CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A winter weather advisory remains in effect for southeast Wyoming, including Cheyenne, until noon today, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne. Strong winds, snow showers and blowing snow are creating challenging conditions for travelers, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph.
Light to moderate snow showers are expected to continue through mid-morning, bringing up to an additional inch of accumulation in some areas.
These conditions, combined with widespread wind gusts between 40 and 50 mph, are reducing visibility and causing snow to drift across roads. The hazardous weather is impacting both Interstate 80 and Interstate 25 corridors, with travelers advised to slow down and use caution.
Snowfall is tapering off as the morning progresses, but the strong winds are expected to persist into the afternoon. Temperatures will remain below freezing today, with highs in the 20s and windchill values in the single digits to teens. Another round of snow showers will move into the area late Friday through early Sunday, and high winds are likely to return to wind-prone areas, further complicating travel conditions.
The upcoming weekend is expected to remain active, with colder temperatures and another chance of snow showers and strong winds. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph in areas like Arlington and Bordeaux starting Friday morning, prompting high wind watches for parts of southeast Wyoming.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Today: Snow showers are likely before 11 a.m., with a 50% chance of precipitation. Patchy blowing snow is expected before 8 a.m. Skies will gradually clear, becoming sunny, as temperatures fall to around 18 by 5 p.m. Winds will be strong, with a north wind of 30–35 mph decreasing to 20–25 mph in the afternoon. Gusts could reach up to 50 mph.
- Tonight: Skies will be mostly clear, with a low near 11. Windchill values will range between minus 5 and zero degrees. West-northwest winds will blow at around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Friday: Expect sunny skies with a high near 34. Windchill values will range between minus 5 and 5. West-northwest winds will increase to 15–20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph.
- Friday Night: A slight chance of snow showers after 11 p.m., with a 20% chance of precipitation. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Winds will increase, shifting to the west at 20–25 mph, then rising to 30–35 mph. Gusts may reach 50 mph.
- Saturday: Snow showers are possible, with a 30% chance of precipitation. Skies will be mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest winds will blow at 15–20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
- Saturday Night: Skies will be partly cloudy, with a low near 15.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Winds will be blustery.
- Sunday Night: Skies will be partly cloudy, with a low near 11.
- Monday: Expect mostly sunny skies, with a high near 28. Winds will be blustery.
- Monday Night: Skies will be mostly clear, with a low near 11.
- Tuesday: Sunny skies are expected, with a high near 35. Winds will be breezy.
- Tuesday Night: Skies will be mostly clear, with a low near 19.
- Wednesday: Sunny skies are forecast, with a high near 46.
