CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Southeast Wyoming is bracing for a challenging winter weather pattern Thursday, with gusty winds and potential snowfall creating hazardous conditions for residents. Areas along the Interstate 25 and I-80 corridors should prepare for significant disruptions.
Light snow will continue through early Thursday morning, primarily affecting higher terrain and Niobrara County. The most significant threat comes from another high-wind event expected Thursday afternoon through Friday, with high wind warnings in effect across wind-prone regions.
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne warns of widespread snow showers expected this weekend. Temperatures will remain low, with highs struggling to reach the mid-teens to mid-20s. Low temperatures will drop into single digits, with some areas west of the Laramie Range experiencing below-zero readings.
Weekend snow appears most likely along the Front Range, with a 60%–80% probability of precipitation. Snow will be most intense Saturday and Saturday night, tapering to flurries by early Sunday morning. The cold front will generate moist easterly upslope flow, potentially enhancing snowfall rates.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Today: The day will be sunny with a high temperature near 25. Windchill values will range between minus 5 and 5. Windy northwest winds will blow at 20–30 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 40 mph.
- Tonight: Skies will be partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to near 17 by 8 p.m. before rising to around 25 later in the night. West winds will remain windy, starting at 15–20 mph and increasing to 25–30 mph after midnight. Wind gusts could reach as high as 45 mph.
- Friday: There will be a 30% chance of snow after 11 a.m. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 37. Breezy west winds will blow at 20–25 mph, decreasing to 15–20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts could reach 40 mph.
- Friday Night: Snow is likely, with cloudy conditions and a low around 11. A north wind around 10 mph will persist. The precipitation chance is 70%, with potential snow accumulation of 1–2 inches.
- Saturday: Snow remains likely, with cloudy skies and a high near 15. A north wind around 10 mph will blow. The precipitation chance sits at 70%.
- Saturday Night: A 30% chance of snow exists, primarily before 11 p.m. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to a low around 2.
- Sunday: The day will be mostly sunny with a high near 25.
- Sunday Night: Skies will be mostly clear, with temperatures falling to around 8 degrees.
- Monday: Sunshine will prevail, with temperatures reaching a high near 38 degrees.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear conditions will persist, with a low around 16.
- Tuesday: A slight chance of flurries exists. The day will be sunny with a high near 39.
- Tuesday Night: Skies will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 16.
- Wednesday: Sunshine will dominate, with temperatures reaching a high near 39.