whiteout conditions

A chilly afternoon on Interstate 80 turned chaotic as 40 vehicles were caught in multiple crashes, prompting reminders for drivers to stay cautious in winter weather. Thankfully, only minor injuries were reported.

Cheyenne could see up to a foot of snow this evening through early Thursday morning, the National Weather Service in Cheyenne says.

Four to 10 inches of snow coupled with winds gusting as high as 55 mph could make for whiteout conditions in the Sierra Madres Wednesday through Thursday.

Interstate 80 in Wyoming is back open after a 26-hour closure due to winter conditions.

Many wind-prone locations in southeast Wyoming could see gusts in excess of 65 mph tonight through Sunday afternoon.

Two to five inches of snow coupled with winds gusting as high as 65 mph could make for whiteout conditions on the Interstate 80 Summit later today through Wednesday.