HIGH WIND WARNING

Southeast Wyoming is no stranger to the wind, but today and Wednesday are going to blow, literally.

Wind gusts of up to 65 mph combined with the snow on the ground from this week's storm are making for hazardous conditions on Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins.

The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service has issued High Wind Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories for southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle this weekend.

Heavy mountain snow combined with wind gusts as high as 60 mph could make travel "very difficult" in southeast Wyoming Friday and Saturday, the National Weather Service in Cheyenne says.

Strong winds will impact much of southeast Wyoming today before a cold front moves through Wednesday, bringing widespread snow to the area.

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.

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.

Southeast Wyoming is expected to see much warmer temperatures by this afternoon, but, unfortunately, the wind won't be leaving with the cold.

A windy Valentine's Day is in store for portions of southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle, the National Weather Service in Cheyenne says.

Gusty winds combined with snow could make travel very difficult across portions of southeast Wyoming tonight through Thursday morning.