National Weather Service

Critical fire weather results from a combination of high temperatures, low humidities and strong, gusty winds.

Both Cheyenne and Laramie are included in the area that could see severe storms.

Unfortunately, forecasters predict that seasonal drought outlooks through September indicate that drought conditions are expected to stick around across central and northern Wyoming.

The advisory is in effect from 9 p.m. Tuesday until 9 a.m. Wednesday.

Heavy snow continues above 7000 feet early this morning with snow-packed roads observed on the Interstate 80 Summit.

The National Weather Service warned that power lines and numerous tree branches were expected to be brought down by the storm.

Travel between Cheyenne and Laramie could become very difficult Mondy night into Tuesday.

Travel will be difficult Monday night into Tuesday, especially in the mountains, because of strong winds and wet snow.

A cooler, drier weather pattern setting up through mid-June could mean more fires this summer, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne.

If you're driving and come around a bend, like on Happy Jack Road, and you find yourself in fog, here is what the National Weather Service says to do:

For the remainder of the week, warmer weather is expected with temperatures warming up into the 60s and possibly 70s.

Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches possible.