Winter Storm Warning issued for Goshen County

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WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected, with localized amounts of up to 10 inches possible. * WHERE...Including the cities of Laramie, Wheatland, Torrington, and Alliance. * WHEN...6 AM Monday to midnight Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.