CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle will see increasing chances for snow and colder temperatures this weekend as a winter weather system moves into the region. A freezing fog advisory remains in effect this morning for Laramie County, while a dense fog advisory is in place for the Nebraska Panhandle. Fog may cause slick roadways with light icing on elevated surfaces. Visibility may remain limited until late morning.
Snow will develop this afternoon as a Pacific storm system approaches from the west, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne. The Sierra Madre and Snowy ranges are under a winter weather advisory, with 6–12 inches of snow expected by Sunday morning.
For the high plains, including Cheyenne and the Nebraska Panhandle, snowfall will intensify this evening, with 2–5 inches possible. Some areas along the Nebraska–Wyoming border, such as Scottsbluff and Alliance, could see locally heavier snowfall rates. A winter weather advisory remains in effect for these areas through Sunday morning.
Sunday will bring lingering snow showers, mainly in the mountains, with clearing skies expected in the afternoon. Temperatures will drop sharply, with highs near 33 in Cheyenne and brisk northwest winds. Additional snowfall is expected early next week in the mountains, with the active weather pattern continuing through Friday.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Today: Snow is likely, mainly between 2 and 5 p.m., with patchy freezing fog possible before 11 a.m. The day will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South winds will shift to the east at 5–10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%, with total daytime snow accumulation of less than half an inch.
- Tonight: Snow will continue before 2 a.m., with a slight chance of snow after 5 a.m. The low will be around 11, with east winds shifting to the north at 5–10 mph after midnight. The chance of precipitation is 90%, with new snow accumulation of 1–3 inches possible.
- Sunday: A 30% chance of snow is possible before 11 a.m. The day will start cloudy and gradually become mostly sunny, with a high near 29. North-northwest winds will blow at around 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West-northwest winds will blow at around 10 mph.
- Monday: There is a 20% chance of snow after 11 a.m. The day will be partly sunny, with a high near 34. West-northwest winds at 10–15 mph will shift to the north in the afternoon.
- Monday Night: A 50% chance of snow is expected. The night will be cloudy, with a low around 12.
- Tuesday: A 20% chance of snow is possible before 11 a.m. The day will be partly sunny, with a high near 24.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy conditions are expected.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Blustery conditions are expected.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy conditions will continue.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy conditions are expected.
