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Widespread accumulations of two to six inches are expected between Elk Mountain and Pine Bluffs, with five to ten inches possible underneath these snow bands.

Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for portions of southeast Wyoming, as accumulating snow is expected Friday evening through early Sunday morning.

According to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, a strong cold front is expected to bring colder temperatures and scattered rain and snow showers to the region by week's end.

Last month was a very warm one across southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle.

The season's first snow in Cheyenne can vary from early September to late November, but it typically occurs before Halloween.

Some areas west of the Laramie Range could see freezing temperatures later this week, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne.

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

Dense fog could be a big issue for those traveling in and around Cheyenne Thursday morning.

Those in southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle who are sick of the hot weather are in luck, as a major cooldown is on the way.

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for portions of southeast Wyoming from 11 a.m. this morning to 7 p.m. this evening.

An Air Quality Alert is in effect for much of southeast Wyoming, including Cheyenne and Laramie, through 1 p.m. Tuesday because of wildfire smoke.

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for the South Laramie Range and adjacent foothills, including Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne, until 10 a.m.