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Wyoming Snow Alert Oct. 14-15: I-80 Travel Could Turn Hazardous
Cheyenne, WY – Drivers across southeast Wyoming could encounter hazardous travel conditions Wednesday night, October 14, into Thursday morning, October 15, as a developing weather system brings rain,
By Mara Ellison · 2026-10-14T00:19:09.368Z
Cheyenne, WY – Drivers across southeast Wyoming could encounter hazardous travel conditions Wednesday night, October 14, into Thursday morning, October 15, as a developing weather system brings rain, a wintry mix and accumulating snow to portions of the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, widespread precipitation is expected Wednesday and Thursday across southeast Wyoming and western Nebraska, with rain transitioning to snow Wednesday evening in areas along and west of the Laramie Range.
I 80 Corridor Faces Snowfall Concerns
The greatest travel concerns are near Arlington and the Interstate 80 Summit, where accumulating snow could make driving hazardous Wednesday night through Thursday morning.
Locations above 7,000 feet have the highest likelihood of snowfall and accumulation.
NWS probability forecasts show a 50% chance of at least 1 inch of snow in Laramie, 47% near Garrett and 33% around Saratoga.
Arlington has a 42% probability of receiving at least 1 inch, along with a 29% chance of reaching 4 inches or more.
I 25 Snowfall Remains Uncertain
Conditions along Interstate 25 are less certain, particularly near Cheyenne, Wheatland and surrounding communities.
Cheyenne currently has a 7% probability of receiving at least 1 inch of snow, while Laramie has a 12% probability of reaching 4 inches.
Rain is expected across much of the region Wednesday before transitioning to wintry precipitation during the evening.
Snow could spread toward the I 25 corridor late Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Drivers Urged to Prepare
The National Weather Service recommends considering travel adjustments and carrying emergency supplies, particularly for motorists crossing higher elevations.
Precipitation should continue Thursday morning before gradually tapering during the afternoon.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts and road conditions as snowfall amounts and the rain to snow transition remain uncertain.