High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
WYZ106-220000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1200Z-250323T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-250322T0100Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph today. Then
after an overnight lull, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to
70 mph possible on Saturday.
* WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and
Wheatland.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT this evening. For
the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday
evening.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
WYZ110-220000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T0900Z-250323T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-250322T0100Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Elk Mountain and Arlington
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph today. Then
after an evening lull, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70
mph possible late tonight through Saturday.
* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
Mountain along Interstate 80.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT this evening. For
the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers. In addition, some patchy blowing
snow could lead to reduced visibility and slick conditions on
roads less traveled.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
WYZ116-220000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1500Z-250323T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-250322T0100Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Vedauwoo, Pumpkin Vine, and Buford
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph today. Then
after an overnight lull, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to
65 mph possible on Saturday.
* WHERE...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit
between Cheyenne and Laramie.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT this evening. For
the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday
evening.
* 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.
&&
$$
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
326 AM CDT Fri Mar 21 2025
NEZ204-206-210-219-211630-
/O.NEW.KLBF.FW.A.0009.250322T1800Z-250323T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLBF.FW.W.0010.250321T1800Z-250322T0100Z/
Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR-
Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest-Frenchman Basin-
Loess Plains-
326 AM CDT Fri Mar 21 2025 /226 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/
THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR LOW
HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR MUCH OF WESTERN, CENTRAL AND
SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR ALL OF
WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA...
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for low humidity and gusty winds, which is in
effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern
Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR, Fire Weather Zone 206
Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest, Fire Weather
Zone 210 Frenchman Basin and Fire Weather Zone 219 Loess
Plains.
* TIMING...1 PM through 8 PM CDT Today.
* WINDS...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 59.
* LIGHTNING...Not Expected.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop may spread rapidly and be
difficult or impossible to control.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
443 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
COZ004-220445-
/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0014.250322T0600Z-250323T0600Z/
Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Including the cities of Columbine, Hahns Peak, and Toponas
443 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO MIDNIGHT MDT SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
inches, with locally higher amounts on favored aspects. Winds
gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight MDT Saturday Night.
* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel
could be very difficult to impossible. Visibility may be reduced
to under one half of a mile at times in snow and blowing snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
313 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
COZ031-033-034-212100-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0019.250322T0600Z-250323T0600Z/
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-South and
East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/Northwest Boulder
Counties Above 9000 Feet-South and Southeast Grand/West Central
and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West
Park Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Mt
Zirkel, Eisenhower Tunnel, Williams Fork Mountains, East Slopes
Southern Gore Range, Rabbit Ears Range, Berthoud Pass, East
Slopes Mosquito Range, Kenosha Mountains, Willow Creek Pass,
Mount Blue Sky, Indian Peaks, Winter Park, Breckenridge, Rocky
Mountain National Park, and Cameron Pass
313 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO MIDNIGHT MDT SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of
5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass, Rocky Mountain National Park and the
Medicine Bow Range, and The Mountains of Summit County, the
Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight MDT Saturday Night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult over the mountain passes
tonight and Saturday morning due to snow and blowing snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going
to www.cotrip.org.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
https://weather.gov/bou
Gimmestad/Rodriguez
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
223 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
WYZ112-114-220000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.WW.Y.0023.250322T0600Z-250323T0600Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Albany and Centennial
223 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT MDT SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
inches, with higher amounts possible above 10000 feet in
elevation. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.
* WHERE...Sierra Madre Range and Snowy Range.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight MDT Saturday Night.
* IMPACTS...Outdoor recreation could become dangerous to those
caught unprepared for hazardous winter conditions. Hunters,
hikers, and snowmobilers may become disoriented and lost due to
low visibility in falling and blowing snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
MN
High Wind Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
252 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
WYZ019-020-220000-
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.A.0008.250322T1200Z-250323T0000Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-Natrona County Lower
Elevations-
Including the cities of Casper and Jeffrey City
252 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.
* WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range and Natrona County
Lower Elevations.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles, and along Outer Drive in Casper.
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
https://weather.gov/riw/ .
Straub
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
WYZ101-220000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1200Z-250323T0000Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Bill, Glenrock, Douglas, and Deer Creek
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.
