CHEYENNE, Wyo. — High winds and light to moderate snowfall will affect southeast Wyoming and western Nebraska this weekend as an active weather pattern continues. High wind warnings remain in effect early Friday morning for the Arlington and Elk Mountain areas, where gusts have reached up to 65 mph. Winds are expected to ease later this morning as a surface cold front moves west.
According to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, patchy fog will linger across parts of western Nebraska and far-eastern Wyoming today, particularly near north-facing ridges, while the rest of the region will see partly sunny skies. High temperatures in Cheyenne will approach 49 degrees, with west winds shifting to the south this afternoon. Tonight, mostly cloudy skies and a low around 19 degrees are expected, with patchy fog likely developing and spreading west toward the Interstate 25 corridor.
Snowfall is anticipated to increase Saturday afternoon as a Pacific storm system moves across the region. The heaviest snow is expected in the mountains and along higher elevations near the Cheyenne Ridge, where 3–5 inches are possible. Lower elevations, including the I-25 corridor and areas near Sidney, may see 1– 3 inches of accumulation by Saturday night. Freezing drizzle may precede the snow in some areas late Friday into early Saturday. Snowfall will gradually taper off Saturday night, with flurries likely lingering into Sunday morning.
Sunday will bring seasonal temperatures and a chance for light snow across the mountains. The active weather pattern will persist into next week, with additional storm systems bringing widespread precipitation to the region, primarily favoring higher terrain for significant accumulations.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. West winds will blow at around 10 mph, shifting to the south in the afternoon.
- Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South winds will blow at around 10 mph.
- Saturday: A 40% chance of snow is possible after 11 a.m. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South winds will shift to the east-northeast in the afternoon at around 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: Snow is expected, with a low around 13. North-northeast winds will blow at around 15 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%, with new snow accumulation of 1–3 inches possible.
- Sunday: There is a 20% chance of snow before 11 a.m. The day will be partly sunny, with a high near 31. Blustery conditions are expected, with northwest winds at 15–20 mph.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
- Monday Night: A chance of snow is expected. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
- Tuesday: A slight chance of snow is possible before 11 a.m. The day will be partly sunny, with a high near 23.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy conditions are expected.
- Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow is possible. Skies will be partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Blustery conditions are expected.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy conditions will continue.
