CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has expanded winter weather advisory and winter storm warning headlines for Friday, forecasting light snowfall across Cheyenne, with more significant accumulations expected in designated areas.
The advisory highlights the potential for rapidly deteriorating conditions this afternoon, including snow showers that could intensify, potentially dropping more than an inch of snow per hour in the heaviest bands east of the Laramie Range.
Today’s cold front, positioned along the Interstate 80 Corridor, is set to bring widespread snow across southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle, with advisories in effect through tonight. Clearing skies and warmer temperatures are anticipated for Saturday, followed by strong winds in wind-prone areas and increasing clouds on Sunday.
Accumulating snowfall behind today’s strong cold front could lead to slippery roads and reduced visibility. Snow showers are expected to dissipate from north to south by late tonight.
Looking ahead, gusty winds are anticipated on Sunday and Tuesday, with a gradual warming trend starting Sunday. Today, central Carbon County and the Laramie Valley, along with central and northern Laramie County, are under advisories for 2–5 inches of snow, with winds gusting at up to 35 mph. Areas where snow bands linger could see higher amounts.
The hazardous conditions could impact evening commutes, urging residents to prepare for rapidly changing weather conditions. The forecast calls for snow showers to wind down late tonight, leading to a cold Saturday night and a mild, windy period next week. The long-term outlook suggests a return to above-average temperatures early next week and unsettled weather by the end of next week.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Today: Expect sunny skies with a high near 46, accompanied by a west wind of 10–15 mph. In a turn of events, snow showers are also forecast, mainly after 11 a.m. The snow could be heavy at times, accompanying a high near 26. A south wind at 5–10 mph will shift to the north-northeast in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 100%, with daytime snow accumulation of 2–4 inches possible.
- Tonight: Snow showers are likely before 11 p.m. The evening will start cloudy and then gradually clear, with a low around 8. Windchill values will be between zero and 5 degrees. A north-northeast wind of 5–10 mph will shift to the west-northwest after midnight. There’s a 60% chance of precipitation, with new snow accumulation of 1–3 inches possible.
- Saturday: The weekend kicks off sunny with a high near 36 and windchill values between zero and 10 degrees. Expect a west-northwest wind at 5–10 mph.
- Saturday Night: The skies will be mostly clear with a low around 15 and a west wind around 10 mph.
- Sunday: Partly sunny with a high near 47 and a west-southwest wind of 10–15 mph.
- Sunday Night: The night will start mostly cloudy and then gradually become mostly clear, with a low around 30. Conditions will be breezy.
- Washington’s Birthday: Celebrate under sunny skies with a high near 50 and breezy conditions.
- Monday Night: Expect partly cloudy skies with a low around 30.
- Tuesday: The sun continues to shine brightly with a high near 55 and breezy conditions.
- Tuesday Night: Skies will be mostly clear with a low around 31, remaining breezy.
- Wednesday: There’s a chance of showers alongside mostly sunny skies with a high near 53.
- Wednesday Night: Anticipate a chance of rain and snow showers with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 28.
- Thursday: Snow showers are possible, with partly sunny skies and a high near 44.
