Multiple crashes on I-80 between Sinclair and Laramie;

As of about 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the Wyoming Highway Patrol reported multiple crashes had forced a rolling closure on Interstate 80 between Sinclair and Laramie.

That's according to a post on the patrol's Facebook page.

Helicopter Deployed To Evacuate Crash Victims

The patrol says one large crash at mile marker 259 eastbound involved 20 vehicles, with a helicopter deployed to evacuate two people.

Other I-80 crashes have been reported between mile markers 264-269. According to the post, crews are working to clear the roads and assess the safety of bridges.

The post goes on to say crews are working hard to clear the roads and make sure bridges are safe.

The post goes on to say: Roads have been very slick today, and while the ice is melting the roads are still seeing plenty of slick spots with strong winds, blowing snow and slush. Currently, opening of the interstate is expected between 5 and 7 this evening

The patrol says it's important to take extra precautions on slick roads, and to, please "give more space to the vehicles in front of you, allowing a greater distance for following and more time to stop when needed."

Motorists could face more challenges on Wyoming Highways on Thursday, with wind speeds predicted to top out over 90 miles an hour and possibly even hit 100 mph in some areas.

You can access the latest Wyoming Road and Travel report from WYDOT here.

The Tate Geological Museum Casper Wyoming

The Tate Geological Museum was founded in 1980 through a gift from Marion and Inez Tate. It was originally designated as the Tate Earth Science Center and Mineralogical Museum. Because ‘geological’ encompasses earth science, mineralogy, and paleontology, the name was changed to the Tate Geological Museum in 2001.

Located on the Casper College campus, the museum is a great resource for the community. Many local schools and groups come to the museum to add to their student's learning experience.

Tate houses a collection of over 6000 fossil and mineral specimens.

Gallery Credit: Glenn Woods