CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne residents, brace for another day of extreme cold this morning, with windchill warnings in effect until 11 a.m. Windchill temperatures are expected to drop to a bone-chilling 30 to 40 degrees below zero, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne.
The good news is that this is anticipated to be the last day of such severe cold, as westerly winds return and potentially boost temperatures across the area.
Additionally, Interstate 25 near Bordeaux is now included in the high wind warning, with strong winds returning to southeast Wyoming today and Wednesday. Wind-prone areas near Arlington and Vedauwoo on I-80, as well as Bordeaux on I-25, could experience gusts between 60 and 70 mph.
These strong winds, combined with recent snowfall, are expected to cause blowing snow, leading to reduced visibility and challenging travel conditions. Winter weather advisories are in effect for much of southeast Wyoming, including I-80 between Rawlins and the Nebraska border and I-25 from the Colorado border through Glendo.
Looking ahead, active weather will persist throughout the week. Starting today, winds will increase across southeast Wyoming, and snow will return on Wednesday and Thursday as the next cold front moves through the area.
The western mountains are forecast to receive significant snowfall, with winter storm watches in effect for the Snowy and Sierra Madre ranges. While Friday will be very cold for the Nebraska Panhandle and southeast Wyoming plains, temperatures are expected to start warming by Saturday, signaling a calmer weather pattern.
Key Messages:
- Dangerous windchills persist through Tuesday morning, with a gradual improvement expected.
- Strong winds are forecast for southeast Wyoming’s wind corridors tonight through Wednesday, potentially causing ground blizzard conditions.
- Another round of snow is expected across the region, with winter storm watches in effect for the Snowy and Sierra Madre ranges.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Today: Expect patchy blowing snow. The day will be mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Windchill values are anticipated to be between minus 10 and zero degrees. It will be blustery, with a west-northwest wind of 20–25 mph and gusts of up to 40 mph.
- Tonight: Patchy blowing snow will continue before 3 a.m. The sky will be partly cloudy, with steady temperatures around 23. It will be breezy, with a west wind of 20–25 mph decreasing to 15–20 mph after midnight. Gusts could reach 35 mph.
- Wednesday: There is a 20% chance of snow after 11 a.m. Patchy blowing snow is expected between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The day will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Expect a west-southwest wind at 10–15 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Snow showers are possible, with a 30% chance after 5 a.m. The night will be mostly cloudy, with a low of around 20. It will be breezy, with a west wind of 15–20 mph and gusts as high as 30 mph.
- Thursday: Snow is likely, mainly after 11 a.m., with a 70% chance of precipitation. Patchy blowing snow is also expected after 11 a.m. The day will be partly sunny, with a high near 33. It will also be breezy, with a west wind of 20–25 mph shifting to the north in the afternoon. Gusts could reach as high as 40 mph.
- Thursday Night: There is a 20% chance of snow before 11 p.m. The night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around minus 5.
- Friday: Expect mostly sunny skies, with a high near 21.
- Friday Night: The night will be mostly cloudy, with a low of around 8.
- Saturday: The day will be partly sunny, with a high near 42.
- Saturday Night: Expect mostly cloudy skies, with a low of around 26.
- Sunday: The day will be partly sunny, with a high near 44.
- Sunday Night: The night will be mostly cloudy, with a low of around 26.
- Monday: Expect mostly sunny skies, with a high near 42.
