1. Hazardous Weather Briefing Snow Event– January 11-12 th, 2013 National Weather Service Cheyenne, WY http://www.weather.gov/cys Email: w-cys.webmaster@noaa.gov w-cys.webmaster@noaa.gov Phone: 307-772-2468

2. Surface Weather Maps www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov Valid 5 PM Thursday Valid 5 AM Friday

3. Surface Weather Maps Valid 5 AM Saturday Valid 5 AM Saturday

4. Start Times for the Snow

5. Expected Snowfall Totals

6. Winter Storm Watches Location of Winter Storm Watches 11 PM Thursday to 11 AM Saturday 5 AM Friday to 11 AM Saturday

7. Summary What Snow, cold and brisk winds (gusts up to 35 MPH). There will be accumulating snow and the winds will produce areas of blowing and drifting snow and wind chill values as low as -30. Where The more significant snow will be mainly from south central Wyoming to the northern Nebraska panhandle. The brisk winds and cold wind chills will affect all of southeast Wyoming and the western Nebraska panhandle. Impacts Travel will be hazardous, with slick roads and poor visibilities. Cold wind chill values will also make prolonged outdoor activity hazardous. Possible Closures to High Profile Vehicles. Reduced visibilities/Snow Covered roads.

8. Winter Weather Safety Tips Listen to NOAA Weather Radio, Internet, or Local Media Outlets for Critical Information from the NWS. Listen to NOAA Weather Radio, Internet, or Local Media Outlets for Critical Information from the NWS. Stay Indoors Stay Indoors Drive Only if it is Absolutely Necessary Drive Only if it is Absolutely Necessary If You Must Drive If You Must Drive – Travel During the Day – Never Travel Alone – Inform Others of Your Schedule – Stay on Main Roads Travel Information Travel Information http://www.wyoroad.info (888) WYO-ROAD or 511 http://http://www.511.nebraska.gov http:// Phone: (800) 906-9069 or 511

9. Winter Weather Safety Tips Minimize travel – Plan Accordingly to Avoid Hazardous Travel Minimize travel – Plan Accordingly to Avoid Hazardous Travel – If travel is necessary, keep a disaster supplies kit in your vehicle. Shovel Shovel Windshield Scraper Windshield Scraper Flashlight Flashlight Battery Powered Radio Battery Powered Radio Extra Batteries Extra Batteries Snack Food Snack Food Travel Information Travel Information http://www.wyoroad.info (888) WYO-ROAD or 511 http://http://www.511.nebraska.gov http:// Phone: (800) 906-9069 or 511 Snack Food Snack Food Extra Hats, Sock & Mittens Extra Hats, Sock & Mittens First Aid Kit w/ Pocket Knife First Aid Kit w/ Pocket Knife Necessary Medications Necessary Medications Blankets Blankets Tow Chains/Ropes Tow Chains/Ropes

10. Hazardous Weather Briefing For Questions and Additional Information: NWS Cheyenne, WY http://www.weather.gov/cys Email: w-cys.webmaster@noaa.gov w-cys.webmaster@noaa.gov Phone: 307-772-2468