* 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 Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high
wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
WYZ104-105-109-220000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1200Z-250323T0300Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-Central Carbon
County-
Including the cities of Medicine Bow, Rawlins, Seminoe Dam, and
Shirley Basin
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
* WHERE...Central Carbon County, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains,
and Shirley Basin.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high
wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
WYZ106-220000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1200Z-250323T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-250322T0100Z/
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Including the cities of Bordeaux
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph today. Then
after an overnight lull, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to
70 mph possible on Saturday.
* WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and
Wheatland.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT this evening. For
the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday
evening.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
WYZ107-220000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1200Z-250323T0300Z/
East Platte County-
Including the cities of Wheatland and Guernsey
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
* WHERE...East Platte County.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
WYZ108-118-119-220000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1800Z-250323T0300Z/
Goshen County-Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Pine Bluffs, Torrington, and Cheyenne
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Central Laramie County, East Laramie County, and Goshen
County.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds may lead to the rapid spread of
grassland wildfire. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high
wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
&&
$$
MN
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
WYZ110-220000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T0900Z-250323T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-250322T0100Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Elk Mountain and Arlington
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph today. Then
after an evening lull, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70
mph possible late tonight through Saturday.
* WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
Mountain along Interstate 80.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT this evening. For
the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers. In addition, some patchy blowing
snow could lead to reduced visibility and slick conditions on
roads less traveled.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
WYZ115-220000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1500Z-250323T0300Z/
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Bosler and Laramie
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Laramie Valley.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* 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 Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high
wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
WYZ116-220000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1500Z-250323T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-250322T0100Z/
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Vedauwoo, Pumpkin Vine, and Buford
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph today. Then
after an overnight lull, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to
65 mph possible on Saturday.
* WHERE...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit
between Cheyenne and Laramie.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT this evening. For
the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
WYZ117-220000-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0025.250322T1500Z-250323T0600Z/
South Laramie Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Horse Creek, Whitaker, and Federal
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...South Laramie Range Foothills.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* 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.
&&
$$
Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
228 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
COZ238>240-242>244-212100-
/O.NEW.KBOU.FW.A.0006.250322T1800Z-250323T0200Z/
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-Northeast Weld County-
Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
228 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE DENVER
METRO, NORTHERN URBAN CORRIDOR, AND NORTHERN PLAINS...
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from
Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 242, 243 and
244.
* TIMING...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 20%.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.
Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a
spark and start a wildfire.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
Rodriguez
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
228 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
COZ248-250-251-212100-
/O.CAN.KBOU.FW.A.0005.250321T1800Z-250322T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.FW.A.0006.250322T1800Z-250323T0200Z/
Logan County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
228 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
NORTHEAST PLAINS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR TODAY IS CANCELLED...
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from
Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. The Fire Weather
Watch has been cancelled.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 248, 250 and 251.
* TIMING...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.
Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a
spark and start a wildfire.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
326 AM CDT Fri Mar 21 2025
NEZ204-206-210-219-211630-
/O.NEW.KLBF.FW.A.0009.250322T1800Z-250323T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLBF.FW.W.0010.250321T1800Z-250322T0100Z/
Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR-
Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest-Frenchman Basin-
Loess Plains-
326 AM CDT Fri Mar 21 2025 /226 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/
THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR LOW
HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR MUCH OF WESTERN, CENTRAL AND
SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR ALL OF
WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA...
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for low humidity and gusty winds, which is in
effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern
Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR, Fire Weather Zone 206
Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest, Fire Weather
Zone 210 Frenchman Basin and Fire Weather Zone 219 Loess
Plains.
* TIMING...1 PM through 8 PM CDT Today.
* WINDS...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 59.
* LIGHTNING...Not Expected.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop may spread rapidly and be
difficult or impossible to control.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
Extreme Fire Danger
Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
148 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
.DISCUSSION...Partly cloudy skies are expected today with highs
in the 50s and minimum relative humidities in the 20s. Northwest
winds will average 15-30 mph with gusts around 40.
SDZ041-220030-
Western Fall River-
Including the cities of Ardmore, Edgemont, Provo, and Rumford
148 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
...EXTREME FIRE DANGER...
The grassland fire danger index will reach the extreme category
this afternoon. Extreme weather conditions and very low moisture
content of grasses, and other dry organic material on the ground,
indicate that critical burning conditions exist. All fires have
the potential to become large and spread quickly becoming erratic
with extreme behavioral characteristics. No outdoor burning
should take place.
