Much Of Southeast Wyoming Facing Winter Storm Watch

The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service says much of southeast Wyoming, including Cheyenne, has been placed under a Winter Storm Watch starting on Wednesday.

Laramie at last report was slightly outside of the watch area, but a weather service map says Laramie could experience accumulating snow and may be placed under a watch at some point.

Winter Storm Potential

The agency posted the following on its Facebook page:

Winter Storm Watches posted from Wednesday morning through Friday morning for parts of southeast Wyoming. Winter Headlines may be expanded to cover more areas in near future updates. Stay tuned!

Here is the precipitation timeline for southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle:

The weather service posted the following regional forecast:

Here's a look at the five day forecast across southeast Wyoming and Nebraska Panhandle. A nice day Tuesday, before a cold front approaches from the west Wednesday morning. Looking at widespread snow developing west of the Laramie Range Wednesday afternoon as the front pushes through the area. Initially rain will be common east Wednesday, before turning over to snow Wednesday evening. Heaviest snow looks to occur Wednesday evening through Thursday evening. Breezy northeast winds gusting to 30-35 mph could create areas of blowing snow and poor visibility, that will add to impacts during this time. Winter Storm Watches are in effect for Wednesday and Thursday for portions of southeast Wyoming. Snow expected to end Friday morning from north to south. Dry weather and breezy Saturday. Stay tuned!

Here Is The Forecast For Cheyenne and Laramie

Cheyenne Forecast: