CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Residents can enjoy mild temperatures and mostly dry weather from Thursday through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne. However, the tranquility is set to be interrupted by strong winds on Friday and Saturday, particularly in wind-prone areas of southeast Wyoming.
After a period of relentless gusts, the high wind warnings were canceled early due to decreasing wind speeds. Today marks a calmer day in the region, with expected high temperatures reaching the mid-50s to lower 60s along the I-25 corridor under a ridge of high pressure. This break from the wind will be short-lived, as strong southwest winds of 55–80 mph are forecast to develop across the region, potentially leading to more high-wind scenarios, particularly in Carbon County.
Looking ahead, a more potent weather system is anticipated for the weekend. Saturday will see strengthening southwest flow, raising the likelihood of strong winds across southeast Wyoming. By Sunday, a significant shortwave trough and cold front are expected to bring brisk, colder weather as well as the possibility of snow. The Snowy and Sierra Madre ranges could see significant snowfall of 1–2 feet from Saturday night through Monday.
Monday will be blustery and cold, with continued chances for light snow and maximum temperatures hovering around the low 30s to mid-40s across the region. A gradual warming trend is forecast from Tuesday into Wednesday, with chances for snow showers in the mountain ranges.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Today: The sun will shine brightly with a high near 54. Expect a west-southwest wind of 10–15 mph.
- Tonight: The skies will be mostly clear with a low around 29. The west-southwest wind will continue at around 10 mph.
- Friday: Look forward to mostly sunny skies and a high near 56. It will be breezy, with a west-southwest wind of 10–20 mph.
- Friday Night: The night will be partly cloudy with a low around 31. A southwest wind will blow at 10–15 mph.
- Saturday: The day will be mostly sunny with a high near 56. Conditions will turn windy, with a southwest wind of 15–25 mph increasing to 25–35 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts could reach as high as 50 mph.
- Saturday Night: There’s a chance of rain and snow before 11 p.m., then a chance of just snow. The evening will be partly cloudy with a low around 28. Breezy conditions will persist, and the chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Sunday: Snow chances increase to 40% under partly sunny skies, with a high near 44. It will remain breezy.
- Sunday Night: Snow is possible, mainly before 11 p.m. Expect partly cloudy skies with a low around 19.
- Monday: There’s a slight chance of snow with mostly sunny skies and a high near 38. Breezy conditions will continue.
- Monday Night: Skies will be partly cloudy with a low around 18.
- Tuesday: The day will be partly sunny with a high near 43.
- Tuesday Night: The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 21.
- Wednesday: There’s a slight chance of snow under mostly sunny skies, with a high near 45.
