Special Weather Statement Issued For Cheyenne, Bitter Cold In SE Wyoming

Southeast Wyoming can expect another round of snow showers today and Tuesday, with single digit low temperatures.

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Cheyenne is under a Winter Weather Advisory, while Laramie is slightly outside of the advisory area. A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Cheyenne.

That's according to the Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service.

The agency posted the following on its website: ''A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of Laramie County including Cheyenne and the I-80 Summit from Monday to Tuesday. 2-4 inches of snow are possible with locally higher amounts near the I-80 Summit.''

Southeast Wyoming in general can expect another round of snow today into Tuesday:

The agency also posted a timeline for snow showers:

Cheyenne, Laramie Forecasts

Cheyenne Forecast

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
643 AM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

WYZ116>119-061445-
South Laramie Range-Central Laramie County-South Laramie Range
Foothills-East Laramie County-
643 AM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

...AN AREA OF SNOW WILL AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN LARAMIE COUNTY...

At 642 AM MST...An area of snow was affecting portions of
southwestern Laramie County. Periods of snow will persist through
800 AM MST.

HAZARD...Sudden bursts of moderate snow reducing visibility.

SOURCE...Radar and Webcams.

IMPACT...Hazardous travel conditions during the morning commute due
         to slick roads and low visibilities.

Locations impacted include...
Cheyenne, Burns, Happy Valley, Federal, Table Mountain Ranches,
Rocking Star Ranch, Silver Sage Estates, Laramie County Fairgrounds
at Archer, Hillsdale, Fox Farm-College, Cheyenne Regional Airport,
Winchester Hills, South Greeley Highway, Ranchettes, Warren AFB,
Frontier Park, Whitaker, North Cheyenne, South Cheyenne, and
Carpenter.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 1 and 40.
 Interstate 80 in Wyoming between mile markers 346 and 386.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time when traveling.

Today

A slight chance of snow before 11am, then snow likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight

Snow before 2am, then a chance of snow after 5am. Low around 11. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of snow before 8am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 24. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 1. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 16.
Thursday

A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
FridaySunny, with a high near 39.
Friday Night

A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy.
Saturday Night

A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Blustery.

Laramie Forecast