CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A high wind warning will take effect at 5 p.m. Friday as strong west winds sweep through central Laramie County. Winds of 30–40 mph, with gusts reaching 60 mph, are expected to persist until 7 a.m. Saturday.
The strongest winds will likely impact wind-prone areas, including the southern Laramie Range and Cheyenne Ridge. The National Weather Service in Cheyenne warns that strong crosswinds will be hazardous to lightweight or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor-trailers.
A strong cold front will push through Friday evening, dropping temperatures and bringing snow to the Snowy and Sierra Madre ranges. Light to moderate snowfall is possible in the adjacent valleys, with heavier accumulation confined to higher elevations. The storm could produce quick bursts of snow and gusty winds, reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions.
Temperatures will drop Saturday behind the cold front, with highs staying in the 30s and overnight lows falling into the teens. Winds will diminish but remain breezy. Another system early next week could bring more snowfall and reinforce cold air across the region.
Drivers, especially those in high-profile vehicles, should use caution and be prepared for strong winds and sudden weather changes.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Today: There is a 30% chance of showers, mainly after 5 p.m. Skies will be sunny, with a high near 57. It will be windy, with a west-southwest wind of 20–30 mph and gusts reaching up to 45 mph.
- Tonight: Rain showers are possible before 8 p.m., transitioning to a mix of rain and snow showers until 9 p.m. before shifting to snow showers after 9. Skies will be partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Winds will blow from the west-northwest at 20–25 mph, increasing to 30–35 mph after midnight, with gusts as high as 50 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Saturday: There is a 30% chance of snow showers, mainly after 4 p.m. Skies will be sunny, with a high near 39. It will be breezy, with a northwest wind at 15–20 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
- Saturday Night: Snow showers are likely, with a 50% chance of precipitation. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Winds will blow from the south-southeast at 5–10 mph, shifting to the west-southwest after midnight.
- Sunday: Skies will be sunny, with a high near 34. Winds will blow from the northwest at 10–15 mph.
- Sunday Night: Skies will be partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
- Monday: There is a 40% chance of snow showers after 11 a.m. Skies will be partly sunny, with a high near 26.
- Monday Night: Snow showers are likely. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a low around minus 2.
- Tuesday: A chance of snow showers will persist. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
- Tuesday Night: There is a chance of snow showers. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a low around minus 1.
- Wednesday: A chance of snow showers will continue. Skies will be partly sunny, with a high near 15.
- Wednesday Night: Skies will be partly cloudy, with a low around 1.
- Thursday: Skies will be mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
