Up to 8 inches of snow expected on I-80 in Wyoming; 10 inches possible in the Snowy Range By Brendan LaChance on April 19, 2021
I-80 Summit (WYDOT)
CASPER, Wyo. I-80 is expected to see strong winds and snow impact travel Monday and into Tuesday morning.
5-8 inches are expected along I-80 between Cheyenne and Laramie until 3 am Tuesday and wind gusts could reach as high as 40 mph and create areas of drifting snow, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne.
“Travel could be very difficult with snow covered roads,” the NWS in Cheyenne says. “Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening commute along Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Laramie.”
Winter Weather Advisory For Cheyenne and Laramie Monday
Winter Weather Advisory for much of eastern Wyoming, including the cities of Cheyenne and Laramie, in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening. Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the I-80 Summit area between Cheyenne and Laramie.
Three to six inches of snow are possible Monday, with higher amounts in the mountains. Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute, The National Weather said.
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Dry thunderstorms may add to fire risk in areas of Wyoming Monday By Brendan LaChance on April 5, 2021
Sunset in Cheyenne after thunderstorms Friday, June 26, 2020 (National Weather Service Cheyenne, Twitter)
CASPER, Wyo. A chance of dry thunderstorms could add to the risk of fire in east central, south central and southeast Wyoming on Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne.
Dry thunderstorms would add to the “near-critical” fire weather conditions with Monday expected to be warm and dry in the area.
“Chances for dry thunderstorms will add to the threat as a front drops into the region,” the NWS in Cheyenne said. “Increasing chances for precipitation tonight as the atmospheric layer moistens, turning to light snow for most areas west of the Laramie Range before sunrise tomorrow morning.”