Cheyenne, Wyoming – A Winter Storm Watch calls for up to 18 inches of snow and 60 mph winds in southeast Wyoming’s Sierra Madre and Snowy ranges beginning late Monday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, heavy snow is possible from late Monday night through late Wednesday night, with total accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. Wind gusts could reach as high as 60 mph, creating areas of blowing snow and sharply reduced visibility.
The watch includes the Sierra Madre Range and Snowy Range, including areas near Centennial and Albany. Travel along Interstate 80 west of Cheyenne and sections of Interstate 25 and U.S. Highway 287 near Laramie could become hazardous if conditions deteriorate.
Forecasters warn that poor visibility is expected in falling and blowing snow. Outdoor recreation could become life-threatening for anyone unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may become disoriented in whiteout conditions, and frostbite or hypothermia could develop quickly in strong winds and cold temperatures.
Travelers planning overnight or early morning trips Monday through Wednesday should monitor road conditions closely, especially across higher elevations and mountain passes.
The National Weather Service advises residents and visitors to monitor the latest forecasts for updates as the storm system develops.
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