First published Oct 16, 2026, 7:18:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 7:18:15 AM UTC

Freeze Warning — NWS Cheyenne WY

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Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 12:17AM MDT until October 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

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A freeze warning covered western Nebraska and far southeast Wyoming, with temperatures between 25 and 30°F possible through 9 AM MDT. The alert said frost or freezing conditions could kill crops and sensitive vegetation or damage unprotected outdoor plumbing, and advised protecting tender plants.

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Affected location: Western Nebraska and far southeast Wyoming

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The alert called for immediate steps to protect tender plants from potentially damaging cold.

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 12:17AM MDT until October 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

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