I-80 Summit

Prepare for 3-5 inches of snow at the I80 Summit area with blowing snow and reduced visibility.

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne says the I-80 Summit could see 6 to 9 inches of snow, good news considering the current fire danger, but bad news for travelers.

Heavy snow could create "very difficult" travel conditions on Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne tomorrow through early Wednesday, the National Weather Service in Cheyenne says.

Those traveling on Interstate 80 in southeast Wyoming today will want to plan on slippery road conditions, as moderate snow is expected.

Truckers traveling through southeast Wyoming tomorrow morning may want to avoid the interstates and opt for truck stops.

High Wind Watches are in effect from late tonight through Wednesday evening.

Wind gusts up to 65 mph could make for difficult travel conditions in parts of southeast Wyoming Thursday and Friday.

Friday brought hurricane-force winds to southeast Wyoming, closing roads, including Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Laramie, to light, high-profile vehicles.

Portions of southeast Wyoming could see 65 to 70 mph wind gusts late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.

Wind gusts up to 65 mph are expected to blast portions of interstates 25 and 80 in southeast Wyoming through early this afternoon.

Heavy snow is expected to blanket much of southeast Wyoming this weekend, with the mountains seeing as much as 18 inches.

Parts of Interstate 80 in southeast Wyoming, including the Summit, could see wind gusts up to 60 mph this weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne.