CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne is facing a turbulent weather week with high wind warnings, fire weather threats and the potential for significant snowfall, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne. Southeast Wyoming, including Laramie County, is grappling with sustained winds of 35–45 mph and gusts reaching 60–75 mph.
These conditions pose an extreme blowover risk for light, high-profile vehicles, with winds expected to ease by Monday evening.
The high wind warnings are set to continue through this afternoon, with a forecast of returning strong winds from Tuesday night into Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Nebraska Panhandle is facing red flag warnings due to critical fire weather conditions this afternoon.
A shift to colder weather is anticipated Monday night into Tuesday, bringing 1–2 feet of snow in the Snowy and Sierra Madre ranges and lighter accumulations for lower elevations. The changing conditions suggest a challenging week ahead, with strong winds and potential fire threats transitioning to winter weather advisories.
For Cheyenne and surrounding areas, the weather outlook includes a variety of hazards. Wind-prone areas are likely to experience gusts until midnight, and the fire weather threat persists with low humidity levels anticipated. The week will also bring a shift toward winter weather, with snowfall expected to impact travel conditions, particularly along the Interstate 80 corridor.
Looking further ahead, a quieter midweek period is forecast before another potential increase in wind speeds on Wednesday.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Today: Skies will be sunny to accompany a high near 57. It’s going to be a windy day, with west winds blowing at 30–40 mph and gusts reaching as high as 55 mph.
- Tonight: There’s a 50% chance of rain and snow between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., followed by a chance of snow after 1 a.m. The clouds will be increasing, with a low around 21. Expect breezy conditions, with a west-southwest wind at 15–20 mph and gusts of up to 30 mph.
- Tuesday: Snow is likely, mainly before 11 a.m., with patchy blowing snow between 10 and 11 a.m. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 31 and blustery conditions. North-northwest winds will blow at 15–20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%, with less than one inch of new snow accumulation possible.
- Tuesday Night: There’s a 20% chance of snow before 11 p.m. Expect mostly clear skies with a low around 11, and windchill values between minus 5 and 5 degrees. It’ll be blustery, with a west-northwest wind around 20 mph and gusts as high as 30 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny weather returns with a high near 41. The day will be breezy, with a west-southwest wind at 15–25 mph and gusts as high as 35 mph.
- Wednesday Night: The night will be mostly clear with a low around 24 and breezy conditions continuing.
- Thursday: Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 55 and breezy weather.
- Thursday Night: The skies will remain mostly clear with a low around 30.
- Friday: Mostly sunny again, with a high near 58.
- Friday Night: There will be partly cloudy skies with a low around 31.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and breezy with a high near 59.
- Saturday Night: There’s a slight chance of rain and snow under partly cloudy skies with a low around 27. Breezy conditions will continue.
- Sunday: Snow might make a comeback. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 48 and breezy conditions.
