CHEYENNE, Wyo. — As Friday the 13th casts its eerie shadow over Cheyenne, a stormy tale unfolds with powerful winds and restless skies dominating the weekend. Residents and travelers are urged to brace themselves for spooky conditions and sudden shifts in the weather.
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued High wind warnings for southeast Wyoming from Friday night through Saturday. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph tonight and as high as 55 mph Sunday are likely, particularly in wind-prone areas like Arlington, the Interstate 80 Summit and Bordeaux. High-profile and lightweight vehicles should tread carefully on these corridors, where strong crosswinds could turn an ordinary drive into a frightful experience.
Tonight, as darkness falls, gusts will peak, accompanied by mostly cloudy skies gradually clearing. Temperatures will remain steady near 31, but the howling winds will create a chilling ambiance fit for the night’s theme.
Saturday will offer a sunny interlude, with winds calming to 10–15 mph and the high climbing to 51, a deceptive calm before Sunday’s eerie encore. By then, winds will strengthen again, howling through the region with gusts of up to 55 mph, a haunting reminder of the powerful forces in play.
Travelers on I-80 and I-25 should heed warnings and prepare for difficult driving conditions. Whether heading to the mountains or navigating Cheyenne’s streets, it’s wise to proceed with caution as this atmospheric drama unfolds.
This Friday the 13th may not bring supernatural phenomena, but its chilling winds and dramatic skies are enough to send shivers down the spine.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Today: Ominous mostly cloudy skies linger, with a high near 43. Breezy west winds at 5–15 mph will rise to 15–25 mph this afternoon, with ghostly gusts reaching 35 mph.
- Tonight: As darkness falls on Friday the 13th, mostly cloudy skies will gradually clear, leaving behind a chilling steadiness at 31. Winds will howl from the west-northwest at 30–35 mph before tapering to 20–25 mph. Gusts may shriek as high as 50 mph.
- Saturday: After a spooky Friday, sunny skies bring a brief reprieve, with a high near 51. West winds at 10–15 mph offer calm after the storm.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy skies return, casting shadows with a low near 28. Southwest winds creep along at 5–10 mph.
- Sunday: The day looks deceptively sunny, with a high near 45. However, the winds return with a vengeance, starting at 15–25 mph from the west and escalating to 30–40 mph in the afternoon, with shrieking gusts of up to 55 mph.
- Sunday Night: The skies clear, but the blustery conditions remain. A low near 20 will bring a haunting chill to the night.
- Monday: Sunny skies are forecast, with a high near 42. Breezy conditions continue to echo the weekend’s eerie winds.
- Monday Night: Mostly cloudy skies return, with a low near 22, setting the stage for another unsettled night.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny skies will dominate, with a high near 42. Breezy winds may bring whispers of the weekend’s ghastly gusts.
- Tuesday Night: Skies turn partly cloudy with a low near 17, a chilling reminder of winter’s presence.
- Wednesday: Sunny skies are forecast, with a high near 42, as the lingering winds finally begin to rest.
- Wednesday Night: The night brings mostly clear skies and a low near 23, offering calmer conditions for late-week plans.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny skies and a high near 52 signal a return to brighter days, leaving Friday the 13th’s spooky winds far behind.
