CHEYENNE, Wyo. — As Valentine’s Day ushers in a wave of cold fronts across southeast Wyoming, the National Weather Service in Cheyenne forecasts light snow showers and gusty winds, with winter storm warnings in effect for higher elevations.
Today and tonight, light snow showers are on the radar but with minimal accumulations expected outside mountain zones. The real shift comes Thursday through Tuesday, with wind gusts reaching 40–50 mph in southeast Wyoming and 30–40 mph across the Nebraska Panhandle.
A brief warmup early next week is predicted, thanks to slightly above-average temperatures, although gusty winds may persist.
In the mountains, winter storm warnings from 5 p.m. today through Friday afternoon signal moderate to heavy snowfall, with storm total accumulations peaking above 9000 feet. Lower elevations can expect light snow, contributing to cooler temperatures and breezy conditions.
Moderate to heavy snow accumulations are expected, particularly on Thursday and Friday, with strong winds likely reducing visibility. A shift to colder temperatures on Friday will lead to a return of seasonal norms over the weekend.
The short-term outlook through Friday night details the approach of multiple disturbances, with the highest snowfall anticipated in the Sierra Madre and Snowy Range mountains. Despite dry air challenges, snow accumulations are forecast, especially with another round of moisture entering late Wednesday.
The long-term forecast promises potential warm weather on Monday thanks to a brief ridge-induced warmup. High temperatures could soar to the upper 50s, even crossing into the 60s in the Nebraska Panhandle, offering a low-impact weather period into midweek.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Valentine’s Day: It’s a sunny day with a high near 46, accompanied by a west wind of 10–15 mph.
- Tonight: Expect partly cloudy skies with a low of around 21. A west-northwest wind of 5–10 mph will shift to the south-southwest after midnight.
- Thursday: The day will be mostly sunny with a high near 46 and a south-southwest wind of 5–15 mph.
- Thursday Night: There’s a 20% chance of snow showers under partly cloudy skies, with a low around 19. North winds will blow at 10–15 mph.
- Friday: Snow showers are more likely, with a 50% chance. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 30 and a north-northeast wind of 5–10 mph.
- Friday Night: Snow is possible, mainly before midnight, with a 40% chance of precipitation. Expect mostly cloudy conditions with a low of around 12.
- Saturday: The weekend starts sunny with a high near 39.
- Saturday Night: Skies will be mostly clear with a low around 21.
- Sunday: Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 46.
- Sunday Night: There’s a slight chance of rain and snow before 7 p.m., then a slight chance of snow between 7 p.m. and midnight. It will be mostly cloudy and breezy with a low of around 30.
- Washington’s Birthday: Celebrate under mostly sunny skies with a high near 47. The day will also be breezy.
- Monday Night: The night will be partly cloudy with a low of around 29.
- Tuesday: Sunny and breezy conditions continue with a high near 53.
