CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne residents can expect a mixed bag of weather this Christmas Day, with a chance of rain and snow showers before 5 p.m. transitioning to rain showers later in the day. Temperatures will peak at a mild 46 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne.
While the lower elevations may see a few snowflakes, the real story is in the mountains, where a weak storm system will bring light snow accumulation. This is just a precursor to a more active weather pattern expected to develop later this week.
Multiple rounds of strong winds and mountain snowfall are in the forecast for the Cheyenne area starting Thursday and continuing through Monday. High wind watches have already been issued for Arlington, Muddy Gap, Bordeaux and Converse County, with strong winds expected to develop Thursday evening and persist through Friday.
The mountains can expect a more persistent snow event starting Friday and continuing through the weekend, with advisory-level snow amounts likely in the Sierra Madre and Snowy ranges. While the lower elevations, including Cheyenne, may see some snow showers, significant accumulation is not expected at this time.
The wind is expected to pick up again on Saturday and continue through Monday, with potentially very strong gusts impacting the typical wind-prone areas of southeast Wyoming. Central Carbon and Laramie counties may also experience strong winds.
Detailed Forecast
- Christmas Day: A chance of rain and snow showers before 5 p.m., then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest wind at 5–10 mph shifting to the north at 10–15 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Tonight: A 20% chance of snow showers between 9 and 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 21. North wind at 5–10 mph shifting to the west after midnight.
- Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 44. South-southwest wind at 5–15 mph.
- Thursday Night: A 30% chance of snow showers, mainly before 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind at around 10 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West-northwest wind at 10–15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Blustery.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy.
- Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a slight chance of snow after 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
- Monday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Windy.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Blustery.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
More on the weather is available from the NWS in Cheyenne.
NOTE: AI tools assisted in the publication of this report.
