CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Southeast Wyoming could see snow showers and breezy conditions on Saturday, with high winds possible into Sunday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, a cold front moved through the area early Saturday, bringing gusts of up to 30 mph in many places.
Areas west of the Laramie Range, including the Interstate 80 corridor between Laramie and Rawlins, face a risk of snow squalls Saturday afternoon. These squalls may cause low visibility and slick road conditions, but snowfall is not expected to accumulate in Cheyenne. However, the Snowy and Sierra Madre ranges could see a few inches of snow.
The NWS in Cheyenne issued a high wind watch for wind-prone areas, including Arlington, Elk Mountain and Bordeaux. Winds may reach 55–60 mph from late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon before easing. Breezy but dry conditions are expected to continue through Sunday evening.
The week ahead looks active, with another round of strong winds arriving Monday, accompanied by much colder temperatures and a chance for snow showers Monday afternoon and into Tuesday.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Today: There is a 20% chance of snow showers after 2 p.m. It will be sunny, with a high near 46. West winds will be breezy at 15–25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph.
- Tonight: The sky will be mostly clear, with a low around 23. Winds will come from the west-southwest at 10–15 mph.
- Sunday: Expect sunny conditions with a high near 46. Southwest winds will be breezy at 15–20 mph but will decrease to 5–10 mph in the afternoon. Gusts could reach up to 30 mph.
- Sunday Night: The weather will be mostly clear, with a low around 25. Winds will blow from the west at 5–10 mph.
- Monday: It will be mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West winds will be breezy at 10–15 mph, increasing to 15–20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts could reach up to 30 mph.
- Monday Night: Expect mostly clear skies with a low around 20. Conditions will be blustery.
- Tuesday: There is a 20% chance of snow showers before 11 a.m. The day will be mostly sunny, with a high near 31. It will be blustery.
- Tuesday Night: The night will be mostly clear, with a low around 16. Conditions will remain blustery.
- Wednesday: It will be sunny, with a high near 40. Winds will be breezy.
- Wednesday Night: The sky will be mostly clear, with a low around 29. Winds will stay breezy.
- Thursday: Expect sunny weather, with a high near 56. Conditions will be breezy.
- Thursday Night: The night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Winds will remain breezy.
- Friday: The weather will be mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy conditions will persist.
