CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne residents are set to enjoy pleasant weather over the holiday weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne. The forecast promises sunny skies and relatively light winds to ring in the new year, marking a welcome change from recent snow and strong winds.
However, a clearing trend, combined with weaker winds, is leading to a drop in temperatures west of I-25, especially in areas like Rawlins, where it recently dipped below zero.
“Overall, we will continue to see gradual warming through the end of this week as temperatures will be slightly above average for late December, especially east of the Laramie Range,” NWS Lead Forecaster Matthew Brothers states.
Key updates in the weather forecast include:
- A gradual warming trend through the end of the week, with temperatures slightly above average for late December.
- Highs in the upper 30s to low 40s east of I-25 on Thursday afternoon.
- Surface high-pressure west of the Laramie Range, maintaining cooler temperatures in the upper 20s.
- A further rise in temperatures is expected by Friday, with mid-40s east of I-25 and low 30s to the west.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Today: Sunny conditions are expected, with a high of around 42. Winds from the northwest at 10–15 mph.
- Tonight: Mostly clear skies, with a low of around 20. West-northwest winds at 10–15 mph.
- Friday: Sunny day ahead, high near 47. Lighter west-northwest winds at 5–10 mph.
- Friday Night: Clear for the most part, with a low close to 22. West-southwest winds picking up at 10–15 mph.
- Saturday: Largely sunny, with a high nearing 49. Steady west-northwest winds at 10–15 mph.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy conditions, with a low around 22.
- Sunday: Predominantly sunny, with a high around 39.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear skies, with a low of about 19.
- New Year’s Day: Bright and sunny, with a high near 44.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low close to 23.
- Tuesday: A mostly sunny day, with a high of around 37.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy skies, with a low near 20.
- Wednesday: Mainly sunny, with a high close to 36.
