Southeast Wyoming Braces for Arctic Cold Front and Snow
Residents in southeast Wyoming are preparing for frigid temperatures and significant snowfall as an arctic cold front sweeps through the region starting Monday, KGAB AM 650 reports.
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service has issued advisories predicting windchills of -15°F or colder, accompanied by snow showers throughout the week.
The National Weather Service warns that for many parts of the region, Monday may be the last day temperatures rise above freezing until Thursday. Overnight lows are expected to be particularly harsh, with subzero temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills.
Cheyenne Weather Forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly clear skies with a low around 13°F. Calm winds.
- Monday: Increasing clouds and a 40% chance of snow after 11 a.m. High near 26°F with north winds of 5 to 15 mph.
- Monday Night: Snow likely before 11 p.m., with a low around 2°F and wind chill values between -5°F and -10°F.
- Tuesday: Snow expected with a high near 16°F. Wind chill values between -10°F and 0°F.
- Tuesday Night: Snow showers and a low around 0°F.
- Wednesday: Snow showers likely, high near 11°F.
Laramie Weather Forecast:
- Tonight: Clear skies with a low around 12°F and west winds of 5 to 15 mph.
- Monday: Increasing clouds and a 30% chance of snow after 11 a.m. High near 22°F.
- Monday Night: Snow likely before 11 p.m., with a low near 0°F and wind chill values between -10°F and -15°F.
- Tuesday: Snow expected with a high near 14°F and wind chill values between -5°F and -15°F.
- Tuesday Night: Snow showers with a low near -1°F.
- Wednesday: Snow showers likely, with a high near 7°F.
Residents are encouraged to take precautions against the extreme cold by dressing in layers, avoiding extended time outdoors, and keeping emergency supplies in vehicles. The forecast suggests improving temperatures by late Thursday, though intermittent snow chances remain into the weekend.
