is
possible.

Later this afternoon and evening, renewed thunderstorm development is
expected along the frontal boundary near a Ogallala to Valentine
line. A few storms could be briefly severe with up to one inch hail
and heavy rain the main concerns. The threat for severe will favor
the first few hours after storm development with the threat largely
over by 9-10pm CDT.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Sunday morning lows falling to the low 30s will likely lead to
favorable conditions for widespread frost. Stay tuned to later
forecasts for up-to-date information regarding this threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is unlikely, however, severe weather reports
relayed to the NWS North Platte office is appreciated.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1106 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

COZ030>051-171715-
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
1106 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Patchy frost is anticipated for portions of Weld and Lincoln
Counties tonight as temperatures drop to between 32 and 35
degrees. Otherwise, no hazardous weather conditions are
expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Breezy conditions are expected Friday night in the mountains
with gusts 45-55 mph. Slightly weaker but more widespread gusty
winds will persist into Saturday across the region. Widespread
freezing temperatures are forecast Saturday night for most of the
rural plains. On Monday, locally critical fire weather conditions
will be possible for areas south of I-70, and there`s potential
for impactful snow accumulations in the high country Monday into
Tuesday along with renewed breezy winds as a low pressure system
brushes the state.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
519 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

WYZ001>020-022>030-171300-
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
North Bighorn Basin-Southwest Bighorn Basin-Southeast Bighorn Basin-
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Bighorn Mountains West-
Bighorn Mountains Southeast-Northeast Johnson County-
Southeast Johnson County-Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-
Jackson Hole-Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East-
Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-Star Valley-
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-Upper Green River Basin Foothills-
Upper Green River Basin-South Lincoln County-
Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County-
519 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR THE MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL WYOMING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A system will bring widespread rain and mountain snowfall through
this evening. Light snow is possible at elevations as low as 6,500
feet this morning. Winter travel conditions are expected across
mountain passes and along mountain roads.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Friday night through Saturday morning...Light mountain snow is
possible across the Absarokas and Bighorns.

Sunday night through Monday...A system may bring accumulating snow to
the mountains.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
312 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

SDZ001-002-012>014-024>032-041>044-046-047-049-072>078-WYZ057-059-
170915-
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Northern Black Hills-Northern Foothills-Rapid City-
Southern Foothills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Western Fall River-
Northern Oglala Lakota-Northern Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-
Tripp-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-
Hermosa Foothills-Eastern Fall River-Southern Oglala Lakota-
Southern Jackson-Southern Perkins-Wyoming Black Hills-Newcastle-
312 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025 /412 AM CDT Thu Oct 16 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota and northeastern Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Patchy dense fog will affect travel at times this morning.

Isolated thunderstorms may accompany the showery precipitation today.
Severe weather is not anticipated.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

&&

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
312 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

WYZ054>056-058-060-170915-
Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell-Western Crook-
Weston County Plains-Northeastern Crook-
312 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Patchy dense fog will affect travel at times this morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

&&

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
258 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-171200-
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Upper Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-Upper Gunnison River Valley-
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-Northwest San Juan Mountains-
Southwest San Juan Mountains-Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Tavaputs Plateau-Arches/Grand Flat-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
258 AM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Colorado, southwest
Colorado, west central Colorado, east central Utah, northeast Utah
and southeast Utah.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Showers and a few thunderstorms ahead of a cold front will continue
through about noon for northern portions of the forecast area. After
that, a few isolated showers will be possible along the Colorado and
Wyoming border. Once the cold front moves through, much colder air
will move in with many valleys seeing below freezing temperatures so
Freeze Warnings are now in effect late tonight through early Friday
morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected today or tonight, however
spotters are encouraged to relay rainfall amounts or any observed
flooding to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction.

$$

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