(Cheyenne, WY) – The National Weather Service office in Cheyenne is warning that heavy snowfall could impact travel throughout southeastern Wyoming this weekend.
Up to 20 inches of snow is possible in the Snowy Mountain Range and Sierra Madre Range. A full release from NWS Cheyenne can be found below;
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the following cities: Torrington, Wheatland, Bordeaux, and Guernsey until 8 AM Friday. Possible total accumulations from 2 to 4 inches. Those driving on I-25 may experience low visibilities to one quarter of a mile or less at times. A Winter Storms Warning has been issued until 5 PM Friday for the Sierra Madre and Snowy Mountain Ranges where 12-20 inches of snowfall are possible. 2-4 inches are possible at lower elevations and in surrounding areas of SE Wyoming. These headlines may expand as the event continues. Travel conditions could become hazardous, with snow-covered, slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow may significantly reduce visibilities, making travel difficult at times. Those traveling into the mountains with snowmobiles this weekend should consider having a GPS in case you become disorientated in the mountain snow. For the latest forecasts and headlines, be sure to check out weather.gov/cys
