WIND

A crash has forced the closure of Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Cheyenne, the Wyoming Department of Transportation says.

Snow continues to be in the forecast this week, but the National Weather Service in Cheyenne says the best chance for the white stuff looks to be Wednesday afternoon into the evening hours.

Winter conditions have once again forced the closure of Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Laramie in southeast Wyoming.

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 5 p.m. Tuesday for the Sierra Madre and Snowy Ranges.

Strong winds are expected to return tonight, which means even if crews are able to get Interstate 80 back open this evening, it may be short-lived.

Lingering travel impacts could last as long as Thursday across many portions of the region and even Friday for portions of I-80 west of Laramie to Rawlins.

Cheyenne could see up to a foot of snow this evening through early Thursday morning, the National Weather Service in Cheyenne says.

Caitlin Canty captures the windy WY mood perfectly.

Several winds of over 80 miles per hour were recorded in southeast Wyoming on Sunday and Monday, with a peak gust of 88 miles per hour recorded near Arlington.

According to a WYDOT District 1 Facebook post, conditions in eastern Laramie County have deteriorated horribly.

The Wyoming Department of Transportation says it could be as late as 7 p.m. tonight before crews get both Interstate 25 and Interstate 80 back open.

Thankfully, the wind is starting to settle down, but the National Weather Service in Cheyenne says it will likely be ramping back up before the end of the week.