CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A mix of high winds and snow is set to impact southeast Wyoming midweek, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne. High winds are forecast for Tuesday across the region, with snowfall likely in the Sierra Madre and Snowy ranges starting Tuesday night and spreading into Carbon and Albany counties by Wednesday.
The weather will shift toward clear skies and a warming trend as the weekend approaches.
Key Messages:
- High winds are expected this evening and overnight, particularly in wind-prone areas, extending east along the Interstate 25 corridor.
- Snowfall is forecast in south-central Wyoming from Tuesday night through Thursday, particularly in the mountain areas.
- The weather will remain unsettled, with strong winds predicted over the weekend and into early next week.
High wind warnings and watches are in place until 11 a.m. today, with gusts of up to 56 mph recorded. The winds are expected to increase along the I-80 and I-25 corridors, with possible gusts around 60 mph. A Pacific cold front moving in this evening will bring snow to Carbon and Albany counties.
Uncertainty surrounds the coverage of precipitation and potential impacts, especially east of the Wyoming–Nebraska border, where it may be warm enough for rain below 5500 feet. A winter weather advisory has been issued for the Snowy and Sierra Madre ranges, with warning snowfall amounts expected in waves rather than continuously.
Snow is expected to end early Thursday morning as the weather system moves eastward. Temperatures late Wednesday and into Thursday will be near or slightly above average for this time of year, with clouds potentially lingering into Thursday morning.
Looking ahead to the weekend, a strong jet setup across the region could lead to another round of high winds, especially on Sunday. Temperatures are expected to be much warmer, potentially hitting the mid-60s across the Panhandle. Another period of high winds may occur on Monday, with temperatures dropping significantly by Tuesday due to an incoming cold front.
