Breezy Conditions Make a Return

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - It will be another end of the week, with breezy conditions for parts of our area. High Wind Warnings are in effect for parts of Northern Carbon, Albany, and western Platte and Laramie Counties until 9 AM Friday. A High Wind Watch continues for locations east of I-25 in Platte and Laramie Counties.

High Wind Watches and Warnings are in effect for portions of Southeast Wyoming until Friday... — High Wind Watches and Warnings are in effect for portions of Southeast Wyoming until Friday Morning.(KGWN Weather Desk)

Winds will increase later this evening and into the overnight hours. Winds could gust up to 50-60 mph at times during the overnight and into Friday morning. Those who have to travel along I-25 or I-80 in southeast Wyoming are urged to use extreme caution, and heed rollover risk warnings from WYDOT.

High Winds in the Wind prone areas of southeast Wyoming(KGWN Weather Desk)

Snow is becoming likely as we head up into the Tetons and Gros Mountain ranges of Western Wyoming. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 12 PM Friday for the Tetons and Gros mountain ranges.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 12 PM Friday for parts of Western Wyoming into... — A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 12 PM Friday for parts of Western Wyoming into the Gros and Tetons(KGWN Weather Desk)

Snow accumulation will increase with elevation in the mountains. Snow accumulations are forecast to 4 to 8 inches between 8,500 and 10,000 feet. 8-12 inches will be possible above 10,000 feet of the Tetons. Lower totals are expected in the Gros Ventre Mountains. Some gusty winds in the higher elevations could result in blowing and drifting snow.

Snow accumulations of 6-12" possible(KGWN Weather Desk)

Low temperatures tonight will be into the 30s and 40s for much of the state. The higher in elevation you go, the cooler the temperatures are forecasted to be. Have that jacket handy just to be safe!

Low temperatures will range from the 30s and 40s across the area.(KGWN Weather Desk)

As we head into Friday, we will see some increasing clouds. A few showers will be possible, especially north of Casper during the evening hours. Temperatures will range from the 30s to the 60s across the region.

Temperatures for Friday will range from the 30s to the 60s across the area.(KGWN Weather Desk)

Extended Forecast for Cheyenne - We will see a bit more cloud cover as we head into Friday. Sunshine returns for the weekend, with a warming trend during the weekend. Temperatures will be warmest on Sunday. Clouds will increase through the work week, with a gradual cooling trend.

Here is the extended forecast for Cheyenne(KGWN Weather Desk)

Extended Forecast for Casper - A bit more cloud cover, with a stray shower possible for Friday. Sunshine returns for the weekend, with temperatures on the warmer end. Cloud cover returns for the work week, with a gradual cool down during the work week.