Winter Storm Underway

Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 4:38 PM CDT
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Let’s start off today by looking at our forecast highs. Our forecast highs in Cheyenne are warm enough to melt the snow as it falls here in Cheyenne but in Casper, it’ll be snow all day long.

Today's highs are warm enough to melt the snow in Cheyenne but in Casper it'll stay below...
Today's highs are warm enough to melt the snow in Cheyenne but in Casper it'll stay below freezing(KGWN Weather Desk)

However, it won’t be all rain for Cheyenne. The entire state will be below freezing for the overnight hours. This will bring the rain back to snow and we could even have a bit of freezing rain as the ground cools. Be prepared for slick road conditions overnight tonight.

Lows overnight are going to be below freezing so it'll be all snow overnight
Lows overnight are going to be below freezing so it'll be all snow overnight(KGWN Weather Desk)

We also have Winter Weather Advisories around Cheyenne and north from Gillette, to Casper, to Riverton, to Rawlins, we have Winter Storm Warnings due to the heavier snowfall expected. These will last until Tuesday afternoon due to the continued snowfall through Tuesday.

We have a Winter Weather Advisory in the Cheyenne area and to the north we have a Winter Storm...
We have a Winter Weather Advisory in the Cheyenne area and to the north we have a Winter Storm Warning. They will both expire tomorrow afternoon(KGWN Weather Desk)

Looking at our SnowCast, a wide range of snowfall expected. The most snowfall is expected in the Casper and Lusk areas. Much less snowfall is expected in the Cheyenne area but locally heavier snowfall is possible. Travel will also be heavily affected either way.

A wide range of snowfall here in the Cowboy State. Most snow will fall between Casper and Lusk...
A wide range of snowfall here in the Cowboy State. Most snow will fall between Casper and Lusk with significantly less in Cheyenne and Scottsbluff(KGWN Weather Desk)

Finally, good news is coming. In the extended forecast, warmer temperatures and sun will arrive after Wednesday with much warmer temperatures on our weekend. The same trend will continue in Casper as well. Once we get through this winter storm, warm temperatures and sun will get us back to Spring and almost like summer at some points. Let’s stay safe in this winter storm and take our time driving around over the next few days.

After the winter storm, sunny days and warm temperatures on the way
After the winter storm, sunny days and warm temperatures on the way(KGWN Weather Desk)
Again, after the winter storm, sunny days and warmer temperatures on the way
Again, after the winter storm, sunny days and warmer temperatures on the way(KGWN Weather Desk)