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Tropical-storm force winds to hit two major roads in Wyoming

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November 29, 2024

Tropical-storm force winds to hit two major roads in Wyoming

Strong winds will hit part of the Cheyenne, Wyoming, forecast region Friday night and potentially impact traffic with tropical storm-force gusts.

The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Cheyenne issued a high wind watch on Thursday afternoon for the north Snowy Range foothills, including the cities of Arlington and Elk Mountain, and the central Laramie Range, southwest Platte County, and south Laramie Range, including the cities of Bordeaux, Vedauwoo, Pumpkin Vine and Buford.

Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland and Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Laramie could be affected.

Impacts from the wind will be “mainly to transportation,” the alert said.

“Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers,” the alert said.

A stock image of a truck driving on a highway. High winds could make travel difficult in Wyoming on Friday.

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West winds between 25 and 35 mph are expected, with gusts up to 60 mph, equivalent to a tropical storm.

Tropical storm winds occur between 39 mph and 73 mph. Winds stronger than that are classified as a hurricane using the Saffir-Simpson wind scale. Although the winds in Wyoming are not related to a tropical storm in any manner, their speed could resemble a tropical storm.

It’s uncertain if the watch will be upgraded to a warning, as it’s still possible the wind gusts won’t reach the 60 mph threshold for the upgrade. NWS meteorologist Michael Charnick told Newsweek that the incoming winds are weaker than Wyoming can sometimes see, when winds as strong as 90 mph hit the I-80 corridor.

“You definitely can see trucks get blown over, or lightweight trailers,” NWS meteorologist Rob Cox previously told Newsweek. “They completely blow over.”

On Thursday morning, the NWS office in Cheyenne said the winds would prevail through Saturday.

“Breezy to windy conditions will prevail, especially for the wind prone locations, through Saturday,” the office posted. “Expect a slow warming trend through Monday. Skies will be sunny today, Sunday and Monday, and partly cloudy for the Friday and Saturday. It will remain dry.”

Wind-prone areas in Wyoming can see strong gusts of wind up to 90 days out of the year.

“It is pretty common here in Wyoming, we probably see wind across these areas three to four months out of the year,” Cox said. “It’ll happen on a consistent basis from October to March.”

The best chance for strong winds will occur on Saturday morning, Charnick said. Some snow is present in the impacted areas, and winds could cause blowing snow.

Charnick suggested motorists should be aware of road closures, as sometimes I-80 and I-25 are closed due to high winds.

As of Thursday night, according to animated weather footage from windy.com, the strongest gusts in Wyoming were near Wheatland at around 35 mph.

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From Douglas to Jackson, Week 4 Is Loaded for Wyoming Boys’ Swim & Dive

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January 6, 2026

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From Douglas to Jackson, Week 4 Is Loaded for Wyoming Boys’ Swim & Dive

It is Week 4 in the 2026 Wyoming High School boys’ swimming and diving season. It features several medium-sized competitions. After a dual in Douglas on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday are packed with meets. Jackson hosts its two-day invitational with four teams heading to Teton County. There are three-team events in Casper, Gillette, and Sheridan on Friday, plus two five-team meets at Cody and Rock Springs.

WYOPREPS BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING WEEK 4 SCHEDULE 2026

Saturday also has swim invites at Evanston, Powell, and Sheridan. The schedule for Week 4 of the prep boys’ swimming and diving season in the Cowboy State is below. The schedule is subject to change.

RAWLINS AT DOUGLAS – dual

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CASPER TRI at NCHS – Cheyenne East, Kelly Walsh, Natrona County.

CODY INVITE – Cody, Newcastle, Powell, Riverton, Worland.

GILLETTE TRI – Campbell County, Cheyenne Central, Thunder Basin.

JACKSON INVITE – Jackson, Kemmerer, Lander, Laramie, Sublette County.

ROCK SPRINGS INVITE – Evanston, Lyman, Green River, Rawlins, Rock Springs.

SHERIDAN PRE-INVITE – Buffalo, Douglas, Sheridan.

CHEYENNE CENTRAL AT CAMPBELL COUNTY – dual

EVANSTON INVITE at Davis MS – Evanston, Green River, Lyman, Rock Springs.

GENE DOZAH INVITATIONAL at Powell – Buffalo, Cody, Newcastle, Powell, Riverton, Worland.

JACKSON INVITE – Jackson, Kemmerer, Lander, Laramie, Sublette County.

SHERIDAN INVITE – Douglas, Kelly Walsh, Natrona County, Sheridan, Thunder Basin.

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Wyoming motorcyclist dies in Laramie County wreck

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January 6, 2026

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Wyoming motorcyclist dies in Laramie County wreck

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Wyoming man died Dec. 22 in a motorcycle-versus-truck collision in Laramie County.

According to a recently released incident report from the Wyoming Highway Patrol, 24-year-old Wyoming man Kyle Pandullo was headed west on a motorcycle as a van approached from the opposite direction. The WHP reports that the van attempted to turn left into a business entrance, forcing Pandullo to brake in an effort to avoid a crash. His bike tipped over onto its side, sliding into the van.

The WHP lists driver inattention as a possible contributing factor in the wreck.

This story contains preliminary information as provided by the Wyoming Highway Patrol. The agency advises that information may be subject to change.

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Documentary ‘399 Forever’ to make its Wyoming debut at The Center on Jan. 6

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January 5, 2026

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Documentary ‘399 Forever’ to make its Wyoming debut at The Center on Jan. 6

JACKSON, Wyo. — Everyone’s favorite grizzly will grace the big screen this month.

Documentary 399 Forever will make its Wyoming premiere at The Center on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $13.

The film follows passionate wildlife guides and photographers who dedicated their lives to tracking, teaching, and protecting Grizzly 399, the world’s most famous bear. As they capture her story, they also confront the growing impact of social media on wildlife, work to educate the public, and fight for practical solutions like bear-proof trash cans to keep both bears and people safe.

With mounting pressure to remove grizzlies from the endangered species list, the film explores the heart of a complex and emotional debate: What does it really mean to protect a wild animal?