CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne and Laramie awoke to fresh snowfall Tuesday morning as a winter weather event continues to affect southeast Wyoming. A heavier band of snow moved through northern Laramie County and central Albany County overnight, delivering an additional 1–2 inches of snow to areas along the Interstate 80 corridor, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne.
Laramie reported higher-than-expected totals, with 3.4 inches recorded in town. As a result, the winter weather advisory has been extended for central Albany County, including Laramie, until 8 a.m. Another inch of snow is possible before precipitation diminishes. Roads remain slick, and drivers are urged to use caution.
Skies will gradually clear as the day progresses, but lingering low-level clouds and fog are expected to persist in lower valleys. Temperatures will remain low, with Cheyenne reaching a high near 23 degrees Tuesday afternoon under mostly sunny skies. Overnight, radiational cooling will lead to the coldest temperatures of the season so far, with lows near 4 degrees and windchill values between minus 10 and zero.
The weather will stay active through the week. Wednesday will bring a return of higher winds, with gusts of up to 40–50 mph possible along I-80 and I-25, though no high wind warnings are in place yet. Another cold front will arrive late Wednesday night, bringing additional snow and colder temperatures for Thursday.
The NWS in Cheyenne forecasts a high near freezing on Thursday, with orographic lift producing snow in the mountains and little to no accumulation in the lower elevations. Another system is expected Friday night into Saturday, bringing potential high winds and more widespread snow chances.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Today: The day will start cloudy but will gradually become mostly sunny, with a high near 23. A north wind is expected at 5–10 mph.
- Tonight: Skies will be mostly clear, with a low around 4. Windchill values will range between minus 10 and zero, with a west wind at 5–10 mph.
- Wednesday: Expect sunny conditions, with a high near 34. Windchill values will be between minus 10 and zero, with a west wind around 15 mph.
- Wednesday night: There is a 30% chance of snow after 11 p.m. The night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Winds will be blustery, coming from the northwest at 15–20 mph and gusting at up to 30 mph.
- Thursday: Snow is likely, with a 50% chance mainly before 11 a.m. The skies will be mostly cloudy, gradually clearing to sunny, with a high near 27. Winds will be blustery from the north-northwest at 20–25 mph, with gusts of up to 40 mph.
- Thursday night: Skies will be mostly clear, with a low around 9.
- Friday: Sunny skies are expected, with a high near 35.
- Friday night: There will be a slight chance of snow after 11 p.m. The night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 22, and it will be blustery.
- Saturday: A chance of snow is forecast. The day will be partly sunny, with a high near 35, and breezy conditions are expected.
- Saturday night: There is a slight chance of snow before 11 p.m. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
- Sunday: Expect mostly sunny conditions, with a high near 29.
- Sunday night: The night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
- Monday: The day will be mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
