CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne residents can expect a mild Tuesday before strong winds arrive Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne.
Tuesday’s high is forecast near 54 degrees under partly sunny skies. Winds will come from the south-southwest at 10–15 mph. Tonight, temperatures will drop to around 31 degrees with partly cloudy skies and southwest winds at 5–10 mph.
A high wind watch is in effect Wednesday morning through evening for central Laramie County, including Cheyenne. Forecasters predict west winds of 30–40 mph, with gusts of up to 65 mph possible. The strongest winds are expected along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland.
The NWS in Cheyenne warns that strong crosswinds could make travel hazardous for light or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor-trailers.
Looking ahead, temperatures will remain mild through the end of the week before colder weather and a chance of snow return for the weekend.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Today: Skies will be partly sunny, with a high near 54. Winds will come from the south-southwest at 10–15 mph.
- Tonight: Conditions will be partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Winds will blow from the southwest at 5–10 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny skies are expected, with a high near 57. Winds will come from the west at 10–20 mph, increasing to 25–35 mph. Gusts could reach as high as 50 mph.
- Wednesday night: Skies will remain mostly clear, with a low around 28. Winds will be breezy from the west at 15–20 mph, with gusts of up to 35 mph.
- Thursday: There is a 20% chance of snow showers. Skies will be mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Winds will come from the west at 10–15 mph before shifting to the south-southeast in the afternoon.
- Thursday night: A 20% chance of snow showers is expected before 11 p.m. Skies will be partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
- Friday: Snow showers are possible between 11 a.m. and noon, followed by a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Skies will be mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Winds will be breezy, accompanied by a 30% chance of precipitation.
- Friday night: A chance of snow showers is possible under partly cloudy skies. The low will be around 21, with blustery conditions.
- Saturday: There is a chance of snow showers, mainly before 11 a.m. Skies will be mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Winds will be breezy.
- Saturday night: A slight chance of snow showers is expected under partly cloudy skies. The low will be around 12.
- Sunday: Skies will be sunny, with a high near 31.
- Sunday night: A slight chance of snow showers is expected under partly cloudy skies. The low will be around 10.
- Monday: A chance of snow showers is expected under partly sunny skies. The high will be near 24.