Mostly ‘smooth travel’ in Wyoming for New Year’s Eve before snow, strong winds return

CASPER, Wyo. — The Nationwide Climate Service in Riverton mentioned on Thursday that journey in Wyoming needs to be principally “easy.”

“Count on dry situations and cloudy skies to your travels,” the NWS in Riverton mentioned. “I-25, I-80 and US 287 trying fairly good. Get pleasure from!”

The NWS in Cheyenne mentioned that some sturdy winds may influence journey on wind susceptible areas of I-80, I-25 and different highways within the state.

“No wind-related closures proper now, however gentle, high-profile autos ought to use warning,” the NWS in Cheyenne mentioned at round 9 am Thursdday. “Keep alert for areas with blowing snow & slick spots.”

Sturdy winds are anticipated to return to wind susceptible areas of southeast Wyoming this weekend, the NWS in Cheyenne forecasts.

The far western a part of the state may see some gentle snow on New Yr’s Eve with minor accumulations, the NWS in Riverton says. Saturday and Sunday may see one other spherical of sunshine snow in far western mountains and valleys.

The weekend may be windy in central Wyoming, “particularly Natrona County.”

“Windy in elements of northwest Wyoming as effectively each days,” the NWS in Riverton provides.

Monday evening and Tuesday may see extra snow within the west.

Road condition information is available from WYDOT.

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