CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a high wind warning in effect for the Cheyenne area until 2 p.m. Tuesday. West winds are expected to increase to 30–40 mph this morning, with gusts potentially reaching 60 mph. The strongest winds are forecast for midday as weather systems intensify across the region.
Today will be sunny and windy, with a high near 45. Winds will reach 20–30 mph, increasing to 30–40 mph in the morning and gusting as high as 55 mph. Travelers in light, high-profile vehicles should be cautious, as strong crosswinds are likely to impact driving conditions on east–west routes in Laramie and Platte counties.
Tonight, there’s a 40% chance of snow showers, with a low around 20. Winds will shift to the west-northwest at 15–20 mph, with gusts of up to 30 mph. These conditions will bring blustery weather to the area, and roadways may be slick in spots.
Wednesday’s forecast includes a 30% chance of snow showers, mainly before 11 a.m. The high will hover near 30, with north winds at 15–20 mph, gusting at up to 30 mph. Snow showers are expected to taper off in the afternoon, but temperatures will drop to around 15 Wednesday night.
Light snow is forecast to continue in mountainous areas throughout today, with potential accumulations of 5–7 inches in higher elevations. Lower totals are expected elsewhere, and snow showers may persist in parts of the region into Friday. A temporary warming trend is expected Sunday, with the high reaching 55, although gusty winds could return by afternoon.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Today: Sunny with a high near 45. It will be windy, with west winds reaching 20–30 mph and increasing to 30–40 mph in the morning. Gusts could reach as high as 55 mph.
- Tonight: There’s a 40% chance of snow showers. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a low around 20. Winds will be blustery, blowing from the west-northwest at 15–20 mph with gusts of up to 30 mph.
- Wednesday: There’s a 30% chance of snow showers, mainly before 11 a.m. Conditions will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. North winds will be blustery at 15–20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
- Wednesday Night: A 20% chance of snow showers is forecast under mostly cloudy skies. The low will be around 15, with north winds at 5–15 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny with a high near 35. Winds from the west-northwest will shift to the south in the afternoon, blowing at 5–10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy skies are expected, with a low around 20.
- Friday: The day will be mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
- Friday Night: Expect a chance of rain and snow before 1 a.m., then a chance of snow. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
- Saturday: There is a chance of snow, which will mix with rain after 9 a.m. before gradually ending. Mostly sunny conditions are expected, with a high near 50.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear skies with a low around 33.
- Sunday: The day will be mostly sunny, with a high near 55 and breezy conditions.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear skies are forecast, with a low around 31.
- Veterans Day: Sunny with a high near 54.
