SE Wyoming Mountains Could Get Foot Of Snow, 40 MPH Winds

The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service says southeast Wyoming could get its first blast of winter weather this week, including potentially heavy snow at higher elevations.

The agency posted the following on its website:

''Nice weather will continue Tuesday across southeast Wyoming and Nebraska Panhandle, before a strong cold front moves into the area from the west. This front will bring widespread precipitation and colder temperatures as it moves through. Snow expected to begin in the mountains Wednesday afternoon, with isolated strong thunderstorms ahead of the front. Accumulating moderate to possibly heavy snow is possible Wednesday night through Thursday night along and west of Interstate 25. Hunters, campers and hikers in our western mountains will experience winter weather conditions, so plan accordingly. Stay tuned!'

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A winter storm watch has been posted for some areas:

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for our mountain zones including the Sierra Madre, Snowy, and North Laramie Ranges. Snow accumulation of 12 or more inches are possible between Wednesday and early Friday morning. Be sure to check back for updates on this storm system!

Here is the forecasst for Cheyenne:

Today

Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

Wednesday

A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday

Rain. High near 44. Windy, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Rain likely before 9pm, then rain and snow likely between 9pm and 3am, then a chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday

A slight chance of snow, mixing with rain after 11am, then gradually ending. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Blustery.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 51.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 60.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 62.

Here is the Laramie forecast:

Today

Increasing clouds, with a high near 71. West wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday Night

Rain showers likely before 3am, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Windy, with a northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 27. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

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