High Winds Prompt Road Closures On I-25 And I-80 In Wyoming

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has issued ''Extreme Blowover Risk" warnings for interstates 80 and 25 in southeast Wyoming.

Long stretches of both highways are also closed to light, high profile vehicles under 40000 GVW due to gusting winds.

That's according to the agency's 'Road And Travel" conditions website.

On Interstate 25 at last report, those restrictions were in place from the Colorado State Line to Glendo. On I-80 they were in effect between Cheyenne and Rock Springs.

The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for areas of southeast Wyoming

"A High Wind Warning has been issued for portions of southeast Wyoming through the day Thursday. Wind gusts up to 65 mph are possible. Eastern Laramie County remains under a Watch. Use caution if traveling with lightweight or high profile vehicles, including campers."

Cheyenne, Laramie Forecasts

Cheyenne Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 56. Windy, with a west northwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Windy, with a west northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 44. Windy, with a northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 46.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.

Veterans Day

Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

Laramie Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Windy, with a west northwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 38. Windy, with a west northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.