CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A cold front is moving through Cheyenne this morning, bringing lower temperatures and reduced fire weather conditions. As of early Thursday, Cheyenne is experiencing temperatures in the low 60s, with the high expected to reach the mid-60s to near 70 by the afternoon. Winds will be light and easterly, providing a brief respite from recent fire risks.
The break in fire weather will be short-lived, though, as westerly winds are expected to return Friday with higher temperatures. A fire weather watch is in effect for areas along and west of the Laramie Range, with the high reaching the upper 70s and near 80 east of Cheyenne. Dry conditions and gusty winds will increase fire risks through Saturday, with critical fire weather conditions anticipated across much of the region.
Saturday will bring stronger winds, potentially exceeding 60 knots across the Laramie Range, as a stronger trough moves into the Pacific Northwest. These high winds could extend critical fire weather conditions into the Nebraska Panhandle. The dry weather pattern is expected to persist through midweek, with highs staying above normal, reaching the mid-70s to mid-80s.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Today: It will be sunny, with a high near 65. North winds will blow at 10–15 mph, shifting to the east in the afternoon.
- Tonight: Expect mostly clear skies, with a low around 37. East-southeast winds will blow at 10–15 mph, shifting to the south-southwest after midnight.
- Friday: The day will be sunny, with a high near 80. South-southwest winds will range from 10 to 15 mph.
- Friday Night: Clear skies are expected, with a low around 49. South winds will blow at 10–15 mph, shifting to the west after midnight.
- Saturday: It will be sunny with a high near 79. Winds will blow from the west at 15–20 mph, increasing to 25–30 mph in the morning, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
- Saturday Night: The night will be clear, with a low around 40. It will also be breezy.
- Sunday: Expect sunny skies, with a high near 74.
- Sunday Night: The night will be clear, with a low around 44.
- Monday: Sunny skies are expected, with a high near 77.
- Monday Night: Skies will be mostly clear, with a low around 46.
- Tuesday: The day will be sunny, with a high near 78.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy skies are expected, with a low around 47.
- Wednesday: It will be mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
