The National Weather Service in Cheyenne expects cold temperatures and winds into the weekend with little chance of precipitation in lower terrains.
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WYOBRASKA – The National Weather Service in Cheyenne expects cold temperatures and winds into the weekend with little chance of precipitation in lower terrains.
Meteorologists in Cheyenne expect a cold front to move through eastern Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle. While this front is expected to bring with it much colder temperatures than previously seen so far this year, it is also expected to blow in the same strong winds many wind-prone areas in the region have been experiencing.
The NWS expects little to no precipitation in the lower altitudes on Friday and Saturday. The Sierra Madre mountain range can expect to see some snow, but not enough to impact daily activities. A low-pressure trough is expected to move through the area on Sunday after the front, bringing with it strong winds. Sunday is expected to be mostly dry with low humidity and little chance of precipitation and temperatures below freezing.
Meteorologists expect less wind on Monday and slightly warmer temperatures, creating a trend for the next few days. With unpredictable winds, the NWS has its eye on how these winds could affect fires. Meteorologists do not foresee any immediate concerns but urge caution for those looking to do controlled burns.
Temperatures for eastern Wyoming are expected to be slightly above normal for this time of year, while the Nebraska Panhandle can expect temperatures closer
to normal.
This time of year often sees high winds in eastern Wyoming and western Nebraska. These winds create hazardous travel conditions, blowing snow across highways and limiting visibility for drivers. Because of Wyoming’s terrain, winds often blow at higher speeds here than other regions in the U.S.
When the sun heats the Earth and air unevenly because of uneven terrain and the Earth’s tilt, the warm air rises and the cold air must rush in to replace it. The wind blowing so hard across Wyoming is the cooler air rushing in to replace the warm air. Moving into the winter months, meteorologists at the NWS in Cheyenne say residents can expect more cold air blowing through the region, bringing cold winds with them.
