Cheyenne NWS: Beware of Frostbite, Brutal Cold This Week
The weather service is warning people to dress warmly, keep pets indoors, and take precautions against frostbite.
The agency posted this statement on its website: Here’s an extended outlook for the high/low temperatures across the region. We cover a large area so be sure to know if your city is west or east of I-25. Cold temperatures are here to stay so be sure to wear multiple layers and keep your furry friends indoors. Some cities will experience low wind chill values that could lead to frostbite!
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service is warning people to expect cold, wind and snow in southeast Wyoming over the next week.
The agency posted this statement on Thursday evening:
– A northwesterly flow will bring periods of light snow (heavy snow to the mountains through Saturday), strong winds to the wind-prone corridors of southeast Wyoming, and cold temperatures for the next week. Expect an
arctic blast by the beginning of next week behind a series of reinforcing cold shots.
Wind chill temperatures will fall from the 5 to 15 degree range to the 0 to -25 degree range. May need a wind chill advisory for next week, especially across the northern Nebraska Panhandle and east-central Wyoming. Stay tuned! In the meantime, start prepping your pipes for the cold and bring your animals and livestock indoors!
Two Feet Of Snow Possible In SE Wyoming Mountains This Weekend
The agency posted this statement on its website on Friday morning:
An active weather pattern is expected to persist through the weekend, with multiple weather hazards affecting different portions of our forecast area. In general, the next several days will be quite windy across much of the area, especially along and west of I-25 where several periods of wind gusts in excess of 45 MPH can be expected. In the typical wind prone areas of Arlington, Bordeaux, and the I-80 Summit, 60+ mph gusts are likely at times. Expect hazardous travel conditions for light and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. In addition to the wind, some light snow and areas of blowing snow will affect the Arlington and Elk Mountain areas, continuing to result in very low visibilities and icy road conditions. Snow is expected to become more widespread tonight over the high plains, particularly from east central Wyoming into