Cheyenne, WY – A late-season snow event is expected to impact parts of Wyoming and western Nebraska beginning Sunday night and continuing through Monday, bringing the potential for accumulating snow, freezing temperatures, and travel concerns.
According to the National Weather Service office in Cheyenne, much colder air will move into the region Sunday night, causing rain showers to transition into snow through Monday morning and continuing into Monday afternoon or evening.
Forecasters said accumulating snowfall is becoming increasingly likely above 5,000 feet in elevation, especially across portions of southeast Wyoming. Areas including Arlington, Douglas, Laramie, Rawlins, Wheatland, and Lusk are among the locations with some of the highest probabilities for receiving at least 2 inches of snow.
The weather service also warned that heavy, wet snow could damage trees and power lines in some communities due to the weight of the snow accumulation.
Following the snowfall, widespread freezing temperatures are expected Monday night into Tuesday morning. Meteorologists said parts of Wyoming could see temperatures drop into the low to mid-20s, raising concerns for sensitive vegetation and outdoor plants.
Travelers across Interstate 80 and Interstate 25 corridors could encounter slick roads and rapidly changing conditions during the storm, particularly overnight Sunday into Monday morning.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts and prepare for colder-than-normal conditions heading into the start of the workweek.
