High winds to batter southeast Wyoming, travel impacts likely this weekend

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Residents and travelers in southeast Wyoming should prepare for another round of high winds this weekend, with gusts potentially exceeding 60 mph, creating hazardous conditions for light and high-profile vehicles.

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a high wind watch for much of southeast Wyoming, including Cheyenne, Torrington, Wheatland and Pine Bluffs, effective from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. West winds are expected to reach sustained speeds of 30–40 mph, with gusts of up to 60 mph. These conditions are likely to impact travel on Interstate 25 and I-80, especially in wind-prone areas such as Bordeaux and the I-80 Summit.

For today, sunny skies are expected, with a high near 49. Winds will be breezy, increasing to 10–20 mph from the west before shifting to the south-southwest in the afternoon. Tonight, conditions will become mostly clear with a low near 29; gusts could reach up to 35 mph.

Sunday brings a mix of sunshine and strong winds, with a high near 45. West winds are forecast to sustain speeds of 35–40 mph, decreasing slightly in the afternoon but still gusting at up to 55 mph. Overnight, winds will remain gusty, with a low around 21.

Monday will offer sunny skies and calmer winds, with a high near 43. However, the break may be brief, as strong winds are forecast to return Tuesday, accompanied by a cold front that could bring snow and additional travel concerns west of the Laramie Range.

The NWS in Cheyenne warns that this weekend’s winds may extend beyond the usual wind-prone areas, creating more widespread impacts. Travelers are urged to plan carefully, monitor WYDOT road conditions and prepare for potential delays or road closures.

Detailed Forecast for Cheyenne

• Today: Sunny, with a high near 49. It will be breezy, with west winds at 10–20 mph shifting to the south-southwest in the afternoon.
• Tonight: Mostly cloudy skies will gradually clear, with a low near 29. Breezy conditions will bring west-southwest winds at 10–15 mph, increasing to 20–25 mph after midnight, with gusts of up to 35 mph.
• Sunday: Sunny and windy, with a high near 45. West winds will blow at 35–40 mph, decreasing to 30–35 mph in the afternoon. Gusts could reach up to 55 mph.
• Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low near 21. Winds will remain strong from the west-northwest at 25–30 mph, decreasing to 20–25 mph after midnight, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
• Monday: Sunny, with a high near 43. West winds will shift to the south-southwest in the afternoon at 10–15 mph.
• Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low near 26.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy conditions are expected.
• Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low near 19.
• Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 47.
• Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low near 27.
• Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 54.
• Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low near 25.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.