CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne and surrounding areas should prepare for high winds today, with a chance of rain and snow showers starting this weekend.
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a high wind warning in effect until 5 p.m. today.
Also today, expect sunny skies with a high near 57, but be prepared for strong winds blowing from the west at 30–35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
Tonight, the wind will continue to be a factor, with mostly clear skies and a low around 28. Winds will blow from the west-northwest at 20–25 mph, decreasing to 15–20 mph after midnight, with gusts potentially reaching 35 mph.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is reporting that several roads are closed to high-profile vehicles that would be prone to being blown over. Interstate 80 from Rawlins to Laramie poses an extreme blowover risk with today’s winds. Roads around Cheyenne are dry with strong winds, WYDOT says.
Looking ahead, a cold front is expected to move through the area Thursday, bringing cooler temperatures and decreasing winds. However, this weekend will bring a chance of rain and snow, with temperatures dropping into the teens and 20s early next week.
Detailed Forecast
- Today: Sunny, with a high near 57. Windy, with a west wind at 30–35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a west northwest wind at 20–25 mph decreasing to 15–20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind at 10–15 mph shifting to the south-southeast in the afternoon.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southeast wind around 5 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.
- Friday: Showers likely after 5 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. South-southwest wind at 5–10 mph increasing to 10–15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Friday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 9 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Saturday: A 20% chance of snow showers before 11 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy.
- Saturday Night: A chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
- Sunday: A slight chance of snow showers before 11 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
- Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
- Monday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
- Monday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
- Tuesday: A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
More on the weather is available from the NWS in Cheyenne.
NOTE: AI tools assisted in the publication of this report.
