CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cloudy skies and brisk northerly winds have arrived in Cheyenne today, with temperatures expected to stay below freezing. A cold front moved through the area early Wednesday, bringing a chilly air mass that will settle across the region.
Snow showers are likely to accumulate lightly in areas west of Cheyenne, with Converse, Carbon and Albany counties experiencing the most snowfall, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne.
Snow showers may edge into the southern Nebraska Panhandle by Wednesday night, while eastern Cheyenne remains under cloud cover. Although the atmosphere holds significant moisture, dry surface conditions will likely reduce snowfall amounts in Cheyenne itself.
Despite the high moisture levels, snowfall in Cheyenne is expected to be minimal, with just a slight chance of light accumulation along the Interstate 80 corridor.
A frigid morning is anticipated Thursday, with lows in the single digits to teens, making it the coldest morning of the season so far. Windchills will push apparent temperatures down to near zero, particularly in open areas.
Skies will clear as the cold front pushes south, helping temperatures rise to the mid-30s to mid-40s by the afternoon. Light winds and clear skies Thursday night will keep the area cold, with lows in the teens.
This weather pattern holds through the weekend, with some uncertainty about an approaching storm on Friday and Saturday. If current models are accurate, a low-pressure system could track across Colorado, pulling in moisture over Cheyenne.
This system may produce rain below 6,000 feet and snow in higher elevations. Temperatures could rebound into the 40s and 50s on Sunday if the system moves east, with warmer conditions across the Nebraska Panhandle.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Today: There is a 40% chance of snow showers, primarily before 11 a.m. The day will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Expect blustery conditions, with north winds at 15–20 mph and gusts reaching up to 30 mph.
- Tonight: Skies will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures dipping to around 14. North winds will range from 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday: The day will be mostly sunny, with a high near 39 and south winds around 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Expect partly cloudy skies, with a low near 21. Winds will shift to the west-southwest at around 5 mph.
- Friday: Snow showers could start after 11 a.m., mixing with rain in the afternoon. The day will be mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Winds will move to the west-southwest at around 5 mph, shifting to the east in the afternoon. There is a 30% chance of precipitation.
- Friday Night: Rain and snow showers are likely, mainly after 11 p.m. The sky will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. The chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Saturday: Rain and snow showers are possible before noon, followed by a chance of rain showers. Expect partly sunny skies, with a high near 47 and a 50% chance of precipitation.
- Saturday Night: The night will be mostly clear, with a low around 33. Conditions will be breezy.
- Sunday: The day will be sunny and breezy, with a high near 58.
- Sunday Night: Skies will be partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
- Veterans Day: The forecast is mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
- Monday Night: A chance of showers is expected, with partly cloudy skies and a low near 31.
- Tuesday: There is a chance of snow showers, with partly sunny skies and a high near 49. Conditions will be breezy.
