CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A series of weather disturbances is set to impact southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle this week, starting with potentially hazardous conditions on Interstate 80 west of Cheyenne due to snow.
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne is forecasting significant snowfall in the Snowy and Sierra Madre ranges, with 1–2 feet expected, while lower elevations may see around a half-inch of snow.
Presidents’ Day is predicted to be sunny across the region, with temperatures ranging from 38 degrees at Shirley Basin to 52 degrees at Scottsbluff. A high wind warning in effect this morning will expire at 8 a.m., but strong winds are expected to return late tonight into Tuesday morning, especially west of I-25.
The forecast for the next few days includes strong winds this evening and overnight, spreading east along the I-25 corridor. Breezy conditions are expected Monday, with another potential for high winds late Monday night into Tuesday morning. Another round of mountain snowfall is also anticipated Tuesday through Thursday.
The long-term outlook from Wednesday through Sunday focuses on two upper-level disturbances, with the most significant impact expected on Wednesday. Snow accumulations of 12–18 inches are forecast for the mountains, with light accumulations possible along the I-80 corridor. A warming trend is anticipated towards the weekend, with unsettled weather likely returning at the month’s end.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Washington’s Birthday: It’s sunny today with a high near 50. It will be breezy, with a west wind of 20–25 mph decreasing to 15–20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts could reach as high as 35 mph.
- Tonight: Expect mostly clear skies with a low of around 29. A west-southwest wind will blow at 5–15 mph.
- Tuesday: The sun will shine brightly, with a high near 56. The day will be windy, with a west wind of 25–30 mph decreasing to 20–25 mph in the afternoon. Gusts could reach 40 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Skies will be partly cloudy with a low around 28. Winds will come from the west at 10–15 mph.
- Wednesday: There’s a chance of rain and snow mainly after noon, with partly sunny skies and a high near 49. The west wind will be gentle at 5–10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Wednesday Night: Snow is more likely, with a 50% chance of precipitation. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a low of around 25.
- Thursday: There’s a slight 20% chance of snow under mostly sunny skies, with a high near 45.
- Thursday Night: The evening will be mostly clear with a low around 24.
- Friday: Enjoy sunny skies with a high near 44. The day will be breezy.
- Friday Night: It will be mostly clear with a low around 26 and blustery conditions.
- Saturday: Sunny weather continues with a high near 52 and breezy conditions.
- Saturday Night: Expect mostly clear skies with a low of around 28.
- Sunday: Another sunny and breezy day is forecast with a high near 54.
