National Weather Service

Parts of southeast Wyoming could see just under an inch of rain and a few inches of snow this Memorial Day weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne.

''The next five days will trend to more seasonal temperatures for the area, with above average temperatures expected by Friday. Chances exist on Tuesday and Saturday for afternoon thunderstorms.''

A winter storm warning remained in effect for parts of southeast Wyoming on Friday morning, with up to 10 inches of snow possible at higher elevations.

Meanwhile, a Winter Storm Watch has been posted for some areas of southeast Wyoming, including the summit on I-80 between Cheyenne and Laramie.

The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service says hail and strong winds are possible this afternoon [May 17] in southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle.

The main hazards of the storms will be small hail of up to an inch in diameter and winds that could reach 60 miles per hour.

Some showers and thunderstorms will develop late in the afternoon into Wednesday night.

The warning includes Arlington, Laramie, Cheyenne, Wheatland, Lusk, Torrington, Harrison, Chadron and Alliance as well as the I-80 Summit between Laramie and Cheyenne.

As of Sunday afternoon, the communities of Cheyenne, Laramie, Saratoga, and Wheatland were all included in the watch area.

Any precipitation will be welcome news following a historically dry April.

Heads up - I-80 is closed at WY/NE border to Sidney, NE - due to winter conditions in the southern NE Panhandle.

As much as 6 inches of snow is possible in some areas.