Today Is The Typical First Freeze Date In Cheyenne, But Not This Year
While Laramie has already had its first fall freeze, today (Sept. 30) is Cheyenne's typical first-freeze date.
But it looks like that won't be the case in 2026.
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service recently posted the following on its website:
Wondering how long the growing season typically lasts in your area? Here's a look at some statistics! Both Cheyenne and Scottsbluff have an average first freeze date of September 30th, but this can vary from as early as the first week of September, to as late as the last week in October!
Laramie typically freezes a bit earlier, with an average date of September 13th. However, the Laramie airport dropped to 31F on Monday, 9/21/26, so the official first freeze this season has already passed.
Looking ahead, a warm airmass will keep temperatures above freezing for several more days to come. However, we are watching the potential for a cold front around October 3-5. Currently, areas west of I-25 have a 50 to 80% chance of freezing behind that front, while those to the east have a 20 to 50% chance of a freeze.
Want to see more stats? Visit out webpage for more locations and more details! - https://www.weather.gov/cys/fallfreezestats
Cheyenne, Laramie Forecasts
Cheyenne Forecast
This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy.
Laramie Forecast
This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76. South wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Wyoming's Vintage Rail Restorations
Out in a corner of southeast Wyoming, working from old nuclear missile silos, old trains and train cars are being restored.
Vintage Rail Restorations is a specialized firm dedicated to the restoration and preservation of historic railroad equipment, including passenger cars, cabooses, and vintage locomotives.
Visit their Facebook page at this link to see more.
Gallery Credit: Glenn Woods
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