Cheyenne, WY – Christmas Eve in southeast Wyoming is feeling more like spring than winter, with temperatures expected to soar into the 50s, 60s, and even near 70 degrees today, raising the potential for multiple record-breaking highs across the region.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne, record warmth is forecast for several cities including Cheyenne, Laramie, Rawlins, Scottsbluff, Alliance, Sidney, and Chadron. Normal high temperatures for Christmas Eve typically sit in the 30s to low 40s, but today’s highs are projected to run 30 to 40 degrees above average.
NWS officials say today’s temperatures may challenge records that have stood since the 1950s. Cheyenne’s Christmas Eve record high is 60 degrees, set in 1955, while Scottsbluff’s record sits at 65 degrees from the same year. Alliance and Sidney both hold record highs near 60 degrees, also dating back several decades.
Low temperatures are also expected to remain well above normal overnight, reducing the likelihood of snow or ice accumulation across much of the area.
While the warm weather may make holiday travel easier, officials remind residents that rapid temperature changes are typical this time of year. Fire danger may increase in wind-prone areas due to dry conditions, and hikers or outdoor travelers should remain aware of changing weather conditions.
Looking Ahead
Forecasters say this unusual warmth highlights the variability of winter weather in the High Plains. Cooler temperatures are expected to return later this week, though conditions remain milder than average heading into the holiday weekend.
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