The outlook for Saturday afternoon, The grassland fire danger
index will reach the extreme category.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1055 AM CDT Fri Mar 21 2025
NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-221600-
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-
Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-
Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Western Cherry-
1055 AM CDT Fri Mar 21 2025 /955 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect this afternoon and early evening
across the western and central Sandhills into southwest Nebraska.
Northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph will combine
with humidity as low as 15 to 20 percent, leading to critical fire
weather conditions.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Critical fire weather conditions are also possible Saturday and
Sunday across the area. Winds will be west to southwest on Saturday
at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and northwest at 20 to 35
mph with gusts to 40 mph on Sunday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
537 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
SDZ001-002-012>014-024>032-041>044-046-047-049-072>078-WYZ054>060-
221300-
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-Northern Campbell-
Southern Campbell-Western Crook-Wyoming Black Hills-
Weston County Plains-Newcastle-Northeastern Crook-
537 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025 /637 AM CDT Fri Mar 21 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota and northeastern Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Northwesterly winds will gust to 35 to 45 mph across much of the
western and south central South Dakota plains later this morning
and afternoon. The grassland fire danger will be in the high to
very high category across the plains.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
The next cold front and upper level system will cross the
Northern Plains Saturday afternoon into Saturday night, bringing
chances for light rain and snow to the area and gusty winds. Some
areas could see light accumulations of snow, mainly across the
Black Hills. Strong winds are possible Sunday across the South
Dakota plains on the back side of the system. Gusts of 50 to 60
mph are possible in some areas. The grassland fire danger is
forecast to be very high to extreme across much of the plains
Saturday and Sunday.
.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 Denver/Boulder CO
525 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
COZ030>051-221130-
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-
525 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph will be common today over the
mountains and at lower elevations north of Interstate 70. This
will create elevated fire danger in areas without snow cover,
especially on the plains near the northern border. Stronger wind
gusts of up to 60 mph are possible in wind prone areas west of
Boulder this morning. Snow will develop in the mountains around
midnight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Moderate snow accumulations are expected in the mountains on
Saturday, with travel impacts for most of the day. For the plains
and urban corridor, periods elevated to locally critical fire
weather can be expected each afternoon through Monday due to dry
and breezy conditions.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.
$$
Gimmestad/Rodriguez
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
456 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-221100-
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-
456 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 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.
Mild weather today ahead of the next system tonight. Look for light
show showers developing across the northern and central mountains
this evening becoming heavier after midnight. Most of these areas
will see 2 to 4 inches of snow by morning with the Park Range getting
upwards of 6 inches.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
The storm system continues Saturday morning into Sunday bringing
another 4 to 10 inches for the northern and central
mountains.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected today or tonight, however
spotters are encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the
National Weather Service in Grand Junction.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
405 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ101>119-221015-
Dawes County-Box Butte County-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-
Morrill County-Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Northern Sioux County-Southern Sioux County-
Converse County Lower Elevations-Niobrara County-
North Laramie Range-Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-
Shirley Basin-Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Goshen County-Central Carbon County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-Southwest Carbon County-
Sierra Madre Range-Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range-
Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
405 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of panhandle
Nebraska...east central Wyoming...south central Wyoming and
southeast Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
- Marginally high winds are expected for the wind prone areas of
southeast Wyoming today.
- Accumulating snowfall is expected to return to the mountains
late tonight into Saturday.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
- A more widespread strong wind event is expected to impact much
of southeast Wyoming on Saturday.
.Spotter information statement...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
WYZ001>020-022>030-221300-
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-
249 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 6 PM MDT
SATURDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Accumulating snow arrives overnight tonight for western mountains and
valleys.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Saturday...A strong storm system will impact the area, bringing the
possibility of 50 to 60 mph wind gusts to central and southern
portions of the region, as well as the mountains. Snow continues in
the western mountains and valleys, where total snowfall of 8 to 12
inches is expected in the mountains with 3 to 6 inches in Jackson
Hole and Star Valley. The snow will combine with wind gusts 25 to
35 mph to create areas of blowing snow. The chance for rain changing
over to snow in the afternoon is highest over the Bighorn Basin.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
