winter storm watch

Travel may become difficult or dangerous across portions of the area Monday through early Tuesday.

While snow in many areas is expected to be light, higher amounts are expected in mountain areas as well as in the Lusk area and parts of the Nebraska panhandle.

The service says a minimum of 15-20 inches of snow could fall in mountain areas of southeast Wyoming.

The cities of Cheyenne, Laramie, and Torrington are included in the winter storm watch.

Rain, snow, and fog will cause travel hazards through Monday.

​A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the Snowy Range and the Southern Laramie Range Wednesday through Thursday morning.

The forecast may use the term “light” snow, but that can be deceptive. Some days it is just as silly to deal with as the heavy stuff.

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Winter Storm Watch for most of south and east central Wyoming beginning early Saturday morning.

The winter storm warnings in the western part of the state will remain in effect until Saturday night.

Hikers and campers should prepare for sharply colder weather along with potentially significant snow accumulations on hiking trails.