winter weather advisory

The first wave of a two-part storm system is expected to hit the Sierra Madres today through Friday.

Alert: Laramie faces Winter Weather Advisory with subzero wind chills. Snow showers and high winds expected, be prepared!

Some areas could see snowfall rates of 1 inch or more per hour this afternoon in the heaviest snow bands.

Accumulating snowfall and gusty winds are still expected for the higher terrain west of Laramie.

Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for the Snowy, Sierra Madres, and South Laramie Range beginning later today continuing through Saturday.

Next cold front approaching from the west will bring strong winds, heavy mountain snow and blowing snow to much of southeast Wyoming.

Heavy mountain snow along with high winds could make travel along Interstate 80 in southeast Wyoming extremely dangerous or impossible over the next couple of days.

The NWS says mountain travel may be hazardous due to slick roads and reduced visibility in falling snow.

A Winter Weather Advisory for the Snowy Range and the northern Snowy Range foothills has been expanded to include the northern Laramie Range.

Patchy blowing snow with gusty winds could significantly reduce visibility along Interstate 80 between Elk Mountain and Arlington Thursday evening into early Friday morning.

Heavy snow could create "very difficult" travel conditions on Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne tomorrow through early Wednesday, the National Weather Service in Cheyenne says.

Those traveling on Interstate 80 in southeast Wyoming today will want to plan on slippery road conditions, as moderate snow is expected.