Cheyenne Braces for Warm, Windy Tuesday

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne says the city will see a high temperature near 64 degrees today under mostly sunny skies. Winds from the west will shift from 10 to 20 mph in the morning to 20 to 30 mph by afternoon. The forecast includes gusts reaching 40 mph. Conditions will remain breezy tonight as winds drop slightly to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. The overnight low is expected to sit around 36 degrees.

The dry pattern covers southeast Wyoming, with greater Laramie County and adjacent plains experiencing downslope winds. These winds will push daytime highs into the mid to upper 60s, with a few locations possibly hitting 70 degrees. Stronger gusts across the High Plains could reach 50 mph. Wind corridors along Interstates 25 and 80 have a slim chance of even higher speeds.

The agency noted that the combination of gusty winds and dry ground creates elevated fire weather concerns this afternoon. Conditions are not expected to reach red flag levels. Winds should begin to calm by this evening.

Veterans Day will bring sunny skies and slightly cooler weather. Cheyenne will reach a high near 61 degrees with west-northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph. Gusts may reach 25 mph. The overnight low on Wednesday will drop to around 37 degrees under mostly clear skies.

Warmth returns Thursday and Friday as a high-pressure ridge crosses the state. The forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 66 degrees Thursday and 65 degrees Friday. Overnight lows will stay in the mid-30s. A weak system moving into western Wyoming will bring extra clouds and slightly cooler temperatures over the weekend.

Cheyenne will see highs settle near 59 degrees from Saturday through Monday. Skies will remain mostly sunny during this period. Rain and snow chances are limited to the Snowy and Sierra Madre mountain ranges in southern Carbon County.