CASPER, Wyo. — There is an “extreme blow over risk” advisory in effect on I-80 between Laramie and Elk Mountain on Wednesday morning.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation says that section of I-80 is closed to light, high profile vehicles.
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne said that the Arlington area along I-80 recorded a wind gut of 68 mph in the early morning hours.
Gusts are exceeding 60 mph in some areas as of around 10:15 am, according to WYDOT.
The NWS in Cheyenne says that high wind warnings in the area will remain in effect through 5 pm Wednesday.
Extreme blow over risk advisories are also in effect on other highways, according to WYDOT:
- US 287 between Laramie and Medicine Bow
- US 30 between Laramie and Medicine Bow
Highways leading to the south boundary of Yellowstone National Park near Jackson are seeing some closures due to winter conditions.
Road condition information is available from WYDOT.
This article originally appeared on Oil City News. Used with permission.
