CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Today brings a continuation of critical fire weather conditions across east-central Wyoming and the northern Nebraska Panhandle, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne. Red flag warnings are active from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. as elevated fire weather conditions persist across the High Plains.
Looking ahead, the potential for an impactful winter storm is set to roll in from Wednesday through Friday. While details remain somewhat uncertain, confidence is growing in the storm’s potential impact, particularly for southeastern Wyoming. Travel disruptions are increasingly likely.
In the short term, Cheyenne can expect a few more warm and dry days before the midweek storm system arrives. Cloud cover is increasing, with a chance of some snow showers over the mountains late today. Temperatures will remain above average, with breezy conditions continuing.
Tomorrow, a brief clearing in cloud cover is expected before clouds increase once again. Temperatures will be slightly cooler than today, with the potential for increased wind speeds, particularly in wind-prone areas.
Delving into the long-term forecast, the focus remains on the potential for impactful winter weather from Wednesday through Friday. Model guidance indicates a deep upper-level trough digging into the Great Basin, leading to robust surface cyclogenesis over the central Plains.
This system will likely bring near-surface winds shifting to the north-northeast by midday Wednesday, contributing to a broad area of drizzle and possible light snow along and east of the Laramie Range. Significant impacts on daytime highs are anticipated.
While confidence in specific details remains low due to model variability, there’s potential for impactful snow amounts over portions of the Cheyenne area, with gusty winds leading to blowing and drifting snow concerns.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Today: Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 57. A west wind will blow at 10–15 mph.
- Tonight: The skies will become mostly clear after a mostly cloudy evening, with a low around 32. The west wind will continue at 10–15 mph.
- Tuesday: Clouds will increase throughout the day as temperatures reach a high near 56. It’ll be breezy, with a west wind of 10–20 mph and gusts as high as 30 mph.
- Tuesday Night: There’s a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 1 and 3 a.m., then a slight chance of snow showers after 3 a.m. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a low of around 30. The west-northwest wind will blow at 10–15 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Wednesday: Snow is possible before 11 a.m., followed by a chance of rain and snow between 11 a.m. and noon, then rain after noon. The high will be near 40, with breezy conditions and a northwest wind of 10–20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Wednesday Night: Rain is forecast before 7 p.m., then rain and snow between 7 and 8 p.m., turning to snow after 8 p.m. Look for patchy blowing snow after 1 a.m. The low will be around 24, with blustery conditions. The chance of precipitation is 90%.
- Thursday: Snow, along with patchy blowing snow before 5 p.m., is expected. The high will be near 30 under blustery conditions. The chance of precipitation is 90%.
- Thursday Night: Snow is likely, mainly before 7 p.m. The night will be mostly cloudy, featuring a low of around 19 and blustery conditions.
- Friday: There’s a slight chance of snow before 7 a.m. The day will be mostly sunny with a high near 37.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy skies are in the forecast with a low around 18.
- Saturday: There’s a slight chance of rain under mostly sunny skies with a high near 41.
- Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow is possible. Expect partly cloudy skies with a low of around 22.
- Sunday: It will be mostly sunny and breezy with a high near 43.
