Cheyenne, WY – A strong early-season storm is forecast to bring heavy mountain snow to southern Wyoming late Monday night into Tuesday, with as much as 8 inches possible in the Snowy Range.
According to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Snow levels are expected to fall to around 8,500 feet, bringing accumulating snow to higher elevations. Forecasts call for 4 to 8 inches of snow, with the heaviest totals in the Snowy Range west of Laramie.
The weather service cautions that reduced visibility is likely in falling snow, especially along WY Highway 130 over the Snowy Range Pass, where travel may be difficult. Drivers are urged to slow down, allow extra time, and check conditions before heading out.
Impacts are expected to be greatest in Albany County, including areas near Centennial and Elk Mountain. The advisory also notes that slick and snow-covered roads may affect mountain recreation areas and higher passes.
Travelers can check updated road conditions by dialing 511 or visiting wyoroad.info.
This early taste of winter weather comes as Wyoming transitions into fall, reminding residents that mountain snow can arrive quickly and with significant impact.
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