Southeast Wyoming Braces For Blast Of Winter Weather This Weekend

Southeast Wyoming Braces For Blast Of Winter Weather This Weekend

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According to the Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service, most of southeast Wyoming faces either a Winter Storm Warning or a Winter Weather Advisory this weekend.

Cheyenne and Laramie could see up to six inches of snow each, with up to 20 inches possible at higher elevations. Blowing snow and poor travel conditions may be seen in many areas as well.

The agency posted the following on its website:

As we await the official word from Punxsutawney Phil, we know there will still at least be winter weather across our area this weekend, especially west of I-25. Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for the Snowy, Sierra Madres, and South Laramie Range beginning later today continuing through Saturday as period of moderate to heavy snowfall are expected before the snowfall begins to dissipate after midday Sunday. Additionally, adjacent areas are under a Winter Weather Advisory as 2 to 6 inches of snowfall is possible including near Cheyenne. East of I-25 into the Nebraska Panhandle, rain showers are expected Saturday with fog developing early in the morning. Light snowfall accumulations will be possible Saturday night. Use caution if traveling this weekend and stay up to date with the latest forecast.

Cheyenne and Laramie Forecasts

Cheyenne Forecast:

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 37. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West northwest wind around 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy.
Laramie Forecast:
Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Snow. High near 32. North wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy.

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