65 MPH Winds, Nine Inches Of Mountain Snow Possible In SE Wyoming

Some changes are expected in the unseasonably warm, mild weather that has been prevalent in southeast Wyoming over the last few days.

That's according to the Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service. The agency posted the following on its website:

''Several High Wind Watches and Warnings are in effect beginning this evening and continuing through Thursday night. Wind speeds of 60 to 65 mph will be possible at times. Those driving lightweight and high profile vehicles will need to be extra cautious especially on north-south oriented roadways. A Winter Weather Advisory is also in effect for the Sierra Madre mountains range until Thursday. 6 to 9 inches of snowfall will be possible in those mountains.''

Here is the outlook for the next few days:

 Here's a look at the five day forecast for southeast Wyoming and Nebraska Panhandle. Strong winds developing Wednesday afternoon across southeast Wyoming. High Wind Watches in effect from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon for mmuch of southeast WYoming. A pretty warm day Wednesday, with a few 70s in the Panhandle and 60s pretty common in the southeast Wyoming plains. Could see some rain showers Thursday as a front moves through the area. It will be short lived, with dry weather returning. Next chance for any widespread precipitation looks to be Sunday, when the next frontal system moves through.

Here is the Cheyenne forecast: