national weather service

Gusts of 65 to 70 m.p.h are possible on the south side of Casper including Outer Drive.

The weather service is warning people about this not being your typical high wind event for southeast Wyoming.

Plan on slippery road conditions and be prepared for reduced visibility at times.

The weather service says the event will be a spectacular sight if skies are clear enough for it to be seen.

For more information about the weather and road conditions, visit the National Weather Service and the Wyoming Department of Transportation websites.

If you must travel, the NWS advises keeping an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of emergency.

Heavy snow is possible, along with difficult travel conditions, and significant reductions in visibility.

Travelers are being urged to check conditions before hitting the highway.

Elsewhere in the state, a winter storm warning remains in effect for the Teton and Gros Ventre Ranges through 12 p.m. Wednesday.

A winter weather advisory is posted for much of the rest of western Wyoming, including Yellowstone National Park.