Blow Over

Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Cheyenne and Interstate 25 between the Colorado state line and Cheyenne are closed to light, high-profile vehicles due to gusting winds.

Please be careful while driving in winter conditions.

The Riverton office of the National Weather Service says the high wind warnings for central to east Wyoming will remain in effect until 6 p.m.

While it's not uncommon for those traveling in Wyoming to see wind-related closures and advisories, the highway patrol says drivers shouldn't blow them off.

That portion of Interstate 25 was closed to light, high-profile vehicles Saturday afternoon due to the extreme blow over risk.

In a matter of seconds, high winds cause the truck driver to lose control of the rig, which jackknifes before sliding into the median.

Department spokeswoman Aimee Inama said the agency was still working on compiling accident reports.

Many highways in Wyoming are closed because of winter conditions and some are closed specifically for high-profile vehicles because of the extreme risk of being blown over.