NWS Cheyenne: Windy Tonight-Saturday, More Wind & Snow Next Week
Strong winds are expected to return tonight, which means even if crews are able to get Interstate 80 back open this evening, it may be short-lived.
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NWS Cheyenne: Travel Impacts From Storm Could Last Into Friday
Lingering travel impacts could last as long as Thursday across many portions of the region and even Friday for portions of I-80 west of Laramie to Rawlins.
65 MPH Gusts to Blast Parts of SE Wyoming Thursday & Friday
Wind gusts up to 65 mph could make for difficult travel conditions in parts of southeast Wyoming Thursday and Friday.
99 MPH Wind Gust Recorded Along I-25 in Southeast Wyoming
Wind gusts in excess of 65 mph were also seen along Interstate 80 from Elk Mountain to Cheyenne.
70 MPH Gusts Could Whip Up Blizzard Conditions on I-80 in Southeast Wyoming
Much of Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Cheyenne is expected to see wind gusts up to 70 mph this afternoon and overnight which could make for blizzard conditions.