Two feet of snow possible in the SE Wyoming mountains today

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Winter storm warnings and advisories have been issued for higher elevations of southeastern Wyoming through today.

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Lighter snowfall is expected in Cheyenne and Laramie, with up to an inch of snow possible, according to Cheyenne office of National Weather Service.

The agency has posted the following on its website:A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the I-80 corridor near Arlington/Elk Mountain through 9 Thursday due to expected light to moderate snowfall and blowing snow. The winter storm warning remains in effect for the higher mountains until 17.00 Thursday.


Lighter snow is expected at lower elevations, including Cheyenne and Laramie:


Cheyenne, Laramie Weather Forecasts

Cheyenne weather forecast

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds can gust up to 35 mph.

Thursday evening

Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Friday evening

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of snow after Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

Saturday evening

Snow likely, mainly before 11:00 PM. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Fla.

Sunday evening

A slight chance of snow before Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Monday

A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny with a high temperature of nearly 32.

Monday evening

Chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

Tuesday

A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

Tuesday evening

Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Windy.

Laramie weather forecast

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of snow before noon. Cloudy through mid-morning, then gradually clearing, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds can gust up to 45 mph.

Thursday evening

Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday evening

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of snow after Partly sunny with a high near 42.

Saturday evening

50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Sunday

Chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Blas.

Sunday evening

Chance of snow, mainly before 23.00. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

Monday

Chance of snow, mainly after 11 a.m. Partly sunny with a high temperature of nearly 28.

Monday evening

Chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

Tuesday

A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.

Tuesday evening

Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Windy.

Safe winter driving in Wyoming

“Accidents increase during the winter months when driving conditions become more challenging. Staying safe on the roads in winter weather requires extra caution and cautious driving,” notes WYDOT.

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