winter weather advisory

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

The weather service says the winter weather could cause hazardous travel conditions.

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has began issuing travel advisories as a blanket of snow begins to fall across Wyoming.

Up to a foot of mountain snow combined with winds gusting as high as 50 mph could make for dangerous travel along portions of I-80 in southeast Wyoming tonight.

The Wyoming Department of Transportation suggests 'No Unnecessary Travel' for various parts of Wyoming today, due to snow, slick roads, wind and cold temperatures.

Specifically, the Gros Ventre and Teton Ranges could see rain changing to snow beginning at 9 p.m. Saturday. It's expected to continue through noon on Sunday.

Slick roads are expected, with hazardous travel conditions likely impacting the Thursday morning commute.

The advisory covers most of Natrona County and is in effect from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday.

Also included in the advisory area were Evanston, Kemmerer, Laramie, Rock Springs, Riverton, Thermopolis, Buffalo and Douglas.

For the latest road conditions call 511, visit WyoRoad.info or download the Wyoming 511 app.