Cheyenne, Wyoming – Drivers across parts of southeast Wyoming could face dangerous travel early Sunday as powerful winds combine with snowfall and rapidly dropping temperatures.
According to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect across several mountain and plains locations early Sunday. In the Snowy Range near Albany and Centennial, snowfall totals between 4 and 8 inches are expected through noon, while extreme wind gusts up to 75 mph could produce intense blowing snow and sharply reduced visibility.
Along Interstate 80 near Arlington and Elk Mountain, lighter snowfall totals of 1 to 4 inches are expected, but wind gusts near 75 mph may push snow across the highway and create sudden visibility drops for drivers. Officials warn these crosswinds could make travel especially hazardous for high-profile vehicles.
Farther north across the North Laramie Range, snowfall between 3 and 8 inches with wind gusts approaching 70 mph could make outdoor recreation dangerous for hikers and snowmobilers caught in rapidly changing conditions.
Across the plains in Converse and Niobrara counties, brief bursts of snow combined with wind gusts up to 60 mph may produce blowing snow through the early morning hours near Douglas and Lusk.
Meanwhile, in nearby Dawes County, Nebraska, additional snowfall of 1 to 3 inches — locally up to 5 inches near the Pine Ridge — is expected through Sunday evening with wind gusts approaching 50 mph creating slick road conditions around Chadron.
Officials urge drivers to slow down and prepare for rapidly changing visibility on highways and rural roads. Travelers can check current road conditions by dialing 511 in Wyoming or Nebraska.
