winter storm watch

Travel along Interstate 80 in Wyoming could be "very difficult to impossible" over the next few days.

Some areas could see 16 inches of snow.

Heavy snowfall with accumulations of 10 to 15 inches possible along with strong winds.

Up to 12 inches of snow is possible above 7500 feet, but some snow accumulations may be seen above 5,000 feet.

Travel may become difficult or dangerous across portions of the area Monday through early Tuesday.

The service says a minimum of 15-20 inches of snow could fall in mountain areas of southeast Wyoming.

The cities of Cheyenne, Laramie, and Torrington are included in the winter storm watch.

Rain, snow, and fog will cause travel hazards through Monday.

​A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the Snowy Range and the Southern Laramie Range Wednesday through Thursday morning.

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Winter Storm Watch for most of south and east central Wyoming beginning early Saturday morning.

Travel will be heavily impacted as slushy or snow packed roads may create hazardous driving conditions. Laramie may also experience power outages as trees weighed down with wet, heavy snow can possibly fall on power lines.

The National Weather Service said that five to seven more inches of snow is possible.