Winter Storm Warning

Snow combined with winds gusting as high as 60 mph will make travel very difficult to impossible across parts of southeast Wyoming tonight, the National Weather Service in Cheyenne says.

Parts of extreme southeast Wyoming could see heavy snow this evening through Wednesday, and the Wyoming Department of Transportation is reminding drivers, "Don't Crowd the Plow!"

According to Senior Public Relations Specialist Andrea Staley, 18 WYDOT plows were hit last winter and four have been hit so far this season.

Wind gusts in excess of 65 mph were also seen along Interstate 80 from Elk Mountain to Cheyenne.

The warning for Natrona County is in effect through 11 a.m. Friday.

Portions of central and southeast Wyoming, including Interstate 25, could see heavy snow Tuesday, which could make travel difficult.

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a winter storm warning for much of the Cowboy State, including the Casper area.

Those traveling on Interstate 80 west of Cheyenne this afternoon will want to be prepared for "sudden drops in visibility."

The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Natrona County, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Saturday and ending at 9:00 p.m. Sunday.

The weather service typically issues the warnings several hours or more before the weather arrives.