CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Travelers heading out for Thanksgiving in Cheyenne and the surrounding areas may face slick roads this morning as lingering snow showers continue. According to the National Weather Service, light to moderate snow has been reported along Interstate 80 near the Summit and in parts of Laramie County. Snowfall is expected to diminish by this afternoon.
Accumulating snow of 1 to 2 inches could create hazardous driving conditions early Thursday, especially in the Laramie Valley and other wind-prone areas. While road crews are working to clear routes, drivers should remain cautious and allow extra time for travel.
The combination of cold temperatures, dipping into the teens overnight, and snow-covered roads will keep conditions slick into the morning. The Wyoming Department of Transportation recommends checking road conditions before departing.
By late Thursday, breezy winds are expected to develop, with gusts potentially reaching 50 mph in areas like Arlington, Elk Mountain, and the I-80 Summit. While not expected to reach high-wind warning thresholds, gusts could reduce visibility in open areas, especially where blowing snow persists
As snow showers taper off and winds subside, travel conditions should improve by Thursday afternoon. Holiday travelers can expect dry roads and clearer skies heading into the evening. Temperatures will remain cold, with highs in the 30s and lows dipping into the single digits in sheltered valleys.
For those staying local or driving across southeastern Wyoming, Friday through Tuesday looks mostly dry, with breezy but mild conditions. Travelers venturing to higher elevations or wind-prone areas should continue to monitor forecasts for updates on road conditions.
Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne
- Today: Snow is likely, with a 40 percent chance mainly before 11 a.m. Skies will remain cloudy through mid-morning, followed by gradual clearing. The high temperature will be near 35. Expect breezy conditions, with a north wind of 15 to 20 mph and gusts up to 30 mph.
- Tonight: Skies will be mostly clear, with a low around 15. Winds will shift to the west-southwest in the evening, at 5 to 10 mph.
- Thanksgiving Day: Sunny skies are expected, with a high near 36. Winds will come from the northwest at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Thursday Night: The night will be mostly clear, with a low around 14. Winds will be light, coming from the west-southwest at around 5 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny conditions are forecast, with a high near 42. West winds will range from 5 to 15 mph.
- Friday Night: Skies will remain mostly clear, with a low around 20.
- Saturday: Expect mostly sunny skies, with a high near 40.
- Saturday Night: The night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
- Sunday: Sunny skies will dominate, with a high near 45.
- Sunday Night: Skies will be mostly clear, with a low around 20.
- Monday: The day will be sunny, with a high near 47.
- Monday Night: Expect mostly clear skies, with a low around 22.
- Tuesday: Sunny skies are forecast, with a high near 51.