Remember when we were told that snow would be a thing of the past by now?
Near blizzard conditions. Extremely dangerous or impossible travel.
HEAVY MOUNTAIN SNOW (2 TO 3 FEET) EXPECTED TONIGHT THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY, warns the National Weather Service in Cheyenne.
SNOW AND STRONG WINDS COULD RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW AND NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS OVER CARBON AND ALBANY COUNTIES FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY…
Snowy Mountain Range – Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
WINTER STORM WARNING UNTIL 5 AM SUNDAY
Heavy snow likely. Snow accumulations tonight through Friday ranging from 6 to 12 inches. Total accumulations through Sunday morning of 2 to 3 feet expected. Wind gusts up to 65 MPH possible.
Extremely dangerous or impossible travel with icy, snow packed roads and near zero visibilities in blowing snow. Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions.