CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne and surrounding areas are bracing for a mixed bag of weather conditions over the next few days, starting with strong winds today and followed by snowfall that is expected to impact travel along Interstate 80 from Cheyenne to Laramie.
This morning, the Arlington area along Interstate 80 is experiencing gusts of up to 50 mph, prompting warnings for those traveling through the region. The National Weather Service in Cheyenne advises caution, as the stretch of I-80 could see increased risks of blow-offs or blowovers for lightweight and high-profile vehicles.
A winter storm watch has been posted for the I-80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie, spanning 11 a.m. Thursday through 5 p.m. Friday. The Summit is expected to receive 6–9 inches of snow, potentially impacting roads and travel significantly. The eastern foothills into Cheyenne are also likely to see accumulations of 2–4 inches.
The Snowy Range is forecast to receive another 6–10 inches of snow, which could affect snowmobilers and hikers in the area. The greatest impact, however, is anticipated over the I-80 Summit, where travel could become challenging.
A cold front moving south from Montana will bring colder temperatures and increasing chances for snow across the region on Thursday. By Friday morning, the front is expected to push south, with snow ending from north to south. A return to seasonal temperatures is expected by the weekend, following very cold overnight lows on Saturday.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Today: There’s a slight chance of rain and snow between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., followed by a chance of rain. The skies will be mostly sunny with a high near 50. A southwest wind will blow at 10–15 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Tonight: Expect a chance of rain and snow before 8 p.m., then a chance of snow afterward. The evening will be mostly cloudy with a low around 26. Winds will shift from west to north-northwest at 5–10 mph after midnight. The chance of precipitation remains at 30%.
- Thursday: Snow is likely, mainly after 11 a.m. There may be patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, the day will be mostly cloudy with a high near 40. An east wind of 5–15 mph is expected. The chance of precipitation is 70%, with new snow accumulation of less than a half-inch possible.
- Thursday Night: Snow is expected with a low around 20. An east-northeast wind will blow at around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%, with new snow accumulation of 1–3 inches possible.
- Friday: Snow is likely mainly before 11 a.m. The day will be mostly cloudy with a high near 32. A north wind of 10–15 mph is anticipated. The chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Friday Night: The night will be mostly clear with a low around 14.
- Saturday: Expect sunny skies with a high near 46.
- Saturday Night: The evening will be mostly clear with a low around 24 and breezy conditions.
- Sunday: It will be sunny and breezy with a high near 54.
- Sunday Night: It will be mostly clear with a low around 27.
- Monday: The week starts with mostly sunny skies and a high near 56.
- Monday Night: The night will be partly cloudy with a low around 31.
- Tuesday: Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 54 and breezy conditions.
