The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that includes the city of Laramie; as well as Rawlins, Saratoga, Encampment, and Bosler. This Advisory is in effect from 6:00 PM Wednesday evening through noon Friday.

"A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow-covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving."

Temperatures are expected to start to drop late this afternoon with rain changig to snow through the evening Wednesday into Thursday. Ice, snow and wind will make travel difficult Wednesday night throughout the day Thursday.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
415 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...EARLY SEASON WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT MUCH OF SOUTHEAST WYOMING
AND THE NEBRASKA PANHANDLE WITH SIGNIFICANT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS AND
VERY COLD TEMPERATURES WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

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Central Carbon County-Upper North Platte River Basin-
Laramie Valley-
Including the cities of Rawlins, Saratoga, Encampment, Bosler,
and Laramie
415 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches.
  Light ice accumulations are also possible. Winds may gust as
  high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Bosler, Encampment, Laramie, Rawlins and Saratoga.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.

* OTHER IMPACTS...Blowing snow may cause reduced visibility and
  drifting on roadways. Conditions will deteriorate rapidly
  behind the cold front as rain changes to snow.